The Russell Fair - Culinary Arts Junior Division

COUNTRY FAIR BAKING CONTESTS RULES
(Entry Sections 61 & 62)
A)	General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society apply.
B)	Exhibitors must be members of the Russell Agricultural Society. Memberships, entry forms and entry tags are available from the Secretary.
C)	Entry forms must be in the hands of the Fair Secretary by Friday, September 3, 2010.
D)	All exhibits must be tagged, numbered and in the hall by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010. The hall will be open Wednesday, September 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 9, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for dropping off exhibits. Someone will be at the arena door for those needing assistance from the arena parking lot to the exhibit hall.
E)	Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and shall contain the quantity as stated in the entry list. Ready mixes and canned pie fillings are not permitted.
F)	Only one entry per exhibitor allowed in each numbered category.
G)	Place all entries on white disposable plates and wrap well in clear plastic bags, except Country Fair Baking Specials.
H)	Loaves and cakes should be placed on foil-covered heavy cardboard approximately 3/4" larger than entry and placed in clear plastic bags.
I)	Whole pies and cakes must be entered but exhibitors may leave one generous portion on display and take the remainder home Friday between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. First prize winners in the Country Fair Bread and Pie Specials must leave complete entry.
J)	Muffins for showing must be presented without liners.
K)	For jams, jellies and marmalades use mason jars. Jars sealed with wax will be disqualified. All entries must be a maximum of 1 pint or 500 ml.
L)	Junior exhibitors entering adult classes must have a fully paid up Agricultural Society membership.
M)	No admission to the hall while judging is in progress.
N)	The exhibit hall will be closed between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010, in order to assemble exhibitor items. Exhibits must then be picked up between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. sharp. The Committee will not be responsible for any exhibits not picked up during this time
O)	In lieu of entry fees, exhibitors will have an extra 10% deducted for winnings over $10.00 (ten dollars).

ENTRY SECTIONS
61)	Fleischmann’s Yeast “Youth” Best Bread Contest: Best homemade bread from a contestant under 16 years of age. Entire crust 24 hours old. Judging based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Product label and recipe must accompany entry. Prizes: 1st, $15.00; 2nd $6.00.
62)	Robin Hood Flour “Beginners Best Lunchbox Snack” Contest: Best homemade squares (3) or bars (3) by exhibitor 12 years of age and younger. Product label and recipe must accompany entry. Prizes: 1st, $15.00.

AGES 12 YEARS AND UNDER
63)	Dress up a potato; use your imagination, on 9” paper plate, named.
64)	Hopscotch crunches, 3 on a plate using the following recipe: Melt over hot water 1 pkg. Butterscotch chips. Add ½ cup peanut butter. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup miniature marshmallows and ½ can chow mein noodles. Drop by tsp. onto waxed paper. Chill until set.

COOKIES, SQUARES AND CAKES
65)	Creative Krispies: Rice Krispies “object”, exhibitor’s choice, one large or three small. To fit on approximately 9” paper plate
66)	Healthy after school snack.

AGES 13 - 18
67)	Oatmeal drop cookies, 3 on a plate, using the following recipe: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 ½ cups sifted all purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 3 cups quick cooking oats. Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Sift flour salt and soda. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats. Drop tbsp. onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in oven at 350 deg. F for approx 20 minutes
68)	“A Good School Lunch”, 50% display, 50% nutrition.
69)	Healthy after school snack.
70)	Chocolate spiders, 4. Use the following recipe: 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup salted peanuts 1 cup chow mein noodles Mix all together over low to medium heat, until well mixed – drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Chill until firm. Store in airtight container separated by wax paper in refrigerator.
71)	Creative Krispies: Rice Krispies “object”, exhibitor’s choice, one large or three small. To fit on approximately 9” paper plate.

ORGANIZED GROUPS “From the Apple Tree” Note: Any organized group is encouraged to enter this competition by choosing any 5 items from the following list:
1)	Apple Jelly.
2)	Apple Crisp (one piece of 3” x 3”).
3)	Apple coffee cake (one piece of 3” x 3”).
4)	Dried apple slices (min 5 slices).
5)	Bake apple inside pastry.
6)	Red applesauce (Max. Size – 1 pint/500 ml mason jar - sealed.
7)	Apple Chutney (Max. Size – 1 pint/500 ml mason jar - sealed.

PRIZE MONEY (Group Display Sections 1 – 7)
1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th
$6	$5	$4	$5