Department 15 - Senior Home Produced Products

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Superintendent: Jenny Horner (814-494-4697); Committee: Leslie Mills

1. See Exhibitor Rules and Policies, Department 11-24, specifically rule 905, 907, 909, 910 & 911.
2. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each category.
3. Fresh baked goods will be sold at the 4-H Auction unless specified otherwise. A portion will remain for display. Proceeds will go for the 4-H Building Fund.
4. Exhibits must be made by exhibitor from scratch recipes, NO mixes.
5. Cake and pie entries MUST fit on an 8" cardboard with the exception of decorated cake entries). CAKE AND PIE PANS ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
6. No baked goods needing refrigeration will be accepted.
Baked Goods will be received Monday, July 22, 9:00-11:00 am after being registered In Jordan Hall.

Department 15 - Section 01 - Home Baked Products

CLASS...$4 $3.50 $2.50

01 BREADS (1 loaf), White

02 BREADS (1 loaf), Whole Wheat

03 BREADS (1 loaf), Raisin

04 BREADS (1 loaf), Other

05 QUICK BREAD, Vegetable

06 QUICK BREAD, Nut

07 QUICK BREAD, Banana

08 QUICK BREAD, Sugar - free

09 QUICK BREAD, Other

10 YEAST ROLLS (6), Cinnamon

11 YEAST ROLLS (6), White

12 YEAST ROLLS (6), Wheat

13 YEAST ROLLS (6), Any Other

14 NON-YEAST ROLLS (6), Biscuits

15 NON-YEAST ROLLS, Cornbread (4 pieces)

16 NON-YEAST ROLLS (6), Muffins

17 NON-YEAST ROLLS (6), Other Non-Yeast

CLASS... $25 $15 $10

18 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Chocolate Cake (See Chocolate Cake Contest rules.)

19 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Angel Cake (See Angel Food Contest rules.)

CLASS... $8 $6 $5

20 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), White Layer

21 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Gold Layer

22 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Sponge

23 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Chiffon

24 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Any other kind

25 CUPCAKES (4), White or Chocolate

26 LARGE CAKE (1 cake), Sour Dough

27 DECORATED CAKE

CLASS... $25 $15 $10

28 PIE (Single Entry), Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest - (See contest rules.)

CLASS... $6 $5 $4

29 PIE (Single Entry), Peach

30 PIE (Single Entry), Cherry

31 PIE (Single Entry), Blueberry

32 PIE (Single Entry), Raisin

33 PIE (Single Entry), Any other kind (NO CREAM OR CUSTARD PIES ACCEPTED)

34 PIE (Single Entry), Shoofly Pie

CLASS... $4 $3.50 $2.50

35 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Drop

36 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Ice box or sliced

37 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Rolled (sugar, sand tarts, etc.)

38 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Bar

39 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Filled

40 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Brownies

41 COOKIES (4), Gobs

42 COOKIES (1/2 dozen), Sugar-free

CLASS... $4 $3

43 HOMEMADE CANDIES (1/2 lb.), Chocolate Fudge

44 HOMEMADE CANDIES (1/2 lb.), Divinity Fudge

45 HOMEMADE CANDIES (1/2 lb.), Peanut Butter Fudge

46 HOMEMADE CANDIES (1/2 lb.), Peanut Brittle

47 HOMEMADE CANDIES (1/2 lb.), Sugar-Free candies

48 HOMEMADE CANDIES (1/2 lb.), Any Other Candies

Each Class in Section 01 will be judged for BEST OF SHOW, winner will receive a Rosette and $10.

Special Baking Contest Rules

2024 Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest

RULES:

1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.

2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Homemade Chocolate Cake contest at any other fair in 2024.

3. The cake and any fillings and frostings must be made from scratch with edible ingredients. No pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex: pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crust, frosting, etc.) Any decorations must be edible.

4. Cake recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient.

5. Entry must be a layered chocolate cake.

6. Entry must be frosted and frosting must also be made from “scratch” (no pre-packaged frosting).

7. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or other food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)

8. Recipes must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” sheets of paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes and cakes will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)

9. Refrigeration is not available at the fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.

10. Judging criteria:
Flavor (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings) - 30 points
Texture (moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry) - 25 points
Inside Characteristics (even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets) - 20 points
Outside Characteristics (consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal) - 15 points
Frosting (taste, texture, even color) - 10 points
TOTAL - 100 points

Prizes: 1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2025 PA Farm Show competition.
Premiums for the 2025 PA FARM SHOW competition: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100, 4th Rosette, 5th Rosette
SPONSOR: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs

2024 PA Incredible Angel Food Cake Contest

RULES:

1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.

2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Angel Food Cake contest at any other fair in 2024.

3. The cake and any fillings and frostings must be made from scratch with edible ingredients. No pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex: pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crust, frosting, etc.) Any decorations must be edible.

4. The recipe shall include eggs that were produced in Pennsylvania, if possible.

5. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or other food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)

6. Recipe(s) listing the ingredients and the preparation instructions must be submitted with the entry (printed on one-side of 8-1/2" x 11" size sheets of paper). Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back of all the pages. (All recipes and cakes will become

the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)

7. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned, or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.

8. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Flavor (smell, taste, flavoring) 30 points

Inside Characteristics (texture & lightness) 25 points

Overall Appearance (surface, size, color) 20 points

Creativity 15 points

Topping, Icing or Decoration 10 points

Prizes: 1st $25.00, 2nd $15.00, 3rd $10.00
First place winner is eligible for the 2025 PA Farm Show competition.
Premiums for PA Farm Show Angel Food Cake Winners: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100, 4th Rosette, 5th Rosette
SPONSORS: Pennsylvania's Egg Farmers and the PA State Assoc. of County Fairs

36th Annual Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest

1. Open to any individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.

2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest at any other fair in 2024.

3. The Apple Pie, including filling and crust, must be made from scratch with edible ingredients. No pre-packaged ingredients may be used (ex: pre-made mixes, cookie dough, pie crust, frosting, etc.) Any decorations must be edible.

4. Recipe must include at least 60% apples in the filling. It does not need to be a “traditional” two crusted apple pie and it can have a variety of fillings.

5. The entire pie must be submitted for judging in a food safe disposable pie pan. (All pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)

6. The recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted with the entry. It should be submitted on one side of 8 ½” by 11” sheets of paper. The recipe must list all the ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes and pies will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)

7. Refrigeration is not available at the fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.

8. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

Flavor - 30 points
Filling (consistency, doneness, moistness and flavor) - 25 points
Crust (color, flavor, texture, doneness) - 20 points
Overall appearance - 15 points
Creativity - 10 points
TOTAL - 100 points
The Fair will submit the Contest Summary Form verifying the winning apple pie baker. This person will then be eligible to enter the state competition at the 2025 Farm Show.
NOTE: If an individual has already won 1st place at another fair in 2024 for this Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest, that individual is now considered qualified through that Fair to compete at the 2025 Farm Show and is no longer eligible to enter this contest at any upcoming Fairs.
First place winner is eligible for the 2025 PA Farm Show competition. Prizes for PA Farm Show Winner: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100, 4th Rosette, 5th Rosette.
SPONSOR: The Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs

Department 15 - Section 02 - Canned Products

Canned or Dried products must be displayed in standard canning jars, with new two-piece lids, (rings must be on jars when entered) or new sealable. NO mayonnaise jars. NO zinc type lids permitted. Single varieties in one quart or one-pint clear glass jars. The Fair reserves the right to open and inspect canned goods. Products are to be judged on appearance, flavor and consistency.

Winners in Section 02 classes 10, 21 and Section 03 Class 11 will compete for BEST OF SHOW ... rosette and $10.00

CLASS...$3 $2

01 CANNED FRUITS AND BERRIES, Applesauce

02 CANNED FRUITS AND BERRIES, Cherries with pits

03 CANNED FRUITS AND BERRIES, Cherries-pitted

04 CANNED FRUITS AND BERRIES, Peaches

05 CANNED FRUITS AND BERRIES, Pears

06 CANNED PIE FILLING, Apple

07 CANNED PIE FILLING, Cherry

08 CANNED PIE FILLING, Peach

09 CANNED PIE FILLING, Any Other

CLASS...$5 $4

10 DISPLAY 3 VARIETIES OF CANNED FRUITS

CLASS... $3 $2

11 CANNED VEGETABLES, Green String Beans

12 CANNED VEGETABLES, Yellow String Beans

13 CANNED VEGETABLES, Tomatoes (whole)

14 CANNED VEGETABLES, Tomatoes (cut)

15 CANNED VEGETABLES, Vegetable Soup

16 CANNED VEGETABLES, Red Beets

17 CANNED VEGETABLES, Corn

18 CANNED VEGETABLES, Carrots

19 CANNED VEGETABLES, Sauerkraut

20 CANNED VEGETABLES, Any other vegetable

CLASS...$5 $4

21 DISPLAY 3 VARIETIES CANNED VEGETABLES

CLASS...$4 $3

22 CANNED MEATS, Chicken

23 CANNED MEATS, Beef

24 CANNED MEATS, Pork

25 CANNED MEATS, Venison

26 CANNED MEATS, Other Meat

(Pickles & relishes judged on size, uniformity, clearness, color, and arrangement - No artificial coloring)

27 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Bread & Butter Pickles

28 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Dill Pickles

29 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Sweet Pickles

30 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Other Pickles

31 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Pepper Relish

32 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Miscellaneous Relish

33 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Catsup

34 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Salsa

35 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Pickled Beans

36 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Pickled Beets

37 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Pickled Peppers

38 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Miscellaneous Pickled

39 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Chow-Chow

40 PICKLES AND RELISHES, Any Mustard

41 SPICED FRUIT, Apples

42 SPICED FRUIT, Peaches

43 SPICED FRUIT, Pears

44 SPICED FRUIT, Other Fruit

Dried fruits and vegetables judged on quality and general appearance.

45 DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, Any Vegetable

46 DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, Any Fruit

Juices judged on flavor, color, and clarity.

47 JUICE, Apple

48 JUICE, Tomato

49 JUICE, Grape

50 JUICE, Any Other juice

51 VINEGAR (any Vinegar, any type glass container)

52 SAUCES, Spaghetti

53 SAUCES, Chili

54 SAUCES, Any Other

55 NOODLES (1 quart Jar)

Department 15 - Section 03 - Jellies, Jams, Marmalade, & Preserves

Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Butters, Preserves and Conserves should be displayed in standard canning jelly glass jars with removable lids.

CLASS...$3 $2

01 JELLY, Apple

02 JELLY, Blackberry

03 JELLY, Cherry

04 JELLY, Elderberry

05 JELLY, Grape

06 JELLY, Peach

07 JELLY, Plum

08 JELLY, Quince

09 JELLY, Raspberry

10 JELLY, Any other kind

CLASS...$3.50 $3.00

11 DISPLAY 3 VARIETIES OF JELLIES

CLASS...$3 $2

12 JAMS, Blackberry

13 JAMS, Cherry

14 JAMS, Peach

15 JAMS, Raspberry

16 JAMS, Strawberry

17 JAMS, Any other kind

18 MARMALADES (Any)

19 BUTTERS, Apple

20 BUTTERS, Grape

21 BUTTERS, Any Other Kind

22 PRESERVES AND CONSERVES, Blueberry

23 PRESERVES AND CONSERVES, Peach

24 PRESERVES AND CONSERVES, Any Other Kind

25 MISCELLANEOUS HOME PRODUCTS, Best Specimen White Hard Soap (6 pieces)

26 MISCELLANEOUS HOME PRODUCTS, Best Specimen Yellow Hard Soap (6 pieces)

Thank You to our Sponsors

Pennsylvania's Egg Farmers
Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
Ritchey's Dairy