Learn about our Home Arts contests!
How to Enter:
Entry forms will be available at the fairgrounds during the registrations times.
Registration:
Warren County Fairgrounds
In the Wonder Building
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Tightly sealed containers
Clean, neat, properly labeled
Proper headspace
Neatness, uniformity
Liquid to cover product without excess
Clear liquid, no cloudiness or particles
Free from gas bubbles
Product - no defects
Pickles and Relishes
Tightly sealed containers
Clean, neat, properly labeled
Uniform color and size
Clear liquid, no cloud on top
Fruits should be plump, firm and crisp
Preserved Foods
Tightly sealed containers
Clearly labeled
Texture
Right thickness
Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Marmalades
Glass container
Sealed lids, no paraffin seals
Clearly labeled
No crystals
Uniform consistency
Jellies—translucent
Pies, Pastries
Crust, flaky and tender
Flavor well blended
Moist but well cooked
Filling should hold shape
Meringue - light, evenly browned
No shrinking, no weeping
Cakes
Moist
Fruit cake, not sticky or gummy
Not dry or crumbly
Appearance - crust color
Frosting - glossy, not granular
Cookies and Bars
Uniform, not too thick
Size not over 3 inches
Color and texture
Flavor
Breads, Rolls, Biscuits
Shape - proper dome
Smooth color
Texture - No streaks
Uniform size
Crust - thickness, quality
Confections
Creamy
No crystals
Well blended
Velvety
Appearance color
Precious Moments!
If you have ever seen that child run into the Wonder Building after the judging to find that Blue Ribbon on the picture they painted, you know the smile on their face is priceless. Children love to make crafts and we would love to show off their art during the fair.
Arts and Crafts – Youth
Department S – (Ages 7 & Under)
Department T – (Ages 8-9)
Department U (Ages 10-11)
Department V (Ages 12-13)
Department W (Ages 14-18)
Department X (All ages-Made by Individuals with any type of disability)
Paintings, pictures, etc. must be matted on cardboard.
Paintings, pictures, photographs, etc. must include a secure hanger on back.
All work must be the work of the exhibitor and created and/or completed since previous fair.
01. Birdfeeder / Birdhouse
02. Beaded Item
03. Black Velvet Picture
04. Ceramic Item
05. Clay / Play Dough
06. Collage
07. Collection (mounted, less than 2 sq ft)
08. Collection (not mounted, less than 2 sq ft)
09. Collection, Visual (book of illustrations, pictures, writing)
10. Construction Paper Item
11. Craft Stick Item
12. Embroidered Article / Needlework
13. Crocheted or Knitted Article
14. Cross Stitched Article
15. Dream Catchers
16. Fleece
17. Foam Article
18. Food Art
19. Group Made Project
20. Holiday Decoration (from kit) Not Christmas
21. Holiday Decoration (not Kit) Not Christmas)
22. Christmas Decoration (Not Kit)
23. Christmas Decoration (Kit)
24. Item Made with Natural Material
25. Jewelry
26. K-Nex From Instructions
27. K-Nex Self Design
28. Keychain
29. Lamp, Handmade
30. Lego Item From Instructions
31. Lego, Self Design
32. Loomed Article
33. Mixed Medium
34. Model (from kit)
35. Mosaic Craft
36. Paint/Pencil by Number
37. Painting, Acrylic
38. Painting, Watercolor
39. Photograph, B&W
40. Photograph, Collection (4+)
41. Photograph, Color
42. Picture, Colored Pencil
43. Picture, Crayon
44. Picture, Magic Marker
45. Picture, Pastel
46. Picture, Pen and ink
47. Picture, Pencil
48. Plastic Canvas
49. Quilted Article
50. Recycled Item
51. Refrigerator Magnet
52. Rock Craft
53. Sand Art
54. Scrapbook/Memory Book
55. Sculpted Item
56. Shell Craft
57. Stamping
58. String Art
59. Sun Catchers
60. Tie Dyeing
61. Toy, Handmade
62. Wall Hanging
63. Woodworking Article
64. Woven Article
65. Other Items for Categories not listed
Writing
Under 3 Pages, Typed or Handwritten
66. Creative Writing
67. Poetry
68. Song
69. Non-fiction
70. Comic Strip
Share Your Garden Beauty!
Pick your favorite flowers and display at the Warren County Fair for everyone to enjoy their beauty.
Anyone, no matter what age, in Warren County as well as the surrounding counties can still show off their best work of the year. What’s even better now is that you can win money ($) for winning prizes of 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all categories!
Department O: Floral – Adult & Youth
Entries must be grown or cared for by the exhibitor. All plant material, with the exception of dried & treated, must be homegrown.
Potted plants should be in possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to entry.
Exhibitor is responsible for care & maintenance of arrangement and/or plants, including but not limited to watering during the Fair.
Leaf foliage should be intact on cut specimens, with reasonable stem for proper display.
Leaves should be clean & free of bug bites and petals clean of bites or spots.
Exhibitor must furnish all containers.
Flowers (Cut)
01. Dried Flower Arrangement – No Silk
02. Large Arrangement
03. Miniature Arrangement
04. Black Eyed Susan
05. Butterfly Bush
06. Celosia or Cockscomb, Crested
07. Celosia or Cockscomb, Plumed
08. Cosmos
09. Cone Flower
10. Crepe Myrtle
11. Dahlia, no buds
12. Delphinium
13. Gladiolus
14. Hydrangea
15. Marigold, Giant Bloom
16. Marigold, French Dwarf
17. Marigold, Other
18. Queen Anne’s Lace
19. Rose, Large, Any Color
20. Rose, Climbing
21. Rose, Miniature
22. Rose, Multi-flora, 1 Stem Multi Blooms
23. Rose of Sharon
24. Shasta Daisy
25. Snapdragon, short
26. Snapdragon, Tall
27. Sunflower, Yellow
28. Sunflower, Other Colors
29. Zinnia, Bloom over 2”
30. Zinnia, Bloom less than 2’
31. Zinnia, Lilliput
Potted Plants / Hanging Baskets
32. African Violet in Bloom
33. Aloe
34. Begonia
35. Cactus / Succulent
36. Fern
37. Philodendron
38. Dish Garden, smaller than 2'
39. Other
Creative Gardens
40. Gnome/Fairy Garden, no larger than 2’, Adult
41. Gnome/Fairy Garden, no larger than 2’, Youth
42. Terrarium, Adult
43. Terrarium, Youth
44. Commercial Floral Arrangement Using Fair Theme (Professional Only)
45. Creative Containers
Paint It, Photograph It, Show it!
There are such creative people within our community, what better way to show your talents than entering your paintings, photographs, and crafts with us to share with all of our fairgoers.
Department M: Visual Arts & Photography – Adult
Deaprtment N: Visual Arts & Photography – Youth
***Entries must be mounted on foam board.***
Visual Arts Entries will be judges separately from Photography entries and a Best of Show will be selected for each division.
Professionals are not eligible to enter exhibits for competition. A professional is defined as someone who engages in art/photography as a source of income.
Visual Arts
01A. Acrylics
02A. Charcoal
03A. Computer Generated Art
04A. Crayon
05A. Decorative Painting on Fabric, Metal, Wood
06A. Mixed Medium
07A. Oil
08A. Pastel
09A. Pencil/Colored Pencil
10A. Pen and Ink
11A. Puzzle Art
12A. Stained Glass
13A. Watercolors
14A. Other
Photography – Black & White or Sepia
(4 x 6 Size)
15B. Altered Photograph
16B. Animal(s)
17B. Bug/Insect(s)
18B. Architectural
19B. Floral
20B. Grouping of 3 or more
21B. Humorous (caption optional)
22B. Nature
23B. Selfie
24B. Portrait
25B. Winter Scene
26B. Fall Scene
27B. Spring/Summer Scene
28B. Action Shot
29B. Scene from 2023 WC Fair
30B. Bird(s)
31B. Warren County Landmark
32B. Waterscape
33B. Funniest, Quarantine
Photography – Color
(4 x 6 Size)
34B. Altered Photograph
35B. Animal(s)
36B. Bug/Insect(s)
37B. Architectural
38B. Floral
39B. Grouping of 3 or more
40B. Humorous (caption optional)
41B. Nature
42B. Selfie
43B. Portrait
44B. Winter Scene
45B. Fall Scene
46B. Spring/Summer Scene
47B. Action Shot
48B. Scene from 2023 WC Fair
49B. Bird(s)
50B. Warren County Landmark
51B. Waterscape
52B. Funniest, Quarantine
If You Can Imagine It, You Can Create It!
Come share your imagination with us, by displaying the creations that you have built in your backyard. From birdhouses, to baskets, candles or wreaths, come show off all of your crafts at the fair.
Department L: Art & Crafts – Adult
Entries will be judged on design, appearance, color, workmanship and suitability of materials.
01. Basket
02. Bird House
03. Butterfly or Bat House
04. Ceramic
05. Christmas Decoration from Kit
06. Christmas Decoration not from Kit
07. Christmas Wreath
08. Doll, any kind
09. Door Decoration (Not a wreath)
10. Holiday Decoration (NOT Christmas)
11. Jewelry, Beaded
12. Jewelry, Other
13. Macramé
14. Metal Sculpture
15. Models
16. Item made from Natural Material
17. Paper Craft , Quilled/Origami
18. Pottery
19. Recycled/Upcycled Item
20. Scrapbook/Memory Book
21. Silk Flower Arrangement
22. String Art
23. Wall Hanging
24. Wearable Art
25. Wood Burning
26. Wood-Hand Carved
27. Wood-Painted
28. Wood- Item, machine cut
29. Wooden Toy
30. Wreath
Sew It! Show It!
There is nothing more special than that handmade afghan or baby set. We would love to have you come share those special items at the Warren County Fair!
Department K: Needlework
All Items must be clean & may be covered in clear plastic for protection from dust.
Entries will be judged on materials, workmanship, design, colors, and appearance.
Crochet
01. Afghan, Baby
02. Afghan, Regular
03. Baby Set
04. Bag or Purse
05. Bedspread
06. Booties
07. Bookmark
08. Doily
09. Doll Outfit
10. Filet Crochet
11. Hat or Beret
12. Mittens/Gloves
13. Pillow
14. Poncho/Shawl
15. Potholder/Coaster
16. Scarf
17. Slippers/Socks
18. Sweater
19. Tablecloth
20. Toy
21. Self-Design
Knitting
22. Afghan, Baby
23. Afghan, Regular
24. Baby Set
25. Bag or Purse
26. Bedspread
27. Bookmark
28. Booties
29. Doily
30. Doll Outfit
31. Hat or Beret
32. Pillow
33. Poncho/Shawl
34. Potholder/coaster
35. Scarf
36. Slippers/Socks
37. Sweater
28. Tablecloth
39. Toy
40. Mittens/Gloves
41. Self-Design
Embroidery & Needlepoint
42. Bedspread or Tablecloth
43. Table Runner/Scarf Set
44. Picture, Embroidery
45. Pillow, Embroidery
46. Pillow Case
47. Ribbon Embroidery
48. Liquid Embroidery
Plastic Canvas/Needlepoint/Needle punch
49. Coaster Set
50. Holiday Decoration
51. Christmas Decoration
52. Home Décor
53. Self-Design
54. Tissue Box cover
55. Wall Hanging/Picture
56. Latch Hook
Counted Cross-Stitch
57. Cross-Stitch on Garment
58. Holiday Decoration
59. Picture
60. Wall Hanging
61. Self-Design
Quilt/Coverlet
62. Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted (must be quilted entirely by hand)
63. Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted (domestic)
64. Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted (longarm)
65. Hand pieced, Hand Quilted
66. Appliqued by Hand
67. Appliqued by Machine
68. Mixed Techniques – both piecing and applique are used to develop the quilt top or the quilt is constructed using one special technique such as whole cloth quilt with or without trapunto, embroidered, or other surface design technique
69. Wall Hanging or Art Quilt (not intended for use as bedding)
70. Crib or other small bed quilt (smaller than twin size bed)
71. Yo-Yo Quilt
72. Cathedral Quilt
73. Tied Quilt
Rugs
74. Braided
75. Crochet
76. Hooked
77. Woven
78. Other Rug
Other
79. Latch hook
80. Needle Felting
Stitch It! Quilt It!
If you enjoy stitching that handmade quilt or the stuffed teddy bear, what better way to show your talents than to display them at the fair for everyone to envy.
Department J: Sewing – Adult
Department R: Sewing – Youth
All garments must be clean & on hangers.
Items may be put in plastic bags for protection from dust.
Entries will be judges on general appearance, suitability of material and workmanship.
Garments & Other Sewing
01. Baby or Child Garment
02. Blouse/Shirt
03. Doll Outfit
04. Flag/Banner
05. Fleece Garment
06. Household Decoration
07. Jacket
08. Skirt
09. Slacks
10. Toy, Stuffed
11. Vest
12. Wall Hanging
13. Pillow
14. Apron
15. Mask
Yum! Yum! Yum!
If you have that special cake recipe that grandma used to make, or those favorite cookies in the cookie jar, we would love to have you show those goodies at the fair.
Department I: Pastry – Adult
Department Q: Pastry – Youth
Exhibitors must have food on disposable plates & in plastic bags with zipper-type closure. Decorated cakes are the only exception.
Breads
01. Biscuits, 3
02. Bread, Fruit, 1/3 loaf
03. Bread, White, 1/3 loaf
04. Whole Wheat, 1/3 loaf
05. Bread, Vegetable, 1/3 loaf
06. Muffins, 3
Can enter 3 types (3 of each)
07. Rolls, 3
08. Other Bread
Cakes – NO frosting other than Novelty
Can enter 3 types of cakes.
09. Cake
10. Cake, Novelty, Decorated
11. Cupcakes
12. Cake-Pop, can have frosting, 3
Cookies
Can have 3 cookie/brownie entries.
13. Cookies, 3
14. Brownies, 3
Pies – NO custard type pies
Can have 3 pie entries.
15. Any type, ¼ pie
Candy
Can have 3 entries.
16. Fudge, 4 pieces
17. Other Candy, 4 pieces
Pastry
Can have 3 entries.
18. Any type
Home Canning! Yesterday and Today!
Nicolas Appert began experimenting with canning in the late 1700's as a means of preserving food. Over the years, there have been many upgrades to refining the techniques of home canning. Today, there is a renewed interest in home canning and what better way to show off your expertise by entering your labor of love into the county fair for all of our fairgoers to see.
Anyone, no matter what age, in Warren County as well as the surrounding counties can still show off their best work of the year. What’s even better now is that you can win money ($) for winning prizes of 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all categories!
Department H Canned Foods – Adult
Department P: Canned Foods – Youth
Classes are for SEALED canned entries only.
Two piece lids and regular canning jars are required (no mayo jars).
Rings will be removed for judging.
Entries will be judged on appearance, texture, & container.
Artificial coloring is prohibited.
Judges will only open canned goods if necessary to determine Best of Show.
Vegetables, Fruits, Meats
01. Apple Butter
02. Applesauce
03. Apples, Sliced
04. Beans, Green, Whole
05. Beans, Green, Cut
06. Beans, Yellow
07. Beans, Lima
08. Beet
09. Blackberries
10. Carrots
11. Cherries
12. Chili Sauce
13. Corn
14. Grape Juice
15. Peaches
16. Pears
17. Raspberries
18. Soup Mixture
19. Squash
20. Tomatoes, Cut
21. Tomatoes, Juice
22. Tomatoes, Whole
23. Canned Meat
24. Spaghetti Sauce
25. Pie Filling, Apple
26. Pie Filling, Cherry
27. Other Fruit
28. Other Vegetable
Jam
29. Blackberry
30. Cherry
31. Grape
32. Peach
33. Raspberry
34. Strawberry
35. Pear
36. Plum
37. Other
Jelly
38. Apple
39. Blackberry
40. Cherry
41. Grape
42. Peach
43. Pepper
44. Raspberry, Black
45. Wine
46. Other
Preserves
47. Apricot
48. Cherry
49. Peach
50. Pear
51. Plum
52. Strawberry
53. Tomato
54. Other
Honey
55. Honey - wildflower
56. Honey - clover
57. Honey
Pickles
58. Beet
59. Bread & Butter
60. Cucumber
61. Dill
62. Squash
63. Pickled Vegetable
64. Pickled Fruit
65. Other
Relish
66. Catsup
67. Chow Chow
68. Corn
69. Cucumber
70. Pepper
71. Salsa
72. Sauerkraut
73. Other
Home Grown!
We would love to see the reaps of your gardens. From the red ripe tomatoes, the potatoes dug from your garden or the largest pumpkin in your patch. Share your passion with gardening at the fair for others to enjoy.
Eggs-1 dozen
F1. White
F2. Brown
F3. Other Colors
Seeds-1/4 cup
F4. Sunflower
F5. Other












