2026 Open Class

Premium List – Open Class Entries

July 7th-12th, 2026
Monona County Fairgrounds

1. No entry fee charged.

2. The Floral Hall Building will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7th to check in Open Class Items. All entries must be in the proper department by 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7th unless otherwise noted.

3. The Open Class volunteers shall record number and issue tags for all entries. Said tags will be securely fastened to articles and remain during the entire Fair. All entries must be properly made, as above, before any entry will be assigned a place. Any entry that does not have the number specified will be disqualified.

4. Any articles exhibited in the previous year are barred.

5. The Association will use every precaution to ensure the safety of all exhibits after placement, but in no case will the Association be liable for loss or damage.

6. COMPETITION IN ALL DEPARTMENTS MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR. EXHIBITS ARE LIMITED TO ONE ENTRY IN EACH CLASS. Any one may be shown in any one class. AMATEURS ONLY – any non-professional who has never advertised finished work anytime. There are special classes in some divisions for PROFESSIONALS ONLY.

7. Youth classes are listed together towards the back. Age categories must be noted on tag for Children’s Divisions.

8. An asterisk (*) denotes that a special award is being offered in that particular Division or Class. If you are a winner and do not receive your prize money or award at the time of the Fair, you are to personally contact the Fair Secretary.

Open Class exhibits will be released Sunday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

Agriculture Department
Grains, Early Fruits, and Vegetables

Specimens should be prepared for exhibit according to the guidelines list in Iowa State University Publication 4-H 462 "Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit" available at the Monona County Extension Service.
Entries are LIMITED to crops grown last year or current year and must have been grown in Monona County by the exhibitor. It is preferred that all exhibits be labeled with variety name. All exhibits will be judged on quality alone unless otherwise specified.

Division 1 – Crops

Note: Containers must be provided by exhibitor
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. One quart Corn
2. One quart Oats
3. *One quart Soybeans
4. One quart Spring Wheats
5. One quart Winter Wheat
6. One quart Rye
7. Other than named (specify)

* Struble Agronomy, will award $5.00 for the best exhibit of Soybeans (Division 1, Class 3).

* United Bank of Iowa, will award $10.00 for the best exhibit overall (Division 1 – Crops).

Division 2 – Crops
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
Field Corn

1. *Five (5) ears of Corn, yellow (new)
2. Five (5) ears of Corn, yellow (old)
3. *Five (5) ears of Corn, white (new)
4. Five (5) ears of Corn, white (old)

Popcorn
5. Five (5) ears miscellaneous

6. Other than named (specify)

Sunflowers

7. *1 Stalk of Sunflower

* Struble Agronomy, will award $5.00 for the best exhibit of 5 ears of new Corn, yellow (Division 2, Class 1).

* United Bank of Iowa, will award $10.00 for the best overall (Division 2), $5.00 for the best 5 ears of new Corn, white (Division 2, Class 3), and $7.00 for the best stalk of Sunflower (Division 2, Class 7).

Division 3 - Vegetables

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Beans, green snap, six (6) specimens

2. Beans, yellow wax, six (6) specimens

3. Beets, three (3) specimens

4. Broccoli, one (1) head or three (3) side sprouts

5. Cabbage, flat, one (1) specimen

6. Cabbage, red, one (1) specimen

7. Carrots, round, three (3) specimens

8. Carrots, half long type, three (3) specimens

9. Carrots, long variety, three (3) specimens

10. Cauliflower, one (1) specimen

11. Cucumbers, pickling, five (5) specimens

12. Cucumbers, dill, two (2) specimens

13. Cucumbers, slicers, two (2) specimens

14. Egg Plant, one (1) specimen

15. Onions, dry yellow, three (3) specimens

16. Onions, dry white, three (3) specimens
17. Onions, dry red, three (3) specimens
18. Onions, green, five (5) specimens
19. Peas, edible pod, six (6) specimens
20. Peas, six (6) specimens
21. Peppers, banana type, two (2) specimens
22. Peppers, sweet bell type, two (2) specimens
23. Peppers, sweet any other, two (2) specimens
24. Peppers, Jalapeno, two (2) specimens
25. Peppers, hot, two (2) specimens
26. Potatoes, white, three (3) specimens
27. Potatoes, red, three (3) specimens
28. Potatoes, russet, three (3) specimens
29. Pumpkin, sugar pie type, one (1) specimen
30. Pumpkin, jack-o'-lantern type, one (1) specimen
31. Pumpkin, miniature, two (2) specimens
Summer Squash, two (2) specimens
32. Crook neck/Straight neck
33. Scallop/Patty pan
34. Zucchini, green
35. Zucchini, yellow
36. Other than named (specify)
Winter Squash, one (1) specimen
37. Acorn/Table Queen
38. Butternut type
39. Hubbard type, Blue, Golden, Warted or Kitchenette
40. Spaghetti
41. Baby Butternut type
42. Baby Hubbard type
43. Squash, other than named (specify)
44. Radish, round six (6) specimens in a bunch
45. Radish, long, six (6) specimens in a bunch
46. Sweet corn, yellow, two (2) specimens
47. Sweet corn, white, two (2) specimens
48. Sweet corn, bi-color, two (2) specimens
49. Sweet Potatoes, three (3) specimens
50. Tomatoes, full sized, red, three (3) specimens
51. Tomatoes, full sized, yellow, three (3) specimens
52. Tomatoes, ketchup/paste type, three (3) specimens
53. Tomatoes, cherry type, ten (10) specimens
54. Tomatoes, pear shaped, ten (10) specimens
55. Turnips, three (3) specimens
56. Watermelon, one (1) specimen
57. Watermelon, small or baby, one (1) specimen
58. Any other vegetable, one (1) specimen
59 Display – Twelve (12) or more varieties of vegetables grown by the exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on quality on the vegetables and the way the produce is displayed.

* United Bank of Iowa, will award $10.00 for the best overall (Division 3).

*Division 4 – Fruit
Note: A plate consists of four (4) specimens.

Class Premium Blue $3.00 Red $2.00 White $1.00

1. Plate of Apples (eating, large)

2. Plate of Apples (pickling, small)

3. Four (4) bunches of Grapes (dark)

4. Four (4) bunches of Grapes (white)

5. Plate of Peaches

6. Plate of Pears

7. Plate of Plums

8. Rhubarb, three (3) stalks tied in a bunch at both ends.

9. Plate of Cherries, sour, twelve (12) specimens

10. Plate of Gooseberries, twelve (12) specimens

11. Plate of Raspberries, any variety, twelve (12) specimens

12. Plate of Strawberries, twelve (12) specimens

13. Other than named (specify)

14. *Display – four or more varieties of fruits grown by the exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on the quality of the
fruit and the manner in which the exhibit is displayed.

*United Bank of Iowa, will award $7.00 for the first place display of four (4) or more varieties of fruits grown by the exhibitor (Division 4, Class 14).

Division 5 – Novelty Department

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Novelty vegetables

2. Vegetable oddities (unusual natural growth)

3. Artistic use of vegetables

4. Novelty fruits

5. Fruit oddities (unusual natural growth)

6. Artistic use of fruits

Division 6 – Nuts
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Any variety, six (6) specimens

Division 7 – Herbs
Note: Entries must be displayed in a container, with not more than six (6) inches of the specimens being above the top of the container.

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Basil, three (3) specimens

2. Dill, three (3) specimens

3. Chives, three (3) specimens

4. Garlic, three (3) specimens

5. Mint, three (3) specimens

6. Sage, three (3) specimens

7. Other than named, three (3) specimens

8. Herb collection, five (5) or more varieties with name on label (display to withstand the duration of the show.) This display may be potted.

9. Herb collection dried, five (5) or more varieties with name on label (display to withstand the duration of the show.)

Division 8 – Largest Vegetables & Crops

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Longest Bean, more than 12 inches

2. Heaviest Cabbage, more than 10 pounds

3. Longest Carrot, more than 8 inch attached edible root

4. Longest Ear of Sweet Corn, more than 10 inches

5. Longest Cucumber, more than 12 inches

6. Heaviest Potato, more than 1 pound

7. Largest Pumpkin, more than 10 pounds

8. Largest Squash, more than 10 pounds

9. Heaviest Tomato, more than 1 pound

10. Largest Garden Beet, more than 1 pound

11. Largest Pepper, more than ½ pound

12. Tallest Stalk of Corn With Roots

13. Stalk of Corn with the Most Ears

14. Stalk of Soybeans with Most Bean Pods

15. Largest Onion in Circumference

16. Longest Squash, more than 15 inches

17. Longest Ear Field Corn, more than 12 inches

18. Grain Sorghum with Heaviest Head

19. Other Than Named

Floral Building –

Best of Department Award
The Monona County Fair Board will award "Best of Department Award" of $5.00 for the best entry in each Department – Canning, Flowers, Fine Arts, Textiles and Fancy Work, and Culinary. The award will be based on judge's choice of outstanding merit. If there is no entry exhibiting unusual quality or craftsmanship, the prize will not be awarded. If co-winners, purple ribbon will be awarded to each. The money will be divided. To encourage extra effort and acknowledge unusual merit, the Fair Board is pleased to establish this special award.

*Canning

All entries must be in regulation size jars with new lids and rims.

Division 9 – Balanced Meals
Note: quarts or pints
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Exhibit of four jars of canned products to be used as the basis for a balanced meal; the menu of the meal, as planned, must accompany the meal.

Division 10 – Canned Fruits
Note: quarts or pints
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Apples, any variety
2. Cherries, any variety
3. Peaches, any variety
4. Pears, any variety
5. Other than named

Division 11 – Canned Vegetables
Note: quarts or pints
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Beans, any variety
2. Beets
3. Carrots
4. Cauliflower
5. Corn, any variety
6. Peas
7. Potatoes
8. Pumpkin
9. Sauerkraut
10. Tomatoes, juice
11. Tomatoes, salad
12. Tomatoes, stewed
13. Tomatoes, yellow
14. Other than named

*Division 12 – Canned Meats
Note: quarts or pints
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. *Beef
2. *Pork
3. Poultry
4. Other than Named

*George King Family, will award $5.00, to the first place entry in canned beef (Division 12, Class 1), and the first place entry in canned pork (Division 12, Class 2).

Division 13 – Sauces & Soups
Note: quarts or pints
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Barbecue Sauce
2. Chili Sauce
3. Meat Sauce (for pastas)
4. Mincemeat
5. Tomato Catsup
6. Soup, any variety
7. Salsa

8. Other than named

Division 14 – Pickled Fruits & Vegetables
Note: quarts or pints
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Apple

2. Asparagus
3. Bean
4. Beet
5. Bread and Butter
6. Cucumber, Chunk
7. Cucumber, Gherkin
8. Cucumber, Sliced
9. Cucumber, Spears
10. Cucumber, Whole
11. Fancy Pack
12. Peach
13. Pear
14. Peppers
15. Watermelon
16. Zucchini
17. Cabbage Relish
18. Corn Relish
19. Cucumber Relish
20. Pepper Relish
21. Tomato Relish
22. Tomato Relish (green)
23. Other than named

Division 15 – Jellies (clear juice)
Note: in covered jelly glass
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Apple
2. Blackberry
3. Cherry
4. Crabapple
5. Elderberry
6. Gooseberry
7. *Grape
8. Mint
9. Plum
10. Raspberry
11. Strawberry
12. Pepper Jelly
13. Other than named

* George King Familywill award $5.00 for the first place entry of grape jelly (Division 15, Class 7).

Division 16 - Preserves
Note: whole or large pieces of fruits and processed in jars with lids
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Apricot
2. Cherry
3. Peach
4. Pear
5. Plum
6. Rhubarb
7. Strawberry
8. Tomato
9. Other than named

Division 17 – Jams & Butters
Note: processed in jars with lids
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

Jams (crushed or ground fruit)
1. Apricot
2. Cherry
3. Grape
4. Peach
5. Pear
6. Plum
7. Raspberry
8. Strawberry
9. Rhubarb
10. *Honey
11. Honey Comb

Butters (does not contain pectin)

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
12. Apple
13. Apricot
14. Peach
15. Grape
16. Pear
17. Plum
18. Other than named

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for the best overall Jam (Division 17, Jams).
* US Bank, will award $5.00 for the first place entry of Honey (Division 17, Class 10).

Division 18 – Soap

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Sample homemade hard soap
2. Sample homemade soft soap

Division 19 – Dehydrated Food

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Fruit
2. Jerky
3. Vegetables
4. Other than named

*Flowers –
Exhibitors are encouraged to bring fresh cut flowers each day. Flowers will be judged on the basis of freshness. Petal and calyx should feel firm and be free of insect damage. Spike flowers are also judged on length of bloom with initial bloom intact and firm. Cluster flowers, like phlox, should display size, freshness, and still show some undeveloped bloom. One wilted, damaged or drooping flower in groups can make considerable difference. Day Lily exhibits (Division 20, Class 20) must be entered by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, because they last only one day. Likewise, plants should not reveal faded or past-prime flowers, bug-chewed or deteriorated foliage, or a collection of spider webs. A cleaning and pruning is suggested. Green plants are judged partially on the effect that light has had on coloration and compactness of foliage. Blooming or green plants, which seem to be recent flower shop purchases, will be disqualified (judge's decision will be final.) Special awards may not be given if entries do not display outstanding quality.

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Aster, six or more
2. Bachelor Buttons
3. Bells of Ireland, three or more
4. Chrysanthemum, six or more
5. Cosmos, six or more
6. Coxcomb, comb, one
7. Coxcomb, plume, three or more
8. Dahlia, giant, one
9. Dahlia, small, six or more
10. Daisy, painted, six or more
11. Daisy, (Shasta), six or more
12. Gladiolus, six or more
13. Gladiolus, miniature, six or more
14. Gladiolus, spike, three or more
15. Gladiolus, spike, one
16. Golden Flow, six or more
17. Hydrangea, one
18. Larkspur, six or more
19. Lilies, Calla, three or more
20. Lilies, Day, three or more
21. Lilies, other than named
22. Marigolds, six or more
23. Marigolds, baby, six or more
24. Petunia, six or more
25. Petunia, Double, six or more
26. Phlox, six or more
27. Rose, Cluster, six stems or more
28. Rose, Other, six or more
29. Rose, Tea, six or more
30. Snapdragon, six or more
31. Sunflower, six or more
32. Sweet Peas, Perennial, six or more stems
33. Sweet Peas, annual, six stems or more
34. Zinnias, six or more
35. Zinnias, baby, six or more
36. Other than named

* The Barn Loft, will award $5.00 to the first place Garden Flower Exhibit (Judges Choice). Not a styled arrangement (Division 20, Cut Flowers).

*Division 21 – Cut Flowers Arrangement
Note: Judged on arrangement, quality and use of container

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

*1. Arrangement of cut flowers in a basket
*2. Arrangement of cut flowers, other than basket
*3. Arrangement of cut flowers, patriotic theme
4. Novelty use of flowers
*5. Arrangement of roses, 12 or more
6. Arrangement of cut flowers suitable for any holiday
7. Arrangement of cut flowers done in 4-H theme.
8. Arrangement of cut flowers most colorful.

* The Barn Loft,will award $5.00 for the first place arrangement of cut flowers, any container (Division 21, Class 1, 2, or 3) with the best use of color and style.

* The Barn Loft, award of $10.00 will be given to the First Place arrangement of a dozen or more roses in a special container (Division 21, Class 5).

*Division 22 – Green or Blooming Plants
Note: plants judged for quality or plant alone

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. African Violet
2. Airplane Plant
3. Baby Tears
4. Baby Toes
5. Begonia
6. Caladium, fancy leafed
7. Cactus
8. Coleus
9. Dieffenbachia
10. Fern
11. Geranium
12. Gloxinia
13. Ground Cover
14. Hanging Basket
15. Impatiens
16. Ivy
17. Ivy, English
18. Ivy, Grape
19. Ivy, Spanish
20. Jade Plant
21. Palms
22. Pepperoni
23. Philodendron
24. Piggyback Plant
25. Prayer Plant
26. Rubber Plant
27. *Succulents
28. Wandering Jew
29. Zebra

30. Patio Pot
31. Potted Plant other than named

* Gary Zima, will award $5.00 for Best in Show (Division 22, Class 27).

Division 23 – Grasses, Ornamental
Note: Judged on quality and display

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Grasses, Green
2. Grasses, Red
3. Grasses, Variegated
4. Grasses, Other
5. Ornamental Display

*Division 24 – Special Plant Container
Class Premium Blue $3.00 Red $2.00 White $1.00
1. *Plant judged with use of container
2. Novelty use of Green Plants
3. *Terrariums

4. *Fairy Garden

* The Barn Loft, will award $5.00 for “Best Over -All” potted plant judged with use of container (Division 24, Class 1). (Judge's Choice)

*Geri Johnson, will award $5.00 for best terrariums (Division 24, Class 3) and $5.00 for best Fairy garden (Division 24, Class 4)

*Fine Arts Department

*Division 25 – Art
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Drawing, Charcoal
2. Drawing, Colored Pencil
3. Drawing, Ink
4. Drawing, Pencil
5. Drawing, Mixed Media
6. Painting, Acrylic
7. Painting, Mixed Media
8. *Painting, Oil
9. Painting, Paint by Number
10. Painting, Pastel
11. Painting, Tempera
12. Painting, Tolle on Canvas
13. Painting, Tolle other than canvas
14. *Painting, Watercolor
15. Set of Painted Pictures
16. Textile Painting Article
17. Painting on Fabric
18. Painting on Metal
19. Painting on Wood
20. One Miscellaneous Entry
* Monona County Conservation Board will award $10.00, $8.00 and $5.00 for first, second and third place exhibits with a wildlife theme (Division 25, Art). (Judge's Choice)

* Sue Cutler, will award $10.00 for best Oil Painting (Division 25, Class 8).
* George King Familywill award $10.00, $8.00 and $5.00 for first, second and third place watercolor painting exhibits (Division 25, Class 14).

*Division 26 – Crafts and Hobbies
Note: Wheat weaving will be included in various classes of this division
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. *Birdhouse
2. Candle Holder
3. Ceramics
4. Decoupage
5. Etched Glass/Mirror
6. Figurine Hand Painted
7. Flowers, Handmade
8. Holiday Decoration
9. Jewelry, Handmade
10. Mobile
11. Model, Airplane
12. Model, Boat
13. Model, Car
14. Model, Truck
15. Mosaic Item
16. Picture, Handmade
17. *Picture Frame, Handmade
18. Nature Craft – Rock Painting, Pinecones, Leaves, Cornhusks, etc.
19. Metal Craft, including Tin punch
20. Padded Photo Frame or Album
21. Stationery or Note Cards (No envelopes, set of 4, assorted designs)
22. Scrapbook Page – One Page scrapbook layout
23. Plant hanger, other than named
24. *Photograph Album, or Scrapbook Handmade
25. Table Decoration, Holidays & Special Occasions
26. Wall Hanging, Framed
27. Wall Hanging, Natural
28. Wall Hanging, Unframed
29. Leather Tooling
30. Computer Pictures
31. Plastic Craft
32. Stained Glass
33. Magnet Craft
34. Collage
35. *Toy, handmade other than wood or sewn (yarn doll, etc.)
36. One Miscellaneous Entry
37. Here’s to the USA – Any item with patriotic red, white, blue theme
38. Quilling
39. Decorate a Bowling Pin – Use any form of Art to create a funny or serious creation

40. Adult Coloring- Pencil, Marker, Gel Pen

41. Adult Lego Display

* George King Familywill award $10.00, $8.00 and $5.00 for first, second and third place handmade photograph album or scrapbook entry (Division 26, Class 24).

* Pleasant View Care Center will award $10.00 for the first-place BIrdhouse (Division 26, Class 1).

* US Bank, will award $5.00 for the first place handmade toy entry (Division 26, Class 35).

*Division 27 – Photography
Note: Any non-professional who has never received payment for finished work at any time
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Animals (one photo)
2. People (one photo)
3. *Landscape (one photo)
4. Series of 4 or 5 pictures to tell a story
5. Insects (one photo)
6. *Still Life (one photo)
7. Transportation (one photo)
8. *Plants (one photo)
9. Wildlife (one photo)
10. *Loess Hills (one photo)

11. Splash (one photograph) Something making an impact with water

12. Humor (one photograph)

13. Reflections (one photograph), Water, Mirrors, Reflecting the past, twins, etc.

14. Iowa Agriculture (one photograph), must be taken in Iowa

15. *Iowa Our People Make Us Great (one photograph), the essence of Iowans living the great way of life that makes our state special

16. Loess Hills (one photo)

17. Black and White (one photo)

* George King Family, will award $10.00, $8.00, and $5.00 to the first, second, and third place Landscape (Division 27, Class 3).

* Darrell Hewitt Memorial, will award $10.00 for first place , $8.00 for Second Place, $5.00 for third place in Iowa Our People Make Us Great (Division 27, Class 15).

Division 28 – Anything Goes!

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

3 pictures or less of special interest subject. All pictures must be related to the others in the set to qualify

Division 29 – Rubber Stamping
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Fabric
2. Wood
3. Metal
4. Flat Paper
5. Paper with 3-D Effect
6. One Miscellaneous Entry

*Division 30 – Trash to Treasure
Design a project from recyclable and/or non-recyclable materials in which the materials are used for a purpose different than its original use and remade into an object. Projects may be useful and/or decorative. Materials included but not limited to plastic, cardboard, paper, glass, tin, iron and steel. The project can use more than one material. 25% of the project can be new materials. No poisonous or hazardous materials may be used or displayed. Include a short description, including a list of materials used, and the project’s use with your entry. Ideas include sculpture, toys, games, soil enrichment, jewelry, ornaments, glassware, vases and planters. Entrants may enter one project in their appropriate division.
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

*Division 31 – Woodworking
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Carving
2. Chair or Stool
3. Laminated
4. Lamp
5. Picture Frame
6. Refinished Piece
7. *Table
8. Wooden Container
9. Wooden Toy
10. Clock
11. Wall Hanging
12. Shelf
13. One Miscellaneous Entry
14. Birdhouse

* Rasmussen Lumber Company, will award $20.00 to the first place exhibit in woodworking, $15.00 to the second place exhibit and $10.00 to the third place exhibit. (Division 31 - Overall)

* Andrew O’Neal Memorial Award, $5.00 will be awarded to the first place table. (Division 31, Class 7)

*Textiles and Fancy Work

*Division 32 – Sewing

Note: Bring hangers.

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Made-over Suit or Coat

2. Tailored Suit

3. Lined Coat or Jacket

4. Made-over Garment (adult)

5. Made-over Garment (child)

6. Trousers (men’s or boy’s)

7. Pant Suit

8. *Formal (long)

9. Unlined Coat or Jacket

10. Jumpsuit

11. Adult’s Dressy Dress (short)

12. Child’s Dressy Dress (short or long)

13. Plain Dress (adult)

14. Plain Dress (child)

15. Child’s Suit

16. Adult Sportswear (2 pieces)

17. Child’s Sportswear (2 pieces)

18. Slacks

19. Shorts

20. Skirt

21. *Blouse

22. Jumper

23. Tailored Shirt

24. T-Shirt

25. Pajamas or Nightgown

26. Housecoat or Robe

27. Swimsuit

28. Maternity Wear

29. Patched Garment

30. Darned Article

31. Pillow

32. Pot Holder (3)

33. Toy (constructed by sewing)

34. Group Project

35. Other than named

36. Hat, scarf, mittens

37. Pillow Case

38. Purse, Tote Bag

39. Table Runner, not quilted

40. Machine Embroidered Article

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for best overall Sewing (Division 32).

* Sewing ‘N Such, will award $5.00 for first place formal (long) (Division 32, Class 8).

* Mapleton Hometown Variety Store, will award a $15.00 gift certificate for the first place blouse (Division 32, Class 21). To be eligible, garment must be accompanied by a sales slip showing fabric purchased from sponsoring store.

Division 33 – Embroidery

Note: Including chicken scratch

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Fancy Apron
2. Tablecloth
3. Dresser or Buffet Scarf
4. (3) piece Buffet Set
5. *Pillow Cases (2)
6. Towel
7. Pillow
8. Wall Hanging
9. Other than named

*George King Family, will award $5.00 for the first place entry of embroidered pillow cases (Division 33, Class 5).

*Division 34 – Appliques

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Pillow Cases

2. Dresser or Buffet Scarf

3. Lunch Cloth

4. Towel

5. *Wall Hanging

6. Clothing

7. Other than named

* George King Family, will award $5.00 for the first place entry of an appliquéd wall hanging (Division 34, Class 5).

*Division 35 – Quilts, Bedspreads, Comforters

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Pieced (by hand)
2. *Pieced (by machine)
3. Applique (by hand)
4. Applique (by machine)
5. Embroidered
6. Cross Stitched
7. Hand Quilted Quilt or Spread
8. Child sized Quilt, Spread or Comforter
9. Group Project, Hand Quilted
10. Other than named
11. Pillow Cover
12. Garment
13. Wall Hanging
14. Table Runner
15. Group Project, Machine Quilted
16. Scrap Quilt (by hand)
17. Scrap Quilt (by machine)
18. Paper Pieced
19. Holiday Item

* Sewing ‘N Such, will award $10.00, $8.00, and $5.00 for first, second, and third place quilts pieced (by machine) (Division 35, Class 2).

Division 36 – Rugs
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Hooked Rug
2. Hooked Yarn
3. *Hooked Wall Hanging (latch)
4. Knitted or Crocheted Wool
5. Knitted or Crocheted Cotton
6. Crocheted Plastic
7. Braided Cotton or Wool
8. Woven (any material)
9. Pillow (latch)
10. Group Project
11. Other than named

* Clarence W. Collison Memorial Award, $10.00 will be awarded to the first place Hooked Wall Hanging (Division 36, Class 3).

Division 37 – Crocheting
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. *Afghan
2. Afghan (baby)
3. Bedspread
4. Edged Pillow Cases
5. Dresser or Buffet Set (3 pieces)
6. Dresser or Buffet Scarf
7. Centerpiece
8. Edging or Insertion
9. Doily
10. Edged Handkerchief
11. Table Cloth (small)
12. Handbag
13. Apron
14. Poncho or Cape
15. Blouse or Vest
16. Sweater
17. Stole
18. Slippers
19. Pillow
20. *Pot Holders (3)
21. Table Cloth (large)
22. Crocheted Bed Doll
23. Group Project
24. Other than named

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for first place Afghan (Division 37, Class 1).

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for first place Pot Holders (Division 37, Class 20).

*Division 38 – Knitting
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Dress (adult)
2. Suit (adult)
3. Afghan
4. Stole
5. Sweater
6. Cape
7. Blouse or Vest
8. Mittens
9. Handbag
10. Slippers
11. *Socks
12. Cap
13. Doily
14. Group Project
15. Other than named

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for best overall, Knitting (Division 38).

Division 39 – Hand Woven Items
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Scarf
2. Other than named

Division 40 – Infants Articles
Note: Size 2 and Under
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Sweater Set (knit, 3 or 4 pieces)
2. Sweater Set (crochet, 3 or 4 pieces)
3. Shawl (knit or crochet)
4. Sweater (knit or crochet)
5. Mittens (knit or crochet)
6. Suit (sewing)
7. Dress
8. Sun Suit
9. Kimono or Nightie
10. Other than named

*Division 41 – Work of Those 60 years or Older
Note: Work in this division must have been completed by the exhibitor between the 60th and 75th birthdays.
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Crocheted Bedspread or large Table Cloth

2. Hand pieced Quilt or Spread

3. Machine Pieced Quilt or Spread

4. Hand quilted Quilt or Spread

5. Afghan (knit or crochet)

6. Sweater (knit or crochet)

7. Dressy Dress

8. Plain Dress

9. Apron

10. Handmade Bag

11. Sofa Pillow

12. Embroidery

13. Knitting

14. Crocheting

15. Tatting

16. Weaving

17. Handmade Bag

18. Slippers (knit or crochet)

19. Pot Holders (3)

20. *Group Project

21. Other than named

* Elmwood Care Centre, Onawa, will award $5.00 for first place group project (Division 41, Class 20).

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for best overall, Work of Those 60 years or older (Division 41).

*Division 42 – Work of Those 75 years or Older

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Crocheted Bedspread or large Tablecloth

2. Hand pieced Quilt or Spread

3. *Machine pieced Quilt or Spread

4. *Hand quilted Quilt or Spread

5. *Afghan (knit or crochet)

6. Sweater (knit or crochet)

7. Dressy Dress

8. Plain Dress

9. Apron

10. Handmade Bag

11. Sofa Pillow

12. Embroidery

13. Knitting

14. Crocheting

15. Tatting

16. Weaving

17. Handmade Rug

18. Slippers (knit or crochet)

19. Pot Holders (3)

20. Group Project

21. Other than named

* Sewing ‘N Such, will award $5.00 to the first place machine pieced quilt or spread (Division 42, Class 3).

* Elmwood Care Centre, will award $5.00 cash prize to first place hand quilted Quilt or Spread (Division 42, Class 4).

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 cash prize to the first place Afghan (knit or crochet) (Division 42, Class 5).

* Ima Collison Memorial Award, will award $10.00 cash prize to the first place Afghan (crochet only) (Division 42, Class 5)

Division 43 – Counted Cross Stitch
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00
1. Framed Picture
2. Pillow Cover
3. Other than named

*Division 44 – Needlepoint
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Framed Picture

2. Purse or Tote Bag

3. Pillow Cover

4. Wall Hanging (unframed)

5. Tissue Cover

6. Other than named

* US Bank, will award $5.00 for the first place Needlepoint entry overall. (Judge's Choice) (Division 44).

*Division 45 – Holiday Items

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Sewn

2. Embroidered Chicken Scratch

3. Applique

4. Quilted

5. Crocheted

6. Knitted

7. Printed Cross Stitch

8. Counted Cross Stitch

9. Crewel

10. Candlewick

11. Needlepoint

12. Other than named

13. Wall Hanging

14. Tree Ornaments

15. Tree Skirts

16. Stockings

17. Table Runner

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for the first place holiday item entry overall. (Judge's Choice) (Division 45).

Division 46 – Decorated Shirts

Class Premium Blue $3.00 - Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Painted

2. Hand Appliqued

3. Machine Appliqued

4. Other than named

*Division 47 – Go Green

Reuse, Recycle, Revamp and Redesign your Denim

Denim must be salvaged from an existing denim garment, and reassembled by machine for a purpose other than its original use. It is permissible to use additional materials, other media or embellishments other than denim. Examples include: Purses, Totes, Aprons, Quilts, Wall Hangings, Rug, Teddy Bear, Skirt, Vest, Pillows, etc. Let your imagination run wild!

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

* Geri Johnson, will award $5.00 for first place (Division 47)

Culinary

The judge may award prizes as each exhibit deserves. Cakes, pies, and loaves entered in Divisions 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 64, 66 and 69 may be taken home when judging of culinary exhibit is complete.

Division 48 – Decorated Cakes
Note: Does not have to be cake
Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Anniversary

2. Child’s Birthday

3. Holiday

Division 49 – Cakes

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Sponge

2. Angel Food Cake

3. Apple Sauce Cake

4. White Loaf Cake

5. Pound Cake

6. Jelly Roll

7. Other than named

Division 50 – Layer Cakes Frosted

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Coconut

2. Spice

3. Caramel or Burnt Sugar

4. German Chocolate

5. White (Caramel Frosting)

6. Chocolate

7. Other than named

Division 51 – Pies

Note: Crust other than lard

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. *Fruit Pie

2. Pie Crust Only

* US Bank, will award $5.00 to the first place entry of a fruit piece (Division 51, Class 1).

*Division 52 – Cookies

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. (3) Plain

2. (3) Filled

3. (3) Nut

4. (3) Oatmeal

5. (3) Ice Box

6. (3) Sugar

7. *(3) Peanut Butter

8. (3) Chocolate Chip

9. (3) Chocolate

10. (3) Ginger

11. (3) Date Drop

12. (3) “No-Bake”

13. (3) Brownies

14. (3) White Cupcakes

15. (3) Chocolate Cupcakes

16. (3) Decorated Cupcakes

17. (3) Applesauce Cupcakes

18. (3) Decorated Cookies

19. Other than named

* George King Family, will award $5.00 for the first place entry of peanut butter cookies (Division 52, Class 7).

Division 53 – Bread (small loaves)

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Loaf of White Bread

2. Loaf of Rye Bread

3. Loaf of Raisin Bread

4. Loaf of Whole Wheat

5. Coffee Cake

6. Corn Bread

7. Doughnuts (3)

8. Cinnamon Rolls (3)

9. Parker House Rolls (3)

10. Muffins (10)

11. Baking Powder Biscuits (3)

12. White Pan Rolls (3)

13. Clover Leaf Rolls (3)

14. Banana Bread

15. Date Nut Bread

16. Vegetable Bread

17. Varieties of Bread (3)

18. Bread Machine Bread

19. Other than named

*Division 54 – Homemade Candy

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. *Chocolate Fudge, 3 pieces

2. Peanut Brittle, 3 pieces

3. Caramels, 3 pieces

4. Other than named

5. Divinity

6. Mints

* Sewing ‘N Such, will award $5.00 for the first place entry of chocolate fudge (Division 54, Class 1).

*Division 55 – Microwave Cooking

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Cookies

2. Cupcakes or cake

3. *Candy

* George King Family, will award $5.00 for the first place entry of microwave candy (Division 55, Class 3).

*Division 56 – Baking for a Healthy You

The importance of low fat, low sodium, less sugar and low-cholesterol is on everyone’s mind. In this class, you enter the recipe along with the product. The recipe must be on a 3” x 5” card. Identify on the recipe if you have used low fat, low-sodium, less sugar or if it is low-cholesterol

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Up to 3 items

*Division 57 – Work of Persons 60 Years of Age or Older

Class Premium Blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. *Fruit Pie

2. *Bread or Rolls

3. *Cookies

4. Cake

5. Other than named

* George King Family, will award $10.00 and $8.00 for first and second place entries of fruit pies (Division 57, Class 1).

* US Bank, will award $10.00 to the first place and $8.00 to the second place entry of cookies (Division 57, Class 3).

* Pleasant View Care Center, will award $10.00 for first place Bread or Rolls (Division 57, Class 2).

Genealogy Department

All entries must be accompanied by information to show the exhibitors connection to the exhibit, such as lineage, dates, places, identify people in pictures, etc. Exhibits must be identified to an ancestor and linked to you. Information should be placed on a card and attached to exhibit.

Division 58 – Adult Class

Class Premium blue $3.00 – Red $2.00 – White $1.00

1. Ancestral portrait, single person

2. Ancestral portrait, group

3. Unframed photo

4. School group picture

5. School reunion picture

6. Family reunion picture

7. Farming picture

8. Ancestral home picture

9. One miscellaneous Entry

10. Family heirloom – such as old jewelry (bring in Ziploc bag)

Youth Open Classes

*Fresh baked items require you get a tag on Tues, and bring the fresh baked item on Wed.*

Your age category is determined by the grade you just completed in May.

Pre-K - Ages 3 - 5yrs

Elementary – K, 1st , 2nd, 3rd grades

Junior - 4th, 5th grades

Middle School - 6th, 7th, 8th grades

High School - 9th -12th grade

Division 59 - Youth School Art

This division is for projects you created at school or church or an after-school type program where a teacher or other adult provided you with a sample and all of the materials. You did all the work, but your project is similar to others in your class. This division is not limited to, but is designed to encourage the younger Pre-K and elementary age to start participating in the fair.

Class 1 - Drawing, Charcoal

Class 2 - Drawing, Crayon

Class 3 - Drawing, Ink

Class 4 - Drawing, Pastels

Class 5 - Drawing, Pencil

Class 6 - Drawing, Colored Pencil

Class 7 - Drawing, Marker

Class 8 - Painting, Acrylic

Class 9 - Painting, Oil

Class 10 - Painting, Watercolor

Class 11 - Painting on a Plaster Object

Class 12 - Painting on Wood

Class 13 - Decoupage on Wood

Class 14 - Decoupage on Canvas

Class 15 - Finger Painting

Class 16 - Mixed Media Project

Class 17 - Zentangle Project

Class 18 - Any item with a Patriotic red, white, and blue theme

Class 19 – Etched Glass or Mirror

Class 20 – Rock Painting

Class 21 – Bottle Painting

Division 60 - Creative Youth Art

This division is for projects where you were creative!The whole project was you! You painted, sketched, molded, cut, or glued and created an original art piece. We understand that if you drew a farm scene, an animal, or a tree you were looking at an-existing object, we all start with something for inspiration. (No adult or teacher-led projects. No kits, no paint-by-number, no school projects in this division.)

Class 1 - Drawing, Charcoal

*Class 2 - Drawing, Crayon

Class 3 - Drawing, Ink

Class 4 - Drawing, Pastels

Class 5 - Drawing, Pencil

*Class 6 - Drawing, Colored Pencil

Class 7 - Drawing, Marker

*Class 8 - Painting, Acrylic

Class 9 - Painting, Oil

Class 10 - Painting, Watercolor

Class 11 - Painting on a Plaster Object

*Class 12 - Painting on Wood

*Class 13 - Decoupage on Wood

Class 14 - Decoupage on Canvas

Class 15 - Finger Painting

Class 16 - Mixed Media Project

Class 17 - Zentangle Project

Class 18 - Paper Mache

Class 19 - Mobile

Class 20 - Jewelry* (nothing valuable!)

*Class 21 - Here's to the USA! - Any item with a Patriotic red, white, and blue theme

*Class 22 - Nature Craft - Item made with pinecones, corn husks, leaves etc (Because of Bird Flu NO FEATHERSfrom any source in 2023)

Class 23 - Plant Hanger

Class 24 - Mosaic

Class 25 - Etched Glass or Mirror

Class 26 - Puppet

*Class 27 - Memory Board or Box

Class 28 - Rock Painting

Class 29 - Rock Sculpture

Class 30 - Bottle Painting

Class 31 - Clay Sculpture

Class 32 - Sculpture created on pottery wheel

Class 33 - Play-Doh Sculpture

Class 34 - Sculpture combining various items

Class 35 - Misc Entry that doesn't fit anywhere above

Class 37 – 2nd chance entry any above class

*Any item with a Wildlife theme in any class of the Creative Art Division has the opportunity to win a special cash prize from the Monona County Conservation Board. They will award $10 for 1st, $8 for 2nd, and $5 for 3rd to the top wildlife entry in each age group.

*Dollar General will award a box of crayons to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all age groups in Class 2 Crayon Art.

*Sue Cutler will award $10 for 1st, $8 for 2nd, and $5 for 3rd to the top three entries in each age group in Class 6, Colored Pencil

*The Barn Loft Home Décor, Accents, & Artisan Market will award $5 to the top entry in each age group in Class 13 Decoupage on Wood

*Geri Johnson will award $5 for the best exhibit in each age group in Class 22, A Nature Craft.

*American Legion Auxiliary Unit #129 will award $5 for the best exhibit in each age group in Class 21, Here's to the USA!

*Maple Heights will award $5 to the best exhibit in each age group in Class 27 Memory Board or Box.

*Simply Signs will award $5 to the top entry in Classes 8 and 12 in ea age group, Acrylic and Painting on Wood.

Division 61 – Youth Craft and Hobby Kits

This division is for KITS. A kit is any item that comes mostly ready for you to complete. The wood is cut, you nail and paint; a shape is provided with yarn or tissue you insert; basically, anything that came with directions for you to complete.

Judging is based on the look of your finished product. Does it look like you followed the directions? Was it assembled and/or painted neatly? Is it complete?

*Class 1 - Birdhouse

*Class 2 - Other type of Wood Kit

Class 3 - Sand Art

Class 4 - Jewelry

Class 5 - Mosaic

Class 6 - Etched Glass or Mirror

Class 7 - Plastic Craft (heated beads etc) Class 8- Magnet

Class 9- Lego (single item)

*Class 10 - Lego (lg piece, display)

Class 11 - Rock Painting (kit)

Class 12 - Rock Sculpture

Class 13 - Miscellaneous Entry that doesn't fit

Class 14 - 2ndMiscellaneous Entry

*Rasmussen Lumber Company will award $20 for 1st, $15 for 2nd, and $10 for 3rd to the outstanding birdhouse in each age category for Class 1.

*The Barn Loft Home Décor, Accents, & Artisan Market will award $5 to the top entry in each age group in Class 2 Other type of Wood Kit.

*Rasmussen Lumber Company will award $10 for 1st, $8 for 2nd, and $5 for the top large Lego entry in each age category for Class 10.

Division 62 - Youth Models

This division is for models that are very time consuming and have lots of small pieces. (This division probably isn't suitable for Pre-K and some Elementary ages, although there are always exceptions, younger kits would be in Division 61.) A model would be a permanently, glued together project, Lego kits go in 61.

Class 1 - Collection of Models

Class 2 - Model Airplane

Class 3 - Model Boat

Class 4 - Model Car

Class 5 - Original Model

Class 6 - Monster Truck Model

Class 7 - Space Item Model

Class 8 - Truck Model

*Class 9 - Motorcycle Model

Class 10 - Military Model

Class 11 - Chance to enter a 2nd of ANY above Class 12 – Misc entry that doesn't fit anywhere else

*The Barn Loft Home Décor & Artisan Market will award $5 to the top entry in each age group in Class 9 Motorcycle Model.

Division 63 – Youth Paper Crafts

*Class 1 - Using stamps, die cuts, or other tools make a set of stationery or set of greeting cards.

*Class 2 - Using your imagination and unusual or creative methods make a set of stationery or a set of greeting cards.

Class 3 - Create an origami display

Class 4 - Using paper, create a 3-D project

Class 7 - Paper Craft not listed

*Anne Radke will award $5 to the top entry in each age in Classes 1 and 2. A set of stationery or cards is 6 with matching envelopes.

Division 64– Youth Trash to Treasure Creations

This division is your chance to step out of the normal box and create something from something unexpected. Your item can be useful or decorative. Your end result should be totally different from the items original purpose. (Examples would be turning a bottle into a zebra using glue, paper, paper tubes, paint, and yarn OR making yard art where a shovel is a nose.) These are only ideas to get you started!!) You may use any materials you choose; ideas, but not limited to: plastic, cardboard, paper, glass, tin, iron, and steel. Your project may use a variety of materials although only 25% of your completed project can be new material.

*No bottles, cans, pails, bags etc that originally contained hazardous or poisonous materials may be used - no exceptions!!

**Include a list of items used in your creation and how you plan to use your new item with your project. The list must be written out and submitted with your entry!

Class 1 - Yard Art

Class 2 -Toy

Class 3 – Jewelry

Class 4 - Ornamental

Class 5 - Vase

Class 6 – Game

Class 7 - 2nd Item in above class

Class 8 - Miscellaneous item not listed above

Division 65 - Youth Photography

Unless noted, you may only enter one photo in each class so pick your very best one! Your pictures do not need to be framed or matted (although due to the humidity at the fair you might want to attach your photo to a piece of cardboard to keep it flat.) Pictures in a series should tell a story. A child holding a kitten should be entered based on photo emphasis.

*Class 1 - Animal

Class 2 - Group of People

Class 3 - Portrait - Posed

*Class 4 - Portrait- Candid or Unposed

*Class 5 - Landscape (one photo)

Class 6 - Landscape, series of 3-5 photos Class 7 - Insect

Class 8 - Still Life

*Class 9 - Transportation

*Class 10 - Plant(s)

*Class 11 - Wildlife

Class 12 - Loess Hills (one photo)

Class 13 - Loess Hills, a series of 3-5 photos

Class 14 – Series that tells a story, 3-5 photos

Class 15 - Black and White

Class 16 - Chance to enter 2ndphoto in any above class

Class 17 - Misc photo that doesn't fit above

*The George King Family will award $10 to the 1st place in each age group in Class 9 Transportation.

*DarreII Hewitt Memorial will award $5 to the 1st place winner in each age category in Class 10 Plants.

*The Onawa Womans Club will award $5 to the top entries in each age group in Classes 1, 4, 5 ,and 11; Animal, Candid, Landscape, and Wildlife.

Youth Sewing

This is an opportunity for kids to showcase their talents, give parents and grandparents a motive to teach what they know, and encourage a life-long skill. Have fun!

Division 66 – Youth Sewing

Class 1 - Dressy Dress or Shirt

*Class 2 –