JUNIOR FAIR Premium Sheet

All entries must be submitted by 7 PM on Friday, September 17, 2010

Questions??? Call any Junior Fair Co-ordinator:

SANDY CARR 630-556-3171 ~ LAURIE KAZMIERCZAK 630-556-3711
JOANN KLINE 630-556-4849 ~ DEB VISTINE 815-286-7247

Entries in the JUNIOR DIVISION must be taken to the SCHOOL EXHIBIT BUILDING.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR.
***Participation ribbons will be awarded to all non-placing entries.***

PARTICIPATION RULES

1. Entries will be received only between the hours of 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Friday. No entries will be received after 7:00 p.m.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

2. Each exhibitor must have a 3x5 ruled card with name, address and all entries listed. Each entry must be listed on a separate line, showing name of section, category and class in which it is entered. Each card must have exhibitor’s name. Do not use back of card. (See Sample A)

3. Each entry must have a label with the section, category and class shown clearly. (See Sample B)

4. All entries must meet requirements of category, size and quantity or they cannot be accepted.

5. Entry will not be accepted if rules 2, 3, and 4 are not completed.

6. Judging will begin at 8:00 P.M. Friday.

7. ALL ITEMS entered MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR.

8. Any entry having previously been entered at the Big Rock Plowing Match may not be re-entered.

9. Items must be entered under child’s current age.

10. Entries are limited to one entry per person in each class.

11. All entries must remain on display until 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

12. Quality of workmanship, as well as beauty of the entry will be considered. No entry deemed unworthy will be awarded a ribbon. This is at the option of the judges.

13. No package mixes or frostings are to be used in any entry. (Except when noted)

14. All entries in BAKING are to be on paper/ foam plates, or cardboard and placed in large-sized baggies or ziploc bags.

15. All entries that win 1^st or 2^nd in baking will be sold at the auction at 1:00 on Saturday. All food not taking premiums must remain until 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

16. The building will close at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. All entries must be removed between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

17. The Fair Management will not be responsible for loss or damage to any entry exhibited, but every precaution will be taken for the safekeeping of all entries.

18. Prize money will be awarded immediately after the auction. It can be collected at the Office (S.E. corner of lunch stand).

19. JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

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SAMPLE A ~~ 3”x 5” CARD

YOUR NAME YOUR PHONE #

YOUR ADDRESS YOUR AGE

YOUR TOWN ~ STATE ~ ZIP CODE

SECTION I

CATEGORY A ~ SPECIAL ENTRY & *YOUR AGE GROUP*

CATEGORY B

CLASS 6a ~ DECORATED CUPCAKES

SECTION II

CATEGORY B

CLASS 2m ~ LEGO CREATION

SAMPLE B ~~ 2" X 1" LABEL

A label must be attached to front of each entry

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SECTION I

CATEGORY B

CLASS 5b, BROWNIES

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**** SPECIAL AWARDS ****

Austin’s Violin

To the person 12 through 14 years winning the most blue ribbons

in all classes. First only ~ $10.00.

The LaKone Co.

To the person 9 through 11 years winning the most blue ribbons in all classes. First only ~ $10.00.

NAPA Auto Parts ~ Hinckley

To the person 6 through 8 years winning the most blue ribbons in all classes. First only ~ $10.00.

Tres Chic ~ Helen LeBeau, Hinckley

To the person 3 through 5 years winning the most blue ribbons in all classes. First only ~ $10.00.

Devin, Brooke & Jeffrey Probst ~ Shabbona

To the person 14 years and under winning the most points in all classes. Blue ribbon=3 points; Red=2 points; White=1point.

First only ~ $20.00.

Hinckley Family Chiropractic ~ Hinckley

To the person(s) 14 years and under with the most entries in the Junior Fair. First ~ $20, Second ~ $10 All ties will be split.

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SECTION I ~~ SPECIAL PREMIUMS

Category A ~~ SPECIAL ENTRY ~ CRAFT

PAINT A BIG ROCK

Select a rock, choose a subject and then paint it on the rock. Your subject should be related to an event at the Plowing Match. It can be related to any event you choose. Your only limits are size. Your rock should be no larger than 12” x 12” x 12”. Have some fun: choose your favorite part of the Plowing Match weekend and paint it in your own special style.

The painted rock must be created by the entrant.

1st ~ $10 2nd ~ $7 3rd ~ $5

Winners in each of the following Age Groups:

3~5 years 6~8 years 9~11 years 12~14 years

Sponsored by NAPA AUTO PARTS, Hinckley

and GUM TRUCKING, Big Rock

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Category B ~~ SPECIAL ENTRY ~ BAKING

Use the following recipe, a foil pan, and bake:

EARTHQUAKE CAKE

1 pkg. German Chocolate Cake mix 1 Cup Pecans

1 Cup Coconut 1 Stick Margarine

1 lb. Box Powdered Sugar 8 oz Cream Cheese

Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat to 350 degrees.

2. Coat a 9”x13” foil pan with non stick cooking spray.

3. Layer in pan: the coconut, then the pecans

4. Mix cake mix as directed on box, then pour on top of pecans

5. Mix powdered sugar, margarine and cream cheese.

6. Drop thick globs on top of the cake mix.

7. Bake 50 to 60 minutes.

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE FROM PAN

This Special Premium is open to ages 14 and under.

Sponsored by

WARD AUCTION & APPRAISALS ~ Big Rock

FIRST PLACE ~ $15 SECOND PLACE ~$10

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Category B ~~ BAKED GOODS

(judged on appearance and/or taste)

Must be on a foam ~ plastic or paper plate and

inside a Ziploc bag or wrapped in plastic.

Class Fitzgerald Electric ~ Big Rock

1b - Snickerdoodle cookies, 13 cookies. Ages 14 and under. First $5, Second $4

The LaKone Co.

2a Decorated birthday cake made from cake mix.

9x13 max. size.Ages 14 and under. First $5, Second $4

Hintzsche Feed & Grain

3b Homemade chocolate fudge. (8” x 8” square)