Learn about our Home Arts contests!

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

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. String Art

58. Sun Catchers

59. Tie Dyeing

60. Toy, Handmade

61. Wall Hanging

62. Woodworking Article

63. Woven Article

64. Other Items for Categories not listed Writing Under 3 Pages, Typed or Handwritten

65. Creative Writing

66. Poetry

67. Song

68. Non-fiction

69. Comic Strip

70. Fair Theme

71.  Tie Blanket

Pick your favorite flowers and display at the Warren County Fair for everyone to enjoy their beauty.

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

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.

Dept. M: Visual Arts & Photography – Adult

Dept. 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 2025 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 2025 WC Fair

49B. Bird(s)

50B. Warren County Landmark

51B. Waterscape

52B. Funniest, Quarantine

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

31. Fair Theme

32. Tie Blanket

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

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 

16. Dress

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

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.

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