1. The judges are instructed not to award premiums unless the articles are deemed worthy of merit. If any article is not worthy of the first premium, the judges may award second or no premium, according to their judgement.
2. Extra prizes may be awarded only at the discretion of the judges and with prior approval from the State Fair Administration.
3. Supervisors and home arts employees and judges may enter articles for display only.
4. Identical articles entered in home arts as well as fine arts or creative arts, entered by the same person, are subject to disqualification with no refund of entry charge.
5. Sweepstakes winners will not receive 1st place ribbon and/or money on same item.
6. Premiums will be paid as shown for that Class unless otherwise specified.
7. Judges decisions are final.

The following score card will serve as a general guide to exhibitors of needlework and other home handicrafts in preparing their exhibits and will be followed by the judges in making awards.

DEPARTMENT HA1 - PROFESSIONAL: For competition purposes, a person who teaches sewing, is a shop owner/manager, or who makes over one-half of their income sewing, must enter as a professional and be judged accordingly. One article will be chosen and awarded a Sweepstakes Prize of a trophy and $25.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT HA2 - ADVANCED: For the more experienced person, but that does not meet the criteria for a professional. Six articles will be chosen and awarded a Sweepstakes Prize of a trophy and $20.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT HA3 - AMATEUR: Six articles will be chosen and awarded a Sweepstakes Prize of a trophy and $20.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT HA4 - SENIOR CITIZENS 75 AND OLDER will be given special consideration in all classes. One article will be chosen and awarded Sweepstakes Prize of a trophy & $15.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT HA5 - YOUTH (16 and under who do not desire to enter regular classes) All lot numbers in the Needlework and Home Handicraft classes will apply to this division. One article will be chosen and awarded a Sweepstakes Prize of a trophy & $15.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT HA6 - DISABLED INDIVIDUALS may enter a special class and premiums will be paid accordingly. Disability must be relevant to the entry. If disability is not declared, entry will be judged in the Amateur Division. One article will be chosen and awarded Sweepstakes Prize of a trophy & $15.00 if judges deem worthy.

One awarded - all categories competing - $30 and Trophy

1. Tablecloth, trim only - Crochet
2. Pillow Cases, trim only (no embroidery) - Crochet
3. Receiving Blanket, trim only - Crochet
4. Blanket or Throw, trim only - Crochet
5. Handkerchief, trim only - Crochet
6. Trim on a purchased item - Crochet

7. Vanity Scarf or Table Runner, Oblong - Crochet
8. Doily or Centerpiece 18" to 30" - Crochet
9. Doily 9" to 18" - Crochet
10. Dish Cloth - Crochet
11. Hot Pad or Pot Holder - Crochet

12. Tablecloth, All Crochet, Coarse - Crochet
13. Tablecloth, All Crochet, Fine - Crochet
14. Tablecloth, Round - Crochet

15. Bed Spread, thread - Crochet
16. Bed Spread, yarn - Crochet

Afghans must be blocked. No knot ends, ends must be woven into afghan

17. Infant Afghan - Crochet
18. Infant Afghan, Pieced - Crochet
19. Infant Afghan, Embellished or Embroidered - Crochet

20. Afghan Single or Double Crochet Stitch
21. Afghan, Pieced - Crochet
22. Afghan, Irish or Fisherman (diamond, cables, popcorn combos) - Crochet
23. Afghan Stitch - Crochet
24. Afghan Stitch, embroidered - Crochet
25. Afghan, Woven strand through fabric - Crochet
26. Afghan, Basic Stitch (not mentioned above) - Croche

27. Framed Picture - Crochet
28. Wall Hanging - Crochet
29. Pillows - Crochet
30. Rugs - Crochet

31. Dress - Crochet
32. 1 piece Outfit - Crochet
33. 2 piece Outfit - Crochet
34. Ensemble (sets such as sweater, cap & booties) - Crochet
35. Christening or Blessing, Girls Outfit - Crochet
36. Christening or Blessing, Boys Outfit- Crochet
37. Jacket, Poncho or Sweater - Crochet
38. Booties - Crochet
39. Cap or Bonnet - Crochet

40. Dress - Crochet
41. Sweater - Crochet
42. Vest - Crochet
43. Cape or Poncho - Crochet
44. Outfit with 2 or more pieces - Crochet

45. Dress - Crochet
46. Outfit with 2 or more pieces - Crochet
47. Sweater - Crochet
48. Vest - Crochet
49. Cape or Poncho - Crochet

50. Dress or Suit, 2 piece - Crochet
51. Coat or Jacket - Crochet
52. Dress, 1 piece - Crochet
53. Sweater - Crochet

54. Vest - Crochet
55. Cape or Poncho - Crochet

56. Handmade doll made completely of yarn - Crochet
57. Handmade doll of crochet cotton - Crochet
58. Doll Costume - Crochet of yarn
59. Doll Costume - Crochet of cotton
60. Toy made of yarn - Crochet
61. Stuffed animal - Crochet

62. Christmas stocking - Crochet
63. Christmas tree skirt - Crochet
64. Holiday Ornament - Crochet
65. Miscellaneous Crocheted Holiday item, not listed above (no pictures)

66. Hat - Crochet
67. Scarf - Crochet
68. Gloves and Mittens - Crochet
69. Socks - Crochet
70. Slippers - Crochet
71. Purse - Crochet
72. Bag - Crochet
73. Collars - Crochet
74. 3 Dimensional Item - Crochet
75. Miscellaneous Crochet Article, not listed above

1. Vanity Scarf or Table Runner, Oblong - Knit
2. Doily 18" to 30" - Knit- Knit
3. Doily 9" to 18" - Knit
4. Dish Cloth - Knit
5. Hot Pad or Pot Holder - Knit

6. Tablecloth - Knit
7. Tablecloth, Round - Knit

8. Bed Spread, thread - Knit
9. Bed Spread, yarn - Knit

10. Infant Afghan - Knit
11. Infant Afghan, Pieced - Knit
12. Infant Afghan, Embellished or Embroidered - Knit

13. Afghan - Knit
14. Afghan, Irish or Fisherman (diamond, cables, popcorn combos) -Knit
15. Afghan Stitch, embroidered or embellished - Knit
16. Afghan, Holiday Design - Knit
17. Afghan, Machine Knit

18. Pillows- Knit
19. Picture - Knit

20. Dress - Knit
21. 1 piece Outfit - Knit
22. 2 piece Outfit - Knit
23. Ensemble (sets such as sweater, cap & booties) - Knit
24. Christening or Blessing, Girls Outfit - Knit
25. Christening or Blessing Boys, Outfit- Knit
26. Jacket, Poncho or Sweater - Knit
27. Booties - Knit
28. Cap or Bonnet - Knit
29. Infant item - Machine Knit

30. Dress - Knit
31. Sweater - Knit
32. Vest - Knit
33. Cape or Poncho - Knit
34. Outfit with 2 or more pieces - Knit
35. Children's Item - Machine Knit

36. Dress - Knit
37. Outfit with 2 or more pieces - Knit
38. Sweater - Knit
39. Vest - Knit
40. Cape or Poncho - Knit
41. Children's Item - Machine Knit

42. Vest - Knit
43. Cape or Poncho - Knit

44. Dress, 1 piece - Knit
45. Dress or Suit, 2 piece - Knit
46. Sweater - Knit
47. Sweater - Knit Cable or Aran
48. Sweater - Knit Fair Isle or Picture
49. Coat or Jacket - Knit
50. Men's or Women's Item - Machine Knit

51. Handmade doll, yarn -Knit
52. Handmade doll, thread - Knit
53. Doll Costume, yarn - Knit
54. Doll Costume, Thread -Knit
55. Toy made of yarn -Knit
56. Stuffed animal -Knit

57. Christmas stocking - Knit
58. Christmas tree skirt - Knit
59. Holiday Ornament - Knit
60. Miscellaneous Knit Holiday item, not listed above (no pictures)

61. Hat - Knit
62. Loom Knit Hat - Knit
63. Scarf - Knit
64. Loom Knit Scarf - Knit
65. Gloves and Mittens - Knit
66. Socks - Knit
67. Slippers - Knit
68. Purse - Knit
69. Bag - Knit
70. Collars - Knit
71. Three Dimensional Item - Knit
72. Miscellaneous Machine Knit Item
73. Miscellaneous Knit Item, not listed above

1. Bookmark - Bobbin Lace
2. Card - Bobbin Lace
3. Coaster - Round or Square, up to 5" - Bobbin Lace
4. Handkerchief, trim only - Bobbin Lace
5. Christmas Item - Bobbin Lace
6. Other Holiday Item - Bobbin Lace
7. Doily, larger than 5" - Bobbin Lace
8. Lace Frame, not framed - Bobbin Lace
9. Picture, Framed - Bobbin Lace
10. Wearable Motif - Bobbin Lace
11. Miscellaneous Bobbin Lace Item, not listed above - Bobbin Lace

12. Picture, Framed - Hardanger
13. Tablecloth - Hardanger

14. Vanity Scarf or Table Runner, oblong - Hardanger
15. Centerpiece - (Must lie flat) 18" - 30" - Hardanger
16. Doily - 9" - 18" - Hardanger
17. Miscellaneous Hardanger Item, not listed above - Hardanger

18. Picture, Framed
19. Tablecloth

20. Vanity Scarf or Table Runner, oblong - Tatted
21. Centerpiece - (Must lie flat) 15" - 30" - Tatted
22. Doilies - 6" - 14" - Tatted
23. Coaster/Medallion - up to 5" - Tatted
24. Bookmark - Tatted
25. Tatted Card - Tatted Christmas Item - Tatting
26. Other Holiday Item - Tatted
27. Wearable Item, (i.e. Hat, Booties, Dress) - Tatted
28. Wearable Motif - Tatted
29. Pillowcase, trim only - Tatted
30. Handkerchief, trim only - Tatted
31. Miscellaneous Tatted Item, not listed above - Tatted

32. Vanity Scarf or Table Runner - Netting
33. Centerpiece, (Must lie flat) 18" - 30" - Netting
34. Doily, 9" - 18" - Netting
35. Handkerchief, trim only - Netting
36. Miscellaneous Netting Item, not listed above

37. Picture, Continental or Tent - Needlepoint
38. Picture, Variety Stitch - Needlepoint
39. Picture, Long Stitch - Needlepoint
40. Picture, Petit Point - Needlepoint
41. Picture, Bargello - Needlepoint
42. Pillow - Needlepoint
43. Wall Hanging - Needlepoint
44. Furniture - Needlepoint

45. Christmas Stocking - Needlepoint
46. Other Holiday Item, no pictures - Needlepoint
47. Miscellaneous Needlepoint Item, not listed above

48. Tablecloth - Swedish Weave
49. Afghan - Swedish Weave
50. Vanity Scarf or Table Runner - Swedish Weave
51. Towels - Swedish Weave
52. Holiday Item - Swedish Weave
53. Miscellaneous Swedish Weave Item, not listed above

54. Picture, Framed - Embroidery
55. Wall Hanging, not framed - Embroidery
56. Crewel Embroidery Item - Embroidery
57. Bunka Embroidery Item - Embroidery
58. Ribbon Embroidery Item - Embroidery
59. Cutwork Item - Embroidery
60. Brazilian Embroidery Item - Embroidery
61. Needle Punch Embroidery - Embroidery
62. Tablecloth - Embroidery

63. Dish Towels - Embroidery
64. Handkerchief - Embroidery
65. Pillow Cases, Embroidery Only
66. Pillow Cases, Embroidery and Trim
67. Pillow - Embroidery
68. Embroidery on a Purchased Item - Embroidery
69. Christmas Stocking - Embroidery
70. Holiday Embroidery Item - Embroidery
71. Three Dimensional Embroidery Item - Embroidery
72. Miscellaneous Embroidery Item, not listed above

73. Picture, Framed - Stamped Cross Stitch
74. Tablecloth - Stamped Cross Stitc75

75. Dish Towels - Stamped Cross Stitch
76. Pillow Cases - Stamped Cross Stitch
77. Pillow - Stamped Cross Stitch
78. Miscellaneous Stamped Cross Stitch Item, not listed above

79. Picture, Original Design (bring working graph) - Counted Cross Stitch
80. Picture, 6 to 14 stitches per inch - Counted Cross Stitch
81. Picture, 6 to 14 stitches per inch, Sayings or Sampler - Counted Cross Stitch
82. Picture, 6 to 14 stitches per inch, Animals and Landscape - Counted Cross Stitch
83. Picture, 6 to 14 stitches per inch, Beaded or Embellished - Counted Cross Stitch
84. Picture, 6 to 14 stitches per inch, Holidays - Counted Cross Stitch
85. Picture, 16 to 22 stitches per inch - Counted Cross Stitch
86. Picture, 16 to 22 stitches per inch, Sayings or Sampler - Counted Cross Stitch
87. Picture, 16 to 22 stitches per inch, Animals and Landscape - Counted Cross Stitch
88. Picture, 16 to 22 stitches per inch, Beaded or Embellished - Counted Cross Stitch
89. Picture, 16 to 22 stitches per inch, Holiday - Counted Cross Stitch
90. Picture, 23 to 28 stitches per inch - Counted Cross Stitch
91. Picture, 23 to 28 stitches per inch, Sayings or Sampler - Counted Cross Stitch
92. Picture, 23 to 28 stitches per inch, Animals and Landscape - Counted Cross Stitch
93. Picture, 23 to 28 stitches per inch, Beaded or Embellished - Counted Cross Stitch
94. Picture, 23 to 28 stitches per inch, Holiday - Counted Cross Stitch
95. Picture, 29 and above stitches per inch- Counted Cross Stitch
96. Picture, 29 and above stitches per inch, Beaded or Embellished - Counted Cross Stitch

97. Afghan, on purchased fabric - Counted Cross Stitch
98. Tablecloth - Counted Cross Stitch

99. Table Runner - Counted Cross Stitch
100. Towels - Counted Cross Stitch
101. Pillow - Counted Cross Stitch
102. Christmas Stocking - Counted Cross Stitch
103. Other Holiday Item, no pictures - Counted Cross Stitch
104. 3 Dimensional Item - Counted Cross Stitch
105. Miscellaneous Counted Cross Stitch Item, not listed above

No tied quilts accepted.

Hand Quilted

1. Hand Pieced - Hand Quilted
2. Machine Pieced - Hand Quilted
3. Appliqué, Hand - Hand Quilted
4. Appliqué, Machine - Hand Quilted
5. Mixed Technique - Hand Quilted
6. Christmas Theme - Hand Quilted
7. Other Holiday - Hand Quilted
8. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Hand Quilted

Machine Quilted By Self

9. Hand Pieced - Machine Quilted
10. Machine Pieced - Machine Quilted
11. Appliqué, Hand - Machine Quilted
12. Appliqué, Machine - Machine Quilted
13. Mixed Technique - Machine Quilted
14. Christmas Theme - Machine Quilted
15. Other Holiday - Machine Quilted
16. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Machine Quilted

Machine Quilted By Another
17. Hand Pieced - Machine Quilted by Another
18. Machine Pieced - Machine Quilted by Another
19. Appliqué, Hand - Machine Quilted by Another
20. Appliqué, Machine - Machine Quilted by Another
21. Mixed Technique - Machine Quilted by Another
22. Christmas Theme - Machine Quilted by Another
23. Other Holiday - Machine Quilted by Another
24. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Machine Quilted by Another

Hand Quilted
25. Plain (Whole cloth or panel) - Hand Quilted
26. Hand Pieced - Hand Quilted
27. Machine Pieced - Hand Quilted
28. Hand Embroidered - Hand Quilted
29. Machine Embroidered - Hand Quilted
30. Appliqué, Hand - Hand Quilted
31. Appliqué, Machine - Hand Quilted
32. Mixed Technique - Hand Quilted
33. Denim - Hand Quilted
34. Rag Quilt - Hand Quilted
35. Photo Quilt - Hand Quilted
36. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Hand Quilted

Machine Quilted By Self
37. Plain (Whole cloth or panel) - Machine Quilted
38. Hand Pieced - Machine Quilted
39. Machine Pieced - Machine Quilted
40. Hand Embroidered - Machine Quilted
41. Machine Embroidered - Machine Quilted
42. Appliqué, Hand - Machine Quilted
43. Appliqué, Machine - Machine Quilted
44. Mixed Technique - Machine Quilted
45. Denim - Machine Quilted
46. Rag Quilt - Machine Quilted
47. Photo Quilt - Machine Quilted
48. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Machine Quilted

Machine Quilted By Another
49. Plain (Whole cloth or panel) - Machine Quilted by Another
50. Hand Pieced - Machine Quilted by Another
51. Machine Pieced - Machine Quilted by Another
52. Hand Embroidered - Machine Quilted by Another
53. Machine Embroidered - Machine Quilted by Another
54. Appliqué, Hand - Machine Quilted by Another
55. Appliqué, Machine - Machine Quilted by Another
56. Mixed Technique - Machine Quilted by Another
57. Denim - Machine Quilted by Another
58. Rag Quilt - Machine Quilted by Another
59. Photo Quilt - Machine Quilted by Another
60. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Machine Quilted by Another

Hand Quilted
61. Plain (Whole cloth or panel) - Hand Quilted
62. Hand Pieced - Hand Quilted
63. Machine Pieced - Hand Quilted
64. Hand Embroidered - Hand Quilted
65. Machine Embroidered - Hand Quilted
66. Appliqué, Hand - Hand Quilted
67. Appliqué, Machine - Hand Quilted
68. Mixed Technique - Hand Quilted
69. Denim - Hand Quilted
70. Rag Quilt - Hand Quilted
71. Photo Quilt - Hand Quilted
72. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Hand Quilted

Machine Quilted By Self
73. Plain (Whole cloth or panel) - Machine Quilted
74. Hand Pieced - Machine Quilted
75. Machine Pieced - Machine Quilted
76. Hand Embroidered - Machine Quilted
77. Machine Embroidered - Machine Quilted
78. Appliqué, Hand - Machine Quilted
79. Appliqué, Machine - Machine Quilted
80. Mixed Technique - Machine Quilted
81. Denim - Machine Quilted
82. Rag Quilt - Machine Quilted
83. Photo Quilt - Machine Quilted
84. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Machine Quilted

Machine Quilted By Another
85. Plain (Whole cloth or panel) - Machine Quilted by Another
86. Hand Pieced - Machine Quilted by Another
87. Machine Pieced - Machine Quilted by Another
88. Hand Embroidered - Machine Quilted by Another
89. Machine Embroidered - Machine Quilted by Another
90. Appliqué, Hand - Machine Quilted by Another
91. Appliqué, Machine - Machine Quilted by Another
92. Mixed Technique - Machine Quilted by Another
93. Denim - Machine Quilted by Another
94. Rag Quilt - Machine Quilted by Another
95. Photo Quilt - Machine Quilted by Another
96. Miscellaneous Quilt, not listed above - Machine Quilted by Another

Please note: You must have purchased a challenge fat quarter during the 2009 Utah State Fair in order to participate in this class. There are no more fat quarters available for this year. Plan now to attend the 2010 Utah State Fair and purchase your fat quarter for 2011 - available while supplies last.

2010 Theme: "Out Of The Blue" - click here for detailed instructions

Click here to see a list of participating and sponsoring fabric stores

Quilt Challenge

Lot No.
1. Pieced
2. Applique

3. Combination

4. Junior (16 & under)

Judging will be done using the Danish system. Ribbons and non-cash prizes will be awarded.

Awards will be made for the following in each lot:

Best Use of Theme, Best Use of Challenge Fabric, Best Machine Quilted, Best Hand Quilted, Best Use of Color, Best Original Design and Best Use of a Traditional Pattern.

Overall awards will be made for the following: Best of Show, Judge's Choice and People's Choice

Fabric and rules for the 6th annual Quilt Challenge will be available on a first come, first served basis at the Zion Building during the 2010 Fair - September 9-19. Entries will be displayed during the 2011 Utah State Fair. 2011 theme - ANIMAL PARTY

1. Christening or Blessing Suit - Fabric
2. Christening or Blessing Dress - Fabric
3. Dress - Fabric
4. Dress, Two Piece - Fabric
5. Jumper - Fabric
6. Ensemble (sets such as dress, cap & booties) - Fabric
7. Skirt - Fabric
8. Slip - Fabric
9. Romper - Fabric
10. Nightwear - Fabric
11. Blouse or Shirt - Fabric
12. Vest - Fabric
13. Pants - Fabric
14. Cap or Bonnet - Fabric
15. Coat or Jacket - Fabric
16. Costume - Fabric
17. Heirloom Sewing - Fabric

18. Dress, Casual - Fabric
19. Dress, Party - Fabric
20. Dress, Two Piece - Fabric
21. Dress with Pinafore - Fabric
22. Jumper - Fabric
23. Skirt - Fabric
24. Slip - Fabric
25. Blouse or Shirt - Fabric
26. Vest - Fabric
27. Pants - Fabric
28. Boys Suit - Fabric
29. Pajamas or Nightgown - Fabric
30. Coat or Jacket - Fabric
31. Costume - Fabric
32. Heirloom Sewing - Fabric

33. Dress, Casual - Fabric
34. Dress, Party - Fabric
35. Dress, Baptism or Communion - Fabric
36. Dress, Two Piece - Fabric
37. Dress with Pinafore - Fabric
38. Skirt - Fabric
39. Jumper - Fabric
40. Slip - Fabric
41. Blouse or Shirt - Fabric
42. Vest - Fabric
43. Pants - Fabric
44. Jumpsuit - Fabric
45. Boys Suit - Fabric
46. Pajamas or Nightgown - Fabric
47. Coat or Jacket - Fabric
48. Costume - Fabric
49. Heirloom Sewing - Fabric

50. Wedding Dress, Long - Fabric

51. Dress, Evening or Prom (Long) - Fabric
52. Suit - Fabric
53. Blazer or Suit Coat - Fabric
54. Coat, Outerwear - Fabric

55. Dress, Casual - Fabric
56. Dress, Dressy - Fabric
57. Dress, Jumper - Fabric
58. Dress, Two Piece - Fabric
59. Pants or Trousers - Fabric
60. Skirt - Fabric
61. Blouse or Shirt - Fabric
62. Vest - Fabric
63. Jacket - Fabric
64. Pieced or Quilted Clothing - Fabric
65. Men's Costume - Fabric
66. Women's Costume - Fabric
67. Appliquéd Clothing - Fabric
68. Heirloom Sewing - Fabric
69. Pajamas or Nightgown - Fabric
70. Robe - Fabric

71. Table Runner, no quilting - Fabric
72. Placemats, no quilting - Fabric
73. Pillowcases - Fabric
74. Pillow, no quilting - Fabric
75. Wall Hanging, no quilting - Fabric
76. Purse - Fabric
77. Large Bag - Fabric
78. Apron - Fabric
79. Cap or Hat - Fabric
80. Gloves or Mittens - Fabric
81. Slippers - Fabric
82. Cape or Poncho - Fabric
83. Christmas Stocking - Fabric
84. Other Christmas Item - Fabric
85. Other Holiday Item - Fabric
86. Handmade Doll - Fabric
87. Doll Costume - Fabric
88. Stuffed Animal - Fabric
89. Stuffed Animal with Clothes - Fabric
90. Toy - Fabric
91. Rug, Braided, Woven, etc. - Fabric
92. Miscellaneous Fabric Item, not listed above

All skeins should weigh at least 2 ounces and be properly tied in 4 places with self yarn. All skeins should contain at least 50% of fiber type named in lot. Judges reserve the right to change lot numbers if appropriate.

Cellulose - 50% or more

1. Singles
2. 2-Ply
3. Manufactured fibers (acrylic, rayon, ecospun, soysilk, etc)

Wool - 50% or more
4. Singles
5. Fine Breed Plied (e.g. merino, targhee)
6. Medium Breed Plied (e.g. jacob, romney)
7. Longwool / Double Coat Breed Plied (e.g. churro, lincoln)

Other - 50% or more of animal named
8. Camelid
9. Goat
10. Rabbit
11. Silk
12. Other

Handspun Fancy Yarn
13. Carded Blends of 2 or more fibers
14. Plied Blends of 2 or more fiber
15. Special Technique yarns (e.g. boucle, corespun)

Spinning for a Purpose (Must state purpose)
16. Skein plus 4" x 4" finished sample

Handknitting, Crochet, etc. (100% Handspun)

17. Wearable Shaped (sweaters, vests, jackets)
18. Wearable Flats (shawls, scarves, afghans)
19. Socks
20. Accessories (gloves, mittens, hats)

Handlooped or Handwoven (100% Handspun)

21. 100% Utah Produced Fiber

Handwoven Article

22. Wearable Shaped (sweaters, vests, jackets)
23. Wearable Flat (shawls, scarves, afghans)
24. Household Flat (blankets, throws, pillows)
25. Table Linen
26. Wall Hanging and Rug
27. 100% Handspun and Handwoven
28. Yardage
29. Tapestry/Navajo Weaving

Felting

30. Hats, Gloves, Accessory
31. Miscellaneous Felted Item, not listed above

Assistant Supervisor Judy Nielsen

Entries Received:

Entry Charge (per entry):

Judging Dates: September 7 & 8

Entries Released: September 20 (10 am-7 pm) & September 21 (10 am-5 pm)

Entry Information:

1. Entries will not be accepted prior to the entry dates. Entries must be taken to the Zion Building.
2. No articles will be released prior to release dates.
3. Exhibitors may enter only one (1) item per lot number.
4. Every exhibit must remain intact until specified release dates. Exhibitors are not allowed to help themselves in removing an entry. Assistants are provided for this purpose. The Fair is not responsible for articles left after release dates.
5. Only articles listed will be accepted for entry.
6. All exhibits in the Home Canning classes must have been prepared within the past year. ANY ARTICLE WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED IN A PREVIOUS UTAH STATE FAIR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
7. Entries are limited to residents of Utah.
8. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in his or her name. There is no age limit.
9. The Supervisor reserves the right to refuse entries offered in case there is anything objectionable or not fit for judging or if the entry requires more space than can be allowed.
10. Entries will be accepted in designated lots only.
11. All candy entries become property of the Utah State Fair.
    

Judging:

1. The judges are instructed not to award premiums unless the articles are deemed worthy of merit. If any article is not worthy of the first premium, the judges may award second or no premium, according to their judgement.
2. Extra prizes may only be awarded at the discretion of the judges and with prior approval from the State Fair Administration.
3. Supervisors, home arts employees and judges may enter articles for display only.
4. Premiums will be paid as shown for that Class unless otherwise specified.

DEPARTMENT HA7 - Adult
DEPARTMENT HA8 - Youth (16 & under)

One Champion Youth trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of blue ribbons in Dept. HA8 - Youth Foods. All classes included. Exhibitor not eligible to win award in two consecutive years.

1. Only products of home kitchens are eligible.
2. Products exhibited must have been prepared since August, 2009, by the person entering them.
3. NOTICE - A one-quart or pint jar constitutes an exhibit for fruit. A one-pint or a one-quart jar constitutes an exhibit for vegetables and meat. Standard canning jars to be used. All jars labeled with name of product and initials of exhibitor on bottom of jar.
4. One glass or jar constitutes an exhibit for preserves, conserves, pickles and relishes.
5. One (1/2 pint or 1 pint) jar with lid constitutes an exhibit for jellies and jams.
6. One (1/2 pint, pint or quart) jar constitutes an exhibit for dried fruits and for vegetables.
7. In jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, pickles and relishes, the exhibitor is requested to loosen the ring on the jar.
8. Mold disqualifies a product.
9. Utah goods should be used as far as possible.
10. All entries must have new rings, lids and clean bottles.
11. No hot entries accepted.
12. Because of time involved in entering canning exhibits, we encourage you to enter on first two entry dates. No canning entries of more than five exhibits will be accepted during the last two hours on the last entry day.
13. Exhibitors are limited to 50 total exhibits in canning.
14. Jars should be labeled on bottom if sweeteners other than sugar are used.
15. Jars should be labeled on bottom stating method of canning, method of processing (raw or hot pack), amount of time processed, lbs. if pressured, and recipe used (i.e. Kerr recipe, Ball recipe, etc.).
16. All fresh fruits, jams & jellies must be processed in a boiling water bath and sealed.
17. All vegetables and meats must be pressure cooked.
18. Exhibits must be canned using USDA, Ball or Kerr guidelines issued 1993 or later.
19. Family recipes will be disqualified if not previously checked with a USU Extension Agent.
20. Bottles with decorations (doilies, labels, etc.) will not be judged.
21. Be sure to check processing times for your altitude and write altitude on bottom of jars.
22. Entries processed in a steam canner will not be accepted.
    

Judging Criteria for Canned Products

CLASS A-FRESH FRUITS (1-qt. jar or 1 pint constitutes an exhibit unless other size is designated. Must be processed in a boiling water bath). No bottled juices allowed.

Lot No.
1. Apples
2. Applesauce (no spices)
3. Apricot
4. Boysenberry or Blackberry
5. Cherries (Light)
6. Cherries (Dark)
7. Cherries, Pie
8. Cocktail
9. Currants, red
10. Grapes
11. Peaches (Yellow)

12. Pears

13. Plums

14. Raspberries
15. Rhubarb

16. Pie Filling

17. Marschino Cherries (1/2 pint jar)

18. Blueberries

19. Mincemeat

20. Other (not listed in above lots)

CLASS B-VEGETABLES (1 qt. or 1 pint jar constitutes an exhibit. Must be pressure cooked). *Tomatoes must include processing time, recipe used (i.e., Kerr), method (hot, raw, pressured), acid added (type) and if pressured, lbs. and altitude adjustments. Label if bottled in own juice with no liquid added; bottled in own juice with water added or bottled with tomato juice added.

1. Asparagus
2. Beans, green
3. Beans, wax
4. Beets
5. Carrots
6. Corn, whole kernel (must be pressure cooked)
7. Peas

8. Tomatoes, whole*

9. Squash or pumpkin

10. Spinach

11. Spaghetti Sauce, Meatless

12. Other (not listed in above lots)

Judging Criteria for Jam and Jelly

Class C-JAMS(One jelly glass or jar with lid constitues an exhibit. NO FROZEN JAMS - must be processed in a boiling water bath and list time processing on jars. 1/2 pint or pint size.)

1. Apricot

2. Apricot Pineapple

3. Boysenberry or Blackberry

4. Cherry

5. Fruit Mixture

6. Peach

7. Plum or Prune

8. Raspberry

9. Strawberry

10. Grape

11. Pear

12. Marmalade

13. Apple Butter

14. Blueberry

15. Unusual Jam (only one 1st place will be awarded. All will be judged together)

Class D-JELLIES- Must be processed in a boiling water bath and list time processed on jars - No Jelly Jars - No Wax

1. Apple

2. Appricot

3. Boysenberry or Blackberry

4. Chokecherry

5. Cherry

6. Currant, Red or Black

7. Elderberry

8. Fruit Mixture

9. Grape

10. Mint

11. Peach

12. Pear

13. Plum

14. Raspberry

15. Strawberry

16. Unusual Jelly (only one 1st place will be awarded. All will be judged together)

Class E-SYRUP (Must be processed in a boiling water bath and list time processed on jars. 1 qt. or 1 pint jar constitues an exhibit)

1. Apricot

2. Berry

3. Peach

4. Other (only one 1st place will be awarded. All will be judged together)

Class F-JUICE

1. Apple

2. Berry (Other than Cranberry)

3. Cranberry

4. Grape

5. Mixed Fruit

6. Tomato

7. Vegetable

Class G-PICKLES AND RELISH (1qt., 1 pint or 1/2 pint jar) Source of recipe must be noted on bottom of jar - must be processed in a boiling water bath and time processed listed on bottom of jar.

1. Beet pickles or relish, vinegar 5% acidity or better (include amount, time processed, and source of recipe.

2. Bread and butter pickles

3. Chili sauce

4. Salsa (pint or 1/2 pint only) - (include processing time, method and source of recipe)

5. Cucumber pickles, sweet

6. Dill pickle (bottled last year)

7. Green tomato relish (pint or 1/2 pint only)

8. Zucchini pickles or relish (pint or 1/2 pint only)

9. Sweet pickle relish (pint or 1/2 pint only)

10. Other relish (pint or 1/2 pint only)

11. Mixed sweet pickles

12. Mixed other pickles

13. Mustard pickles

14. Onions, pickled

15. Tomato catsup

16. Dill beans

17. Sauerkraut

18. Pickled peppers

19. Other (1 jar only) (only one 1st place will be awarded. All will be judged together)

CLASS H- CANNED AND DRIED MEATS (pressure cooked)

1. Mutton or lamb

2. Beef

3. Poultry

4. Fish

5. Veal

6. Wild Meat

7. Dried Jerky

CLASS I-HOME DRIED VEGETABLES (1 qt., 1 pint, or 1/2 pint jar with 2 piece lid)

1. Green Beans

2. Corn

3. Carrots

4. Peas

5. Squash

6. Onions

7. Peppers

8. Tomatoes

9. Potatoes

10. Celery

11. Mushrooms

12. Herbs - chives

13. Herbs - dill

14. Herbs - oregano

15. Herbs - parsley

16. Herbs - other

17. Other (only one 1st place - all will be judged together)

CLASS J-DRIED FRUITS (1 qt., 1 pint, or 1/2 pint jar with two piece lid)

1. Apples

2. Apricots

3. Bannanas

4. Cherries

5. Grapes

6. Peaches

7. Pears

8. Pineapple

9. Prunes

10. Strawberry

11. Leather

12. Other (only one 1st place, all will be judged together)

CLASS K-HOMEMADE SOAP

1. Bar, Laundry

2. Bar, Hand - melt and poor

3. Bar, Hand - cool/hot press

4. Granulated, pint jar

A Chapion Home Canner Trophy will be awarded to the person with the highest number of blue ribbons in Section II. Exhibitor not eligible to win in two consecutive years.

A Champion Home Canner Trophy will be awarded to the person with the highest number of blue ribbons in Section II. Exhibitor not eligible to win award in two consecutive years.

An entry in this Section shall consist of enough pieces to fill a 6" paper plate (min. of 10 pieces) suggested size is 1"x 1" per piece.

Exhibitors name should be put on bottom of paper plate with masking tape.

No popcorn, no uncooked candy.

Candy should be entered by noon, Wed., Sept. 8 - Judging will be 1:30 p.m. the same day.

Candy should not be dipped unless designated.

Judging Criteria for Candy

CLASS L
1. Chocolates dipped - one flavor filling only
2. Turtles
3. Caramels
4. Fudge
5. Divinity
6. Mints (Soft) pulled & etc.
7. Peanut Brittle
8. Other Brittle and crunches
9. Penoche, Pralines or Brown Sugar Candies

10. English Toffee - not dipped

11. Suckers, Candy Canes, Hard Candies, or similar

12. Pecan Roll

13. Taffy

14. Marshmallows

15. Jellied Candies

16. Truffles

17. Other

A Champion Home Made Candy award will be made to the person with the highest number of blue ribbons in Section III. Exhibitor not eligible to win award in two consecutive years.

Yeast Breads should be brought in Wednesday, September 8th, 8 a.m. until noon only, as judging will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Bread should be so completely baked that, when pressed upon it will spring out immediately upon release of pressure. An excellent loaf of bread should be uniform golden brown in color, oblong in shape, and about 9x4x4 inches in size. The flavor should be nutty, agreeable to taste, and with no suggestion of sourness. The crumb should be slightly moist, tender yet no crumbling when compressed, light in weight in proportion to size, even grain, slightly creamy white in color. The crust of a standard loaf should be tender and of medium thickness. Exhibitors name should be put on bottom of paper plate with masking tape.

Judging Criteria for Bread

CLASS M-BREAD, LOAF - Yeast Breads Only (1 only of each)
1. White
2. Whole Wheat (100%)
3. Whole Wheat (part)
4. Rye
5. White Variations (onion, cheese, etc.)
6. French Bread
7. Fancy Bread (1 only) nuts, fruits, yeast, etc.
8. Sour Dough Bread (no yeast)
9. Bread Machine

CLASS N-ROLLS, YEAST PAN ROLLS (at least 6 of each - special roll dough only to be used - max. size is a 6" diameter)
1. Rolls, white
2. Rolls, whole wheat

3. Rolls, Rye

4. Rolls, Variations (onion, cheese, etc.)

CLASS P-SPECIAL VARIETY YEAST ROLLS (at least 6 of each - max. size is a 6" diameter)
1. Cinnamon
2. Nut
3. Swedish Tea Ring (1 only-not over 12" in diameter)

CLASS Q-QUICK BREADS
1. Banana Bread
2. Zucchini Bread
3. Poppy Seed Bread

4. Pumpkin Bread

5. Other Quick Bread

A Championship Bread award will be made to the person with the highest number of blue ribbons in Section IV. Exhibitor not eligible to win award for two consecutive years.

Judging Criteria for Cookies

CLASS R

8 cookies constitute an entry. Cookies will be judged on overall appearance and taste. Exhibitors name must be marked on masking tape on the bottom of the plate.

1. Chocolate Chip
2. Oatmeal
3. Fruit Filled
4. Brownies
5. Butter
6. Peanut Butter
7. Bars
8. Macaroons
9. Refrigerator Cookies
10. Rolled Cookies
11. Other (cookies will be judged together regardless of variety -only one 1st place will be awarded)

A Championship Cookie award will be made to the person with the highest number of blue ribbons in Section V. Exhibitor not eligible to win award for two consecutive years.

Judging Criteria for Cakes

CLASS S

Single layer, unfrosted - Exhibitors name must be marked on masking tape on the bottom of the plate.

1. Angel Food Cake
2. Butter Cake
3. Fruit Cake
4. Chocolate Cake
5. Pound Cake
6. Spice Cake
7. Other Cake (no cheesecake)
8. Wedding Cake - bottom layer must be baked cake - maximum 14" base - upper layers foam - decorated

9. Gingerbread House - no larger than 18" in any direction. Mounted on a firm board. Must be made from fresh baked gingerbread.

A Championship Cake award will be made to the person with the highest number of blue ribbons in Section VI. Exhibitor not eligible to win award for two consecutive years.

Click here for a printable entry form

Online entries are now closed, please enter in person at:

The Utah State Fairpark, 155 North 1000 West SLC Ut 84116

Sept 2 (10 am-5 pm), Sept 3 (10 am-7 pm) & Sept 4 (10 am-5 pm)