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Animal Shows
Barkin’ at The Fairgrounds – Dog Show
Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 8:15pm
Entries will be taken from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, August 15th.
Open Breeding Sheep Show
Premiums: 1st-$18 , 2nd-$16 , 3rd-$14 , 4th-$12 , 5th-$10 , 6th-$8
Junior Beef Cattle Show
Entry deadline: August 1, 2024
Premiums: 1st-$18 , 2nd-$16 , 3rd-$14 , 4th-$12 , 5th-$10 , 6th-$8
Junior Goat Show
Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Entry deadline: August 1, 2024
Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$9 , 3rd-$8 , 4th-$7 , 5th-$6 , 6th-$5
Junior Market & Commercial Ewe Sheep Show
Friday, August 16, 2024
Online Entry deadline: August 1, 2024
Department1 – Division 1
Open Beef Cattle Show
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Entry deadline: August 1, 2024
Department 1 – Division 5
Premiums: 1st-$25 , 2nd-$20 , 3rd-$15 , 4th-$13 , 5th-$10
Open Goat Show
Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Entry deadline: August 1, 2024
Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$9 , 3rd-$8 , 4th-$7 , 5th-$6 , 6th-$5
Junior Poultry Show & 4-H Chick Chain Auction
Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ 10:30am
Premiums: 1st-$5 , 2nd-$4 , 3rd-$3
Barkin’ at The Fairgrounds – Dog Show
Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 8:15pm
Entries will be taken from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, August 15.
Lots:
- Pet Dogs (Handler 10 years and under)
- Pet Dogs (Handler 11-15)
- Pet Dogs (Adult Handler) mixed breeds
- Sporting Group
- Toy Group
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Working/Herding Group
- Non-Sporting Group
- Best Trained/Most Obedient
- Best Trick
- Dog/Owner Look-a-like
- Lap dogs
- Best Dressed Dog
- Best Female (All Female 1st Place Winners will compete)
- Best Male (All Male 1st Place Winners will compete)
- Best of Show (Highest points overall)
Dog Show Sponsored By: Appalachian Veterinary Hospital
- Ribbons are awared for 1st-5th places
- Dogs with championship points are not permitted
- A dog can be entered in only one breed class (classes 4-10); however, dogs may be entered in classes (1-3) and (11-14) are desired.
- Dog must be kept on a leash at all times while on the fairgrounds
- Classes may be split into sub-classes for judging at the discretion of the judges.
- RABIES CERTIFICATES AND PARVO PAPERS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST ACCOMPANY EACH ANIMAL AT TIME OF ENTRY….NO EXCEPTIONS!
- No dogs under 6 months of age are permitted due to health precautions
- Proof of age required
- NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED! Contestants will pay Gate Admission
Open Breeding Sheep Shows
Judging starts at 1:00pm, August 17, 2024
Premiums: 1st-$18 , 2nd-$16 , 3rd-$14 , 4th-$12 , 5th-$10 , 6th-$8
Class 1: Wool and Woolies
Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6, 4th-$4, 5th-$2
Deadline to enter is August 1st
- Peewee (have not entered the 4th grade as of Jan. 2024)
- Junior (4th-6th grade as of Jan. 2024)
- Junior High (7th-8th grade as of Jan. 2024)
- Senior (9th-12th grade as of Jan. 2024)
Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6, 4th-$4, 5th-$2
*In order to show, exhibitors must use an animal submitted with the exhibitors
- Peewee (have not entered the 4th grade as of Jan. 2024)
- Junior (4th-6th grade as of Jan. 2024)
- Junior High (7th-8th grade as of Jan. 2024)
- Senior (9th-12th grade as of Jan. 2024)
Breed Shows
Class 3 – All Other Breeds
Class 4 – Horned Dorset
Class 5 – Dorset Advantage
Class 6 – Polled Dorset
Class 7 – Hampshire
Class 8 – Katahdin
Class 9 – Natural Color
Class 10 – Oxford
Class 11 – Shropshire
Class 12 – Southdown
Class 13 – Suffolk
Class 14 – Tunis
Lots and Date of Birth
- Senior Ram Lamb: 9/1/23 – 12/31/23
- Early Junior Ram Lamb: 1/1/24 – 2/14/24
- Late Junior Ram Lamb: 2/15/24 or later
- Pair of Ram Lambs
- Grand Champion Ram: (Ribbon only from lots 1, 2, and 3)
- Reserve Grand Champion Ram: (Ribbon only from Lot 1, 2, and 3)
- Senior Yearling Ewe: 9/1/22 – 2/14/23
- Junior Yearling Ewe: 2/15/23 – 8/31/23
- Pair of Yearling Ewe
- Senior Ewe Lamb: 9/1/23 – 12/31/23
- Early Junior Ewe Lamb: 1/1/24 – 1/31/24
- Intermediate Junior Ewe Lamb: 2/1/24 – 2/29/24
- Late Junior Ewe Lamb: 3/1/24 or later
- Pair of Ewe Lams
- Grand Champion Ewe – Ribbon only from lots: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13
- Reserve Grand Champion Ewe: ribbon only from lots: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13
- Flock = 2 Yearling ewes; 2 ewe lambs, 1 ram
- All premium checks must be cashed within 30 days
- Tennessee Exhibitors must have a (90 day) and Out of State Exhibitors must have a (30 day) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and meet the requirements of the Scrapie Program and the Cocke County Fair.
- Competition is open to anyone
- Online entries ONLY will be accepted. NO mail in entries.
- Registration or transfer certificates, properly executed, must be presented to the show chairman upon arrival.
- Exhibitors are allowed to enter NO more than two (2) animals per lot.
- Exhibitors must comply with Tennessee Department of Agriculture Rules and the Cocke County Fair General Rules.
- If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place premium money.
- Ribbons will be given for places 1st thru 10th.
- Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champions will receive Rosette Ribbons.
- Breed Show will be provided for any breed with ten (10) or more head an three (3) exhibitors. Breeds with less than ten (10) head and three (3) exhibitors will show in All Other Breeds, Class One (1) or at the discretion of the show chairman.
- Late entries will be accepted no later than 1 week past deadline and will not be guarenteed pen space.
- Entry fee: $2.00/head, Late Entry Fee: $3.00/head
- Each exhibitor must purchase a $5.00 livestock pass. Up to four (4) additional passes may be purchased for $5.00 each. One (1) vehicle and trailer only will be admitted and MUST park in designated area.
- Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor and animals kept in assigned pens.
- Decisions of the Show chairman and Judges will be final
- Supreme Ram and Ewe will be selected from the Breed Show ONLY (classes 1-12) at the conclusion of the show.
Junior Beef Cattle Show
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ 6:30pm – Entry deadline: August 1, 2024
Cattle must be in place by 5:30pm Tuesday, August 1, 2024 – Release time will be 10:00pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Premiums: 1st-$25 , 2nd-$20 , 3rd-$15 , 4th-$13 , 5th-$10
Class 1 – Angus
Class 2 – Saler
Class 3 – Hereford
Class 4 – Other Breeds
Class 5 – Dairy Steers
Lots & Calved
- Junior Heifer Calves: 1/1/24 or after
- Late Sr. Heifer Calves: 11/1/23 – 12/31/23
- Early Sr. Heifer Calves: 9/1/23 – 10/31/23
- Late Summer Yearling Heifers: 7/1/23 – 8/31/23
- Early Summer Yearling Heifers: 5/1/23 – 6/30/23
- Late Junior Yearling Heifers: 3/1/22 – 4/30/23
- Early Junior Yearling Heifers: 1/1/23 – 2/28/23
- Late Senior Yearling Heifers: 11/1/22 – 12/1/22
- Early Senior Yearling Heifers: 9/1/22 – 10/31/22
- Cow/Calf Pair: Calf – 1/1/24 or later
- Grand Champion: Ribbon Only
- Reserve Grand Champion: Ribbon Only
- Little Cow Buddies: (under 4th grade)
- Junior Showmanship: (4th-6th graders)
- Junior High Showmanship: (7th-8th grades)
- Senior Showmanship: (9th-12th)
- Premium checks MUST be cashed in 30 days
- Junior show is limited 4-H and FFA members enrolled by January 1 of current year or have no reached the end of the calendar year of their 21st birthday
- All animals entered in the Junior Show must be registered in the name of the junior exhibitor,or transferred to the exhibitor by August 1, 2024.
- Registation papers or transfer certificates must be presented to the chairperson of the show upon arrival to the grounds.
- All animals exhibited must be accompanied by valid health certificate and meet the health requirements of the Fair and State Rules
- Heifers and bulls shown in Other Breeds must be registered in the Herd Registry for their breed.
- Entry fee of $5.00 per tie space.
- If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place money
- Exhibitor and Spectator’s Pass will be required for $5.00 per person
- Two (2) animals per exhibitor per lot may be entered
- Breed show will be provided for any breed with ten (10) or more head. Breeds with less than ten (1) head will show in Class 4. To have a breed show, there must have been ten (1) or more head for the past three years, and then that breed will be granted it’s own show on the fourth year.
Litte Cow Buddies Rules:
- Children 2-8 years of Age, NOT a 4-H member
- Calves do not need to be registered, but must be purebred beef animal
- Animal does not have to be owned by the exhibitor
- Entries receive a trophy
Junior Goat Show
Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 6:30pm – Entry Deadline: August 1, 2024
Pre-registration is required
Late entries will NOT be accepted
Goats must be in place by 5:00pm, Thursday, August 15, 2024
Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$8 , 3rd-$6 , 4th-$4 , 5th-$2
Showmanship
The division of participant is determined by what was your child grade in school as of January 1st of the current year.
Junior Division: 4th-5th Grade
Junior High Division: 6th-8th Grade
Senior High Division: 9th-12th Grade
Market Goat Show
Class will be divided by weight of goats. Wethers and does may compete in this division. No bucks can compete in this division.
1. Light Weight
2. Medium Weight
3. Heavy Weight
4. Grand Champion Market Goat
5. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat
Breeding Meat Goat Show
Animals must be registered in. ameat goat association to participate. Open registration to percentage and full-blooded. Animals shown in this class cannot participate in the market goat show.
1. Buck Kids age up to 3 months.
2. Buck Kids age 3 to under 6 months
3. Buck Kid age 6 to under 9 months
4. Buck Kids age 9 to under 12 months
5. Grand Champion drive for Buck Kid
6. Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid
7. Doe Kid age up to under 3 months
8. Doe Kid age 3 months to under 6 months
9. Doe Kid age 6 months to under 9 months
10. Doe Kid age 9 months to under 12 months
11. Yearling Doe age 12 months to under 18 months
12. Yearling Doe age 18 months to under 24 months
13. Grand Champion Doe
14. Reserve Grand Champion Doe
Dairy Goat Division
Animals must be registered in a dairy association to particpate. Open registration to percentage and full-blooded. Animals shown in this class cannot participate in the market goat show.
1. Buck Kids age up to 3 months.
2. Buck Kids age 3 to under 6 months
3. Buck Kid age 6 to under 9 months
4. Buck Kids age 9 to under 12 months
5. Grand Champion drive for Buck Kid
6. Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid
7. Doe Kid age up to under 3 months
8. Doe Kid age 3 months to under 6 months
9. Doe Kid age 6 months to under 9 months
10. Doe Kid age 9 months to under 12 months
11. Yearling Doe age 12 months to under 18 months
12. Yearling Doe age 18 months to under 24 months
13. Milking Yearling: Under 2 Years
14. Does in Milk: 2yrs & under 3yrs
15. Does in Milk: 3yrs & under 5yrs
16. Does in Milk: 5yrs & Over
17. Senior Grand Champion
18. Senior Reserve Grand Champion
19. Grand Champion Doe
20. Reserve Grand Champion Doe
Miniature Goats
Animals must be registered in a Miniature Goat Breed association to participate. Open registration to percentage and full-blooded. Animals shown in this class cannot participate in the market goat show.
21. Buck Kids age up to 3 months.
22. Buck Kids age 3 to under 6 months
23. Buck Kid age 6 to under 9 months
24. Buck Kids age 9 to under 12 months
25. Grand Champion drive for Buck Kid
26. Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid
27. Doe Kid age up to under 3 months
28. Doe Kid age 3 months to under 6 months
29. Doe Kid age 6 months to under 9 months
30. Doe Kid age 9 months to under 12 months
31. Yearling Doe age 12 months to under 18 months
32. Yearling Doe age 18 months to under 24 months
33. Grand Champion Doe
34. Reserve Grand Champion Doe
35. Costume Class
Supreme
36. Supreme Buck
37. Supreme Buck
- Register Entries Online
- Goat entries will only be accepted by online entry. No paper entries will be accepted
- Late entries will NOT be accepted
- Premium check MUST be cashed in 30 days
- Exhibitor and Spectators pass is required at $5.00 per person per day.
- If only one entry in a class exhibitor will receive 2nd place money
- Horned and dehorned goats are allowed. Goats do not need to be registered to participate in this show, and all breeds are welcome.
- All goats must be accomplished by health papers and have an identifying tag or tattoo so that show officials can check their papers on arrival to the fairgrounds. If goats are tattooed, the tattoos must be legible
- Cloverbuds are children 2-8 years old and not a 4-H member
- Animals do not have to be owned by exhibitor
- Participants will receive a trophy
- All goats must be entered in the individual classes to participate in the costume class
Junior Market & Commercial Ewe Sheep Show
Department 1 – Division 1
Friday, August 16, 2024
Deadline for online entries is August 1, 2024
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING SHEEP!
ACTUAL EAR TAG NUMBERS MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN DOING ONLINE REGISTRATION and must correspond with the sheep at weigh in. Market lambs and commercial ewes must be shown by the exhibitor with the exceptio of when there is more than one entry in a class. If you have read the instructions, register entries online.
Class 1 – Market Type Showmanship
Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$8 , 3rd-$6 , 4th-$4 , 5th-$2
Judging starts @ 6:00pm on Friday, August 16, 2024
Exhibitors must use an animal entered in the name of the Exhibitor.
Junior (4th-6th grades as of January 1, 2024)
Junior High (7th-8th grades as of January 1, 2024)
Senior (9th-12th grades as of January 1, 2024)
Class 2 – Commercial Ewe Show
Premiums: 1st-$18 , 2nd-$16 , 3rd-$14 , 4th-$12 , 5th-$10 , 6th-$8
Judging starts after Showmanship.
Rules & Information
- All premium checks must be cashed within 30 days.
- Tennessee Exhibitors must ave a (90 day) and Out of State Exhibitors must have a (30 day) Certificate or Veterinary Inspection and meet the requirements of the Scrapie Program and the Cocke County Fair.
- Competition is open to members of 4-H, FFA, or any sheep association and must not have reached 21st birthday on January 1, 2024.
- Online entries ONLY will be accepted. NO mail in entries.
- Exhibitors must comply with Tennessee Department of Agriculture Rules and the Cocke County Fair General Rules.
- If only one entry In a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place premium money.
- Ribbons will be given for places 1st through 10th.
- Late entries will be accepted no later than 1 week past deadline and will not be guarenteed pen space.
- Entry fee: $2.00/head, Late Entry Fee: $3.00/head
- Each Exhibitor must purchase a $5.00 livestock pass. Up to four (4) additional passes may be purcahsed for $5.00. One (1) vehicle and trailer only will be admitted and MUST park in designated area.
- Feed and beeding must be furnished by the exhibitor and animals kept in assigned pens.
- Decisions of the Show chairman and Judges will be final.
- Exhibitors may show no more than two (2) ewes per lot in the Commercial Ewe Show.
- All ewe lambs must have lamb teeth. Yearling ewes must have yearling teeth,
- No ewes with two (2) year teeth will be shown in the Commercial Ewe show.
- Ewes shown as commercial ewes CANNOT show in the Open Breeding Show.
- Ewes will be divided into classes by weight
- Champion and Reserve Champion Commercial Ewes receive Rosette Ribbons – No premium money
Lots
- Yearling Commercial ewe – White Face Influence
- Lamb Commercial Ewe – White Face Influence
- Yearling Commercial Ewe – Black Face Influence
- Lamb Commercial Ewe – Black Face Influence
- Champion Commercial Ewe
- Reserve Champion Ewe
Class 3 – Market Lamb Show
Premiums: 1st-$18 , 2nd-$16 , 3rd-$14 , 4th-$10 , 5th-$8 , 6th-$6
Judging starts after Commercial Ewe Show
General Rules of Commercial Ewe Show Apply
- Exhibitors may show no more than four (4) lambs in the Market Lamb Show
- All market lambs must have lamb teeth and must be wethers or ewes.
- Ewe lambs shown as market lambs CANNOT show in the Open Breed Show
- Lambs will divided into classes by weight
- There will not be a sale in connection at this show.
- Champion and Reserve Champion Market Lambs receive Rosette Ribbons and No Premium Money
Lots
- Market Lambs – White Face Influence
- Market Lambs – Black Face Influence
- Champion Market Lamb
- Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Open Beef Cattle Show
Department 1 – Division 5
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ 6:30pm – Entry Deadline: August 1, 2024
Release time will be Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ 10:00pm
Open & Junior Show will be held simultaneously
Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$9 , 3rd-$8 , 4th-$7 , 5th-$6 , 6th-$5
Class 2 – Saler
Class 3 – Hereford
Class 4 – Other Breeds
Lots and Ages:
1. Junior Heifer Calves: 1/1/24 or after
2. Late Sr. Heifer Calves: 11/1/23 – 12/31/23
3. Early Sr. Heifer Calves: 9/1/23 – 10/31/23
4. Late Summer Yearling Heifers: 7/1/23 – 8/31/23
5. Early Summer Yearling Heifers: 5/1/23 – 6/30/23
6. Late Junior Yearling Heifers: 3/1/23 – 4/30/23
7. Early Junior Yearling Heifers: 1/1/23 – 2/28/23
8. Late Senior Yearling Heifers: 11/1/23 – 12/31/22
9. Early Senior Yearling Heifers: 9/1/22 – 10/31/22
10. Cow/Calf: Calf 1/1/24 or later
11. Grand Champion: Ribbon Only
12. Reserve Grand Champion: Ribbon Only
13. Junior Bull Calves: 1/1/24 or after
14. Late Senior Bull Calves: 11/1/23 – 12/31/23
15. Early Senior Bull Calves: 9/1/23 – 10/31/23
16. Late Summer Yearling Bulls: 7/1/23 – 8/31/23
17. Early Senior Summer Yearling Bulls: 5/1/23 – 6/30/23
18. Late Junior Yearling Bulls: 3/1/23 – 4/30/23
19. Early Junior Yearling Bulls: 1/1/23 – 2/28/23
20. Late Senior Yearling Bulls: 11/1/22 – 12/31/22
21. Early Senior Yearling Bulls: 9/1/22 – 10/31/22
22. Late Two Year Old Bulls: 5/1/22 – 8/31/22
23. Early Two Year Old Bulls: 1/1/22 – 4/30/22
24. Grand Champion: Ribbon Only
25. Reserve Grand Champion: Ribbon Only
26. Get-of-Sire
27. Junior Get-of-Sire
28. Best Six Head
29. Breeder’s Herd
30. Group of Five
- Premium checks MUST be cashed in 30 days
- All animals exhibited mst be accompanied by a valid health certificate and meet health requirements of the Fair and State Rules
- Entry fee of $5.00 per tie space
- If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place money.
- Heifers and bulls shown in Other Breeds must be registered in the Herd Registry for their breed.
- Get-of-Sire: (four animals, by one sire, any age, both sexes represented)
- Junior Get-of-Sire: (three animals from one sire, both sexes represented)
- Best Six Head (owned or co-owned exhibitor – all animals must have been shown in individual classes to be eligible)
- Breeder’s Herd: Four (4) animals, either sex, bred and owned by the exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes.
- Group of Five (5) Head: Five (5) animals of either sex, owned by the exhibitor
- All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible
- Exhibitor and Spectator’s Pass will be required for $5.00 per person
- Two (2) animals per exhibitor per lot may be entered
- Breed shows will be provided for any breed with ten (10) or more head breeds with less than (10) head will show in Class 4. To have a breed show there must have been ten (10) or more head for the past three years and then that breed will be granted its own show on the forth year.
- A Supreme Champion (female and male) will be selected from all the respected breed champion
- Jackpot Adult Showmanship and Jackpot Showmanship will be at the conclusion of show, prior to Supreme Champion Drive Open to any adult not eligible to compete in Junior Beef Show Exhibitor do not have to own animal shown
- Exhibitor can show animal of either sex
- Winner will take total jackpot of all entries
- Entry fee is $10.00
Open Goat Show
Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 6:30pm – Entry Deadline: August 1, 2024
Preregistration is required. Late entries will NOT be accepted. Register entries online.
Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$9 , 3rd-$8 , 4th-$7 , 5th-$6 , 6th-$5
Class 1 – Meat
Lots and Ages:
- Buck Kids: Under 3 months
- Buck Kids: 3-6 Months
- Buck Kids: 6-9 Months
- Buck Kids: 9-12 Months
- Grand Champion Buck Kid: Ribbons Only
- Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid: Ribbons Only
- Doe Kid: Under 3 months
- Doe Kid: 3-6 Months
- Doe Kid: 6-9 Months
- Doe Kid: 9-12 Months
- Yearling Doe: 12-18 Months
- Yearling Doe: 18-24 Months
- Grand Champion Doe: Ribbons Only
- Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Ribbons Only
- Wether Kid: Under 3 Months
- Wether Kid: 3-6 Months
- Wether Kid: 6-9 Months
- Wether Kid: 9-12 Months
- Grand Champion Wether Kid: Ribbons Only
- Reserve Grand Champion Wether: Ribbon Only
- Premiums checks MUST be cashed in 30 days
- Exhibitor and Spectatoe’s pass is required at $5 per person per day
- If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will recieve 2nd place money
- Horned and dehorned goats are allowed. Goats do not need to be registered to participate in this show, and all breeds are welcome.
- All goats must be accompanied by health papers and have an identifying tag or tattoo so that show officials can check their papers on arrival to the fairgrounds.
- If goats are tattooed, the tattoos must be legible
Jackpot Adult Showmanship
- Jackpot Showmanship will be at the conclusion of show prior to Costume Class
- Open to any adult not eligible to compete in Junior goat Show.
- Exhibitors do not have to own animal shown
- Exhibitors can show animal of either sex
- Winner will take total jackpot of all entries
- Entry fee is $10.00
Junior Poultry Show
Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ 10am
Premiums: 1st-$5 , 2nd-$4 , 3rd-$3
Saphire Gem
Silver Lace Wyandotte
- Entries MUST be tested for pullorum-typhoid before entering the barn and present a pullorum test certificate. Birds will be tested FREE OF CHARGE on August 10, 2024 from 8:00am – 10:30am.
- Feeding and Watering of ALL poultry will be done by Fair Barn staff.
- The individual exhibiting must own all entries.
- No one will be allowed in the aisle during the judging other than the clerk and/or show officials. No one will interfere with the judges or the birds during judging under penalty of and forfeiture of prizes.
- Local birds only
- NO SICK BIRDS will be allowed in the show bar, and owner will be asked to immediately remove them from the fairgrounds.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
- Birds will be on display all week.
Agricultural Mechanics
Department 2 – Division 1
Small Projects: 1st-$5 , 2nd-$4 , 3rd-$3
Medium Projects: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$8 , 3rd-$6
Large Projects: 1st-$15 , 2nd-$12 , 3rd-$10
Class 3 – Lot 11: 1st-$40 , 2nd-$30
Highest Total Placing FFA Chapter – $50
Class 1 – Small Projects
Lots:
- Best Job – Welding
- Best Job – Gas Welding
- Best Job Brazing
- Metal Project
- Wood Project – Crafts
- Wood Project – Ag
- Tractor Hitch Pin
- Electrical Circuits
- Plumbing Projects
- Tobacco Tomahawk
- Most Original Project
Class 2 – Medium Projects
Lots:
- Carpenter’s Toolbox
- Nail Box
- Wood Feed Trough
- Metal Feed Trough
- Wood Projects – Crafts
- Wood Projects – Ag
- Metal Project
- Most Original Project
- Metal Post Driver
- Metal Sawhorses
- Tobacco Baler
Class 3 – Large Projects
Lots:
- Metal Farm Gate
- Wood Farm Gate
- Picnic Table
- Lawn Furniture
- Tractor Boom
- Tractor Carry All
- Round Bale Loader
- Best Labor Saving Device
- 3-Point Tractor Equipment
- Wood Project
- Metal Project
- Utility Trailer
- Livestock Feeder
Enter Entries: Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Entries accepted from Cocke and surrounding counties.
- Teachers/Leaders must certify projects entered have been made since August 2023 in a school or home shop by an enrolled Vocational Agriculture student, and have not been previously exhibited at the Cocke County Fair.
- Articles are to be placed indesignated lots.
- Exhibits will be judged on workmanship, utility, and materials used.
- Projects must have been made by the exhibitor.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
- Items can be picked up on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after 1pm.
Crafts
Department 4 – Division 4
Premiums: 1st-$3 , 2nd-$2 , 3rd-$1
Class 1 – Adults
Lots:
1. Basket Woven
2. Basket Decorative
3. Wood Working
4. Birdhouse
5. Painted Glass Item
6. Wall/Door Hanging
7. Dotting Craft
8. Birthday Gift Wrapping
9. Birthday Handcrafted Card
10. Birthday Gift Bag
11. Christmas Gift Wrapping
12. Christmas Handcrafted Card
13. Christmas Gift Bag
14. Christmas Stocking
15. Holiday Decoration – Christmas
16. Holiday Decoration – Easter
17. Holiday Decoration – 4th of July
18. Holiday Decoration – Fall
19. Holiday Decoration – Thanksgiving
20. Holiday Decoration – Valentine’s Day
21. Earrings
22. Necklace
23. Bracelet
24. Pin
25. Gourds – Decorated
26. Scrapbook Page
27. Plastic Canvas Item
28. Puzzles 500 piece or more
29. Decorative Hand Towel
30. Color by Number
31. Miscellaneous Item
Class 2 – Juniors (15-18)
Lots:
1. Woodworking
2. Birthday Gift Wrapping
3. Birthday Gift Bag
4. Birthday Handcrafted Card
5. Christmas Gift Wrapping
6. Christmas Gift Bag
7. Christmas Handcrafted Card
8. Christmas Ornament
9. Christmas Stocking
10. Holiday Decorations (other than christmas)
11. Door/Wall Hangings
12. Jewelry – Necklaces
13. Jewelry – Bracelets
14. Jewelry – Earrings
15. Birdhouses
16. Candles
17. Sand Art
18. Picture Frames
19. Sun Catchers
20. Miscellaneous
21. Puzzle – 500 pieces
Class 3 – Intermediate (10-14)
Lots:
1. Woodworking
2. Birthday Gift Wrapping
3. Birthday Gift Bag
4. Birthday Handcrafted Card
5. Christmas Gift Wrapping
6. Christmas Gift Bag
7. Christmas Handcrafted Card
8. Christmas Ornament
9. Christmas Stocking
10. Holiday Decorations (other than Christmas)
11. Door/Wall Hangings
12. Jewelry – Necklaces
13. Jewelry – Bracelets
14. Jewelry – Earrings
15. Birdhouses
16. Candles
17. Sand Art
18. Picture Frames
19. Sun Catchers
20. Miscellaneous
21. Puzzle – 500 pieces
Class 4 – Elementary (6-9)
Lots:
1. Woodworking
2. Birthday Gift Wrapping
3. Birthday Gift Bag
4. Birthday Handcrafted Card
5. Christmas Gift Wrapping
6. Christmas Gift Bag
7. Christmas Handcrafted Card
8. Holiday Decorations (other than Christmas)
9. Door/Wall Hangings
10. Jewelry – Necklaces
11. Jewelry – Bracelets
12. Jewelry – Earrings
13. Candles
14. Sand Art
15. Picture Frame
16. Sun Catcher
17. Bible School Creation
18. Puzzle 250 pieces or less
19. Miscellaneous
Class 5 – Preschool
Lots:
1. Birthday Gift Bag
2. Birthday Handcrafted Card
3. Christmas Gift Bag
4. Christmas Handcrafted Card
5. Holiday Decorations
6. Door/Wall Hangings
7. Sand Art
8. Picture Frame
9. Sun Catcher
10. Bible School Creation
11. Popsicle Stick Creation
12. Miscellaneous
13. Puzzle – 25 Piece or Less
Enter Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 11:00am – 4:00pm.
- Add rules on the back of the puzzle, name of the puzzle, and how many pieces
- Entries must have been completed by August 2023
- Items can be picked up Sunday, August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm
- Exhibitors may enter one (1) article per lot
- All entries must be handmade by exhibitor
- If an entry is determined by the judges to NOT be handmade, they will be disqualified
- No soiled entries will be accepted
- Premium check MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Garden Products: Adult & Youth
Department 2 – Division 3 / Division A
Class 1, 3, 4 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 2 Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6
Class 1 – Vegetables
Lots:
1. Green Bean (12)
2. Any Other Bean (12)
3. Beets (5)
4. Cabbage (1 head)
5. Carrots (5 w/tops)
6. White Sweet Corn (3 ears)
7. Yellow Sweet Corn (3 ears)
8. Cucumber (3)
9. Egg Plant (2)
10. Okra (12)
11. Onion (5)
12. Field Pea (12 pods)
13. Green Sweet Pepper (3)
14. Hot Pepper (5)
15. Banana Pepper (5)
16. Irish Potato (3)
17. Sweet Potato (3)
18. Red Potato (3)
19. Rhubarb (5)
20. White Squash (3)
21. Yellow Squash (3)
22. Any Variety Squash (3)
23. Cherry/Patio Tomato (10)
24. Red Tomato (3)
25. Yellow Tomato (3)
26. Zucchini (3)
Class 2 – Farm Exhibits
Lots:
- Farm Basket (6) or more fresh vegetables
Class 3 – Fruits
Lots:
1. Red Apple (3)
2. Yellow Apple (3)
3. Grape (3 bunches)
4. Peaches (3)
5. Pears (3)
6. Blueberries – 1 dozen
7. Blackberry
8. Raspberry
9. Any Other
Class 4A – Giant
Lots:
1. Variety Tomato
2. Potato
3. Sweet Pepper
4. Hot Pepper
5. Squash
6. Zucchini
7. Cucumber
8. Any Other
9. Best of Show
- One (1) entry, per exhibitor, per lot. Family members cannot duplicate entries in the same lot.
- The exhibitor MUST have grown and harvested since May 1, 2024
- The Fair will provide paper plates for display.
- Judging: Conforming to amount required for exhibit; condition: free of dirt, disease, and blemishes; Uniform: shape, size, color; Maturity: proper stage for table use (conforms to market demand typical of variety).
- Farm Baskets (Class 2) consist of siz (6) or more fresh vegetables. Judged: 30% Number of Variety; 40% Quality; 30% Attractiviness of Display.
- Premiums checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Department 2 – Division 6
Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 1 – One Dozen Standard Size (chicken)
Class 2 – One Dozen Bantam Size (chicken)
Class 3 – Half Dozen any Fowl (duck, guinea, etc.)
Lots:
1. White
2. Brown
3. Tinted (any color)
Enter entries Sunday, August 11 from 11:00am – 4:00pm at the Agriculture Barn
*Pick up entires Sunday, August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm
- Eggs must orginate from exhibitors personal flock
- No cracked or broken eggs will be accepted
- Any entry with polish, spray, or any other substance applied to egg will be disqualified.
- Judging will be based on uniform of size, shape, and color.
- Displays must be in a carton
- Judges may open and inspect the yolk to make a final decision.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Field & Commercial Crops
Department 2 – Division 2
Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3, Largest Pumpkin: 1st-$10
Class 1 – Corn
Lots:
- White (3 ears)
- Yellow (3 ears)
- White (3 stalks)
- Yellow (3 stalks)
- Indian (3 ears)
- Broom (3 stalks)
- Any Variety Popcorn (3 ears)
Class 3 – Hay
Lots:
- Alfalfa
- Clover
- Corn Silage (3 stalks)
- Grass
- Soybean and Millet
Class 4 – Pumpkins
Lots:
- Largest by stated weight at judging
- Most unusual type, shape and color
- Best Pumpkin
- Miniature
- Cutshaw
- General
Class 5 – Melons
Lots:
- Long Watermelons
- Round Watermelons
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew
Class 6 – Sunflowers
Lots:
- Largest Stalks – Sunflower Root included
- Largest Head Sunflower
- Small Head Sunflower
Class 7 – Gourds
Lots:
- Birdhouse
- Snake
- Most Unusual (shape/color)
- Best Ornamental
- Long – Neck
Class 8 – Fleece
Lots:
- Wool
Class 9 – Youth
Lots:
- Largest Head Sunflower
- Smallest Head Sunflower
- Gourds
- Pumpkin
- Watermelon
- All entries must be gorwn and harvested by exhibitor since September 2023.
- Item can be picked up Sunday, August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm
- One exhibitor, per entry, per lot.
- Any products bought from a store will be disqualified.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Herbs
Department 2 – Division 8
Class 1, 2 & 3 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 4 Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Class 1 – Kitchen Garden
Lots:
- Any herbs – at least 3 in a container (Basil, Chives, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano, Dill)
Class 2 – Tea Garden
Lots:
- Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Catnip
Class 3 – All Potted Herbs (any size)
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Chives
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sage
- Catnip
- Mint
- Lemon Balm
- Echinacea
- Lavender
- Tarragon or Mexican Terragon
- Lemon Grass
- Stevia
- Wormwood
- Cilantro
- Dill
- All Other Herbs
Class 4 – All Cut Herbs
Lots:
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Chives
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sage
- Catnip
- Mint
- Lemon Balm
- Echinacea
- Lavender
- Tarragon or Mexican Tarragon
- Lemon Grass
- Stevia
- Wormwood
- Cilantro
- All Other Herbs
Enter Entries Sunday, August 11, 2024 ONLY from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
*Items can be picked up on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm
- Single herb in a pot, three(3) or more herbs in a pot.
- Tea herbs must be potted in a bowl/dish with two(2) or more in each container
- ONLY containers of herbs will be judged on size of herb, healthiness, fullness, and fragrance.
- Bottles will be provided for cut herbs – Class 4
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Fine Arts
Department 4 – Division 3
Junior Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Adults Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 1 – Adults
Lots:
- Oil – Portrait
- Oil – Landscape
- Oil – Animals
- Acrylics – Portrait
- Acrylics – Landscape
- Acrylics – Animal
- Watercolor
- Pen
- Pencil
- Charcoal
- Abstract – any medium
Class 2 – Juniors (14-17 years)
Lots:
- Oil
- Acrylic
- Pencil or Pen
- Charcoal
- Watercolor
- Miscellaneous
Class 3 – Intermediate (10-14 years)
Lots:
- Painting
- Pencil or Pen
- Crayon
- Miscellaneous
Class 4 – Elementary (6-9 years)
Lots:
- Painting
- Pencil or Pen
- Crayon
- Finger Painting
- Miscellaneous
Class 5 – Preschool
Lots:
- Painting
- Pencil or Pen
- Crayon
- Miscellaneous
Enter art work Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
- Large Print: ALL PICTURES MUST BE READY TO HANG. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PICTURES NOT READY TO HANG.
- We prefer them to be on heavy board, matted or framed.
- Items can be picked up Sunday, August 18 after 1:00pm
- Title Professional (those who sell or teach classes) will be allowed to enter under a separate classification 1 through 3.
- Entries must be original work and entered in the artist’s name.
- Exhibitors may enter only one (1) picture per lot.
- Watercolors, Charcoal, drawings, and pastels must be protected by glass or plastic.
- ID tage or space on back of artwork should contain: Name, Address, and Phone number for the exhibitor. If initials appear on the artowrk, they will be covered for judging.
- Artwork entered in previous competitions of the fair are ineligible.
- The Fair Association reserves the right to disqualify entries of any person interfering with judges, clerks, or placing of ribbons.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
Photography
Department 4 – Division 2
Premiums for Class 1 & 2: 1st-$5, 2nd-$3, 3rd-$2
Premiums for Class 3 & 4: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Class 1 – Color or Black & White Prints – Adults
(Matted or mounted from 5×7 to 8×10)
Lots:
- Candid of person or people
- Portrait
- Animals
- Landscapes
- Waterscapes
- Skyscrapes
- Inanimate Objects
- Flowers/Plants
- Action
- Insects
- Architecture
- Any Other Photo
- Fair Scene (anywhere in USA)
- Best of Show
Class 2 – Color or Black & White Prints – Youth
(Matted or mounted from 5×7 o 8×10)
Lots:
- People
- Landscape, Waterscape, or Skyscrape
- Animals
- Flowers/Plants
- Buildings
- Inanimate Objects
- Any Other Photo
- Fair Scene (anywhere in USA)
- Best of Show
Class 3 – Snapshots – Adults
Class 4 – Snapshots – Youth
(4×6 matted on postor board)
Lots:
- People
- Portrait
- Scapes (land, sea, or air)
- Buildings
- Animals
- Flowers/Plants
- Series of 3 related photographs
- Humorous (photo makes you laugh)
- Best of Show
Enter Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 11:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 11:00am – 3:00pm
- All entries in Class 1 and 2 must be at least 5×7, but no larger than 8×10.
- Entries must be matted and mounted on mat board no smaller than 8×10 and no larger than 11×14
- Name, Address, Class, and Lot Number MUST be on the back of each entry.
- Entries must be made in person and must be work of the exhibitor.
- All exhibitors must be amateur.
- Youth competitors in Classes 2 and 4 must be 18 years and younger.
- No previous winners will be accepted.
- Limit one (1) entry in each lot per exhibitor.
- The Cocke County Fair Association will not be responsible for any photography entered for competition.
- No framed photography will be accepted.
- Please make sure that prints are matted and mounted securely because of humidity in the building. Use the strongest adhesive. Flimsy postboard is subject to warpage.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Judging will be based on:
- Photography Quality: technical correctness
- Composition: arragnement of subjext matter for best effect
- Originality: eye-catching appeal to the greatest number of people
- Relevance: how the photographic subject relates to the lot category
Sewing & Needlework
Department 3 – Division 3
Quilts: 1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$10
Adult/Youth Classes 2 thru 9: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4
=Class 1 – Quilts
Lots:
- New Appliqued
- New Piece
- Machine Quilted
- Hand Pieced & Hand Quilted
- Wall Hanging
- Baby
- Quilted Throw
- Quilted Print
Class 2 – Pillows
Lots:
- Counted Cross-Stitch
- Quilted
- Pieced
- Other
Class 3 – Afghans
Lots:
- Crocheted
- Knitted
Class 4 – Crocheted Items
Lots:
- Clothing
- Doilies
- Scarf
- Other
Class 5 – Knitting Items
Lots:
- Sweater
- Vest
- Scarf
- Hat
- Other Clothing
- Miscellaneous
Class 6 – Embroidery
Lots:
- Pillowcase
- Other
- Pretty Punch
Class 7 – Framed Items
Lots:
- Crossed-stitched Small (under 11×14)
- Crossed-stitch Large (over 11×14)
- Counted Crossed Stitch Large (11×14)
- Counted Crossed Stitch Medium (8×10)
- Counted Crossed Stitch Small (5×7)
- Counted Crossed Stitch Mini (under 5×7)
Class 8 – Single Article Clothing
Lots:
- Woman’s Blouse
- Woman’s Skirt
- Woman’s Pants
- Woman’s Casual Dress
- Woman’s Dressy Dress
- Nightgown or Pajamas
- Men’s Clothing
- Hand Bag
- Child’s Dress (for under age 6)
- Child’s Playsuit (for under age 6)
- Apron
- Costume
- Quilt Square (12.5 x 12.5)
- Vest
- Placement (2)
- Table Runner
- Jacket
- Fancy Apron
- Any Other Sewn Item
Class 10 – Youth Division
Lots:
- Skirt
- Jacket
- Blouse
- Dress
- Shorts
- Apron
- Pillow
- Crocheted item
- Knitted item
- Miscellaneous sewn item – Large
- Miscellaneous sewn item – Small
Entry Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
- Entries have been made since August 2023
- Only one (1) entry per lot, per exhibitor, may be entered
- No classes will be added – Don’t ask!
- Best of show – Rosette
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
Baked Goods
Department 3 – Division 1
Class 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 & 8 Premiums: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4
Class 3 & 5 Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6
Class 9 – Youth Division Lots 1-12 Premiums: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4
Lots 13 & 14 Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6
Class 1 – Breads
Lots:
- Yeast Loaf Bread
- Sweet Loaf Bread (pumpkin, banana, etc.)
Class 2 – Biscuits
Lots:
- Buttermilk (3 each)
- Sweet Milk (3 each)
- Dinner Rolls (3 each)
Class 3 – Cakes
Lots:
- Chocolate (layer)
- Pound Cake (flavored)
- Coconut (layer)
- Carrot (layer)
- Roll Cake (pumpkin, red velvet, etc.)
Bring Half of Cake
Class 4 – Cookies
Lots:
- Brownies (3 each)
- Chocolate (3 each)
- Oatmeal (3 each)
- Peanut Butter (3 each)
- Sugar (3 each)
- Chocolate Chip (3 each)
- Bar Cookie (3 each)
- Novacks (3 each)
- Miscellaneous (3 each)
Class 5 – Pies
Double, Lattice, Single Crust, Meringue
Lots:
- Cherry
- Apple (fresh)
- Pecan
- Chess
- Chocolate Cream
- Coconut Cream
- Lemon Meringue
Class 6 – Muffins
Lots:
- Cornbread (3 each)
- Cornbread Variations (3 each)
- Sweet (3 each) (blueberry, cranberry, etc.)
Class 7 – Candy
Lots:
- Chocolate Fudge
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Any Other Candy
Class 8 – Miscellaneous
Lots:
- Cake Mix Creation
- Decorated Cake (judged on decoration only, can use foam)
Class 9 – Youth Division
Lots:
- Cornmeal Muffins (3 each)
- Biscuits (3 each)
- Sweet Muffins (3 each) Fruit
- Brownies (3 each)
- Chocolate Chip Cookies (3 each)
- Oatmeal Cookies (3 each)
- Peanut Butter Cookies (3 each)
- Sugar Cookies (3 each)
- No Bake Cookies, Novacks (3 each)
- Decorated Cupcakes (3 each)
- Miscellaneous
- Sweet Loaf Bread
- Fruit Pies (whole pie)
- Any flavored layer iced cake (whole)
- Best of Show – Rosette
Enter Monday, August 12, 2024 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
- A sample of entry will be kept for display.
- Fair Committee will dispose of all items
- Paper plates, covered card board, and disposable pie pans are recommended, glass dishes will be accepted.
- The Fair can not be held responsible for stolen, or broken dishes, plates, or containers.
- All entries MUST BE HOME MADE.
- No prepared pie crust on any type of mixes are to be used (exprect class 8 Lot 1 and 2)
- Judging will be on appearance, textured, color and flavor.
- Only one (1) entery per lot per exhibition may be entered and person submitting entry must be the baker.
- YOUTH ENTRIES MUST SUBMIT THEIR RECIPE
- NO PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITORS
- Adult and youth will be judged separately
- Pick up items on Sunday, August 18, 2024 AFTER 1:00pm
Canning: Adult & Youth
Department 3 – Division 2
Class 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Class 1 – Fruits (pints/quarts)
Lots:
- Apples
- Apple Sauce
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Blackberries
- Pears
- Miscellaneous
Class 2 – Vegetables (quarts)
Lots:
- Tomato – Whole
- Tomato – Quartered
- Green Beans
- Greens
- Shelly Beans
- All Other Shelled Beans
- Green Tomato
- Miscellaneous
Class 3 – Vegetables (pints/quarts)
Lots:
- Okra
- Corn
- Carrots
- Soup Mixture
- Peas
- Miscellaneous
Class 4 – Pickles and Relish (pints)
Lots:
- Cucumber pickles – whole
- Cucumber pickles – sliced
- Dill pickles (may be quarts)
- Bread and Butter Pickles
- Green Tomatoes
- Pickled Okra
- Hot Peppers
- Beets
- Pepper Relish
- Corn Relish
- Chow-Chow
- Salsa
- Sauerkraut
- Miscellaneous
- Any other relish
Class 5 – Juices
Lots:
- Tomato
- Grape
- Miscellaneous
Class 6 – Preserves (half pint/pint)
Lots:
- Strawberry
- Peach
- Blackberry
- Any other preserve
Class 7 – Butter (half pint/pint)
Lots:
- Apple
- Peach
- Pear
Class 8 – Jams (half pint/pint)
Lots:
- Strawberry
- Blackberry
- Cherry
- Raspberry
- Miscellaneous
Class 9 – Jelly (jelly jars)
Lots:
- Blackberry
- Apple
- Grape
- Any Other
Class 10 – Dried (any size jar)
Lots:
- Dried Beans
- Dried Peas
- Dried Fruit
- Dried Herbs
- Dried Vegetables
- Any Other
- Exhibitors must have canned all entries after September 1, 2023
- Entries must be in clean, heat treated standard canning jars with new lids.
- Item name on jar with dates made, exhibitor initials on bottom of jar, rusty lids, peanut butter jars, mayonaise jars and pickle jars WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Only one (1) entry per lot, except miscellanous and they must be different.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
- Items may be picked up Sunday, August 18 after 1:00pm.
Homemade Wines
Department 3 – Division 4
Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 1
Lots:
- White Muscadine
- Red Muscadine
Class 2
Lots:
- Red Grape
- White Grape
Class 3
Lots:
- Blackberry
Entries must be entered on Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 11:00am – 4:00pm.
- This is an amateur contest
- No entry shall be involved in any way with commercial wines
- Each entry must be in a glass container, containing no less than 1/2 pint and no more than 1 quart
- Each entry needs name of wine and date made
Honey
Department 2 – Division 7
Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
All entries in this department will be accepted on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
Class 1 – Extracted
Lots:
1. White
2. Extra Light Amber
3. Light Amber
4. Amber
5. Dark Amber
6. Dark
Class 2 – Comb
Lots:
1. White
2. Extra Light Amber
3. Light Amber
4. Amber
5. Dark Amber
6. Dark
Class 3 – Framed
Lots:
1. Shallow Frame of Light Honey
2. Shallow Frame of Dark Honey
3. Medium Frame of Light Honey
4. Medium Frame of Dark Honey
5. Deep Frame of Light Honey
6. Deep Frame of Dark Honey
Class 3 – Beeswax
Lots:
1. Candles (minimum height – 2″)
2. Any Other Beeswax (Must be 1 lb. or more)
- Entries Accepted Saturday, August 11, 2024 from 11:00 am. – 4:00 pm.
- Extracted honey is to be exhibited in a classic or queen like one pound glass jar (unlabeled)
- Comb honey is to be exhibited in a wide mouth pint canning jar (unlabeled)
- Frames of honey must be in a sanitary (leak proof), bee-proof container.
- Honey with a moisture content greater than 18.6% will be disqualified.
- Candles made of beeswax should be a minimum length of 2 inches.
- Other beeswax must have been produced and packed by the exhibitor during the current fair year.
- An observation hive must have standard frames, a marked queen, and must be well ventilated.
- Judging will be according to the official scorecard.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
- Items must be picked up on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm.
Antiques
Department 6 – Division 1
Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Class 1 – Antiques
Lots:
1. Tea cup + saucer
2. Dinner Plate
3. Porcelain Figurine
4. Drinking Glass
5. Depression Glass
6. Milk Glass
7. Book
8. Silver Item
9. Toy
10. Blue Glass
11. Candy Dish with Lid
12. Photo Album
13. Gravy Boat
14. Tin Container
15. Clothing Accessory
16. Stamp on Post Card or Envelope
17. Doll
18. Butter Dish
19. Carnival Glass
20. Candle Holder
21. Teapot
22. Kitchen Utensil
23. Cast Iron Skillet
24. Serving Item
25. Cake Plate
26. Best of Show
Entries will be accepted Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Lot place winners from 2023 are INELIGIBLE to paticipate
Recyclables
Department 4 – Division 5
Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Adult
Class 1 – Plastic
Class 2 – Wood
Class 3 – Metal
Class 4 – Any other
Lots:
- Small – 12 inches and under
- Large – OVer 12 inches
Youth
Class 1 – Plastic
Class 2 – Wood
Class 3 – Metal
Class 4 – Any other
Lots:
- Small – 12 inches and under
- Large – OVer 12 inches
Enter Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 11:00am – 4:00pm.
- Item may be picked up Sunday, August 18 after 1:00pm
- Exhibitors may enter one (1) article per lot.
- All entries must be homemade by exhibitor
- If an entry is determined by the judges to NOT be handmade, they will be disqualified.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
Flowers
Department 2 – Division 4
Class 1 & 2 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3
Class 3, 4 & 5 Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1
Class 1 – Arrangements
Lots:
- All Green
- All Red
- Sunflowers (no giant sunflowers)
- Zinnias
- White Only
- Wild Flowers
Class 2 – Plant Material
Lots:
- African Violet
- Airplane Plant or Spider Plant
- Any Other Annual
- Asparagus Gern Type
- Begonia – Wax Leaf
- Blooming Hanging Basket
- Boston Fern Types
- Any Other Cactus
- Cactus – Christmas/Thanksgiving
- Coleus
- English Ivy
- Any Other Foliage
- Impatients
- Peace Lily
- Schefflera
- Shamrock
- Wandering Jew or Mouse Ear
- Orchid
- Flowering Plant
- Swedish Ivy
Class 3 – Cut Specimens
Lots:
- Althea or Rose of Sharon
- Any other Annual
- Asters
- Berried Shrub
- Black Eyed Susan or Rudbeckia
- Butterfly Bush
- Canna Bloom and One (1) Leff
- Celosia
- Cosmos
- Crepe Myrtle
- Dahlia – Small
- Dahlia – Medium
- Dahlia – Large
- Day Lily
- Gladiola
- Ornamental Grasses
- Hibiscus
- Hollyhocks
- Hosta Bloom – Spike or One (1) Leaf
- Marigold – Small
- Marigold – Medium
- Marigold – Large
- Any Other Perennial
- Petunia (blue and purple shades)
- Petunia (red and pink shades)
- Petunia (white and bicolor)
- Queen Ann’s Lace
- Scarlet Sage
- Sunflower – Small
- Sunflower – Medium
- Sunflower – Large
- Zinnia – Small
- Zinnia – Medium
- Zinnia – Large
- Calla Lily
Class 4 – Roses
Lots:
- Old Time
- Orange
- Pink
- Red
- Salmon
- Yellow
- White
Class 5 – Junior
Lots:
- Celosia
- Dahlia – Small
- Dahlia – Medium
- Dahlia – Large
- Marigold – Small
- Marigold – Medium
- Marigold – Large
- Sunflower – Small
- Sunflower – Medium
- Sunflower – Large
- Zinnia – Small
- Zinnia – Medium
- Zinnia – Large
- Red Rose
- Pink Rose
- Yellow Rose
- Gladiola
- Any Flower Arrangement
Enter Plant & Flower Entries
Sunday, August 11, 2024 after 11:00am – 3:00pm
Monday, August 12, 2024 9:00am – 12:00pm
*Items may be picked up Suday, August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm
- The exhibitor, except for wild specimens, MUST grow all flowers and plants.
- All specimens must have long stems with foliage.
- All specimens must be in bottles.
- NO BOTTLES will be furnished by the Fair association
- No entries will be accepted after judging begins.
- House plants must owned at least three(3) months by exhibtor
- No buds on Dahlias or Roses.
- Do not mix flower or rose is not listed in the lots, they will not be entered.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
Niches & Mini Delights
Department 2 – Division 5
Niches Premiums: 1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$10
Mini Delights Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$3, 3rd-$2
Class 1 – Niches
Lots:
- Fresh Flowers
- Dried Arrangements
- Fairy Garden (slow growing or mini plants in a garden)
Class 2 – Mini Delights
Lots:
- Corsage of one (1) or more flowers
- Arrangement no more than 3″ tall/wide
- Arrangement no more than 5″ tall/wide
- Arrangement no more than 8″ tall/wide
- Dried Arrangement no more than 8″ tall/wide
Chairperson must be contacted to reserve space by August 8, 2024 @ (865) 748-9958
*Items may be picked up on August 18, 2024 after 1:00pm
- Fourteen (14) spaces are available
- 5 spaces dried arrangement
- 5 spaces fresh flowers
- 4 spaces fairy garden
- Use Theme: “A Timeless Tradition”
- Florists are ineligible to exhibit
- Judging will be based on the following point scale: Design 30%, Scale 30%, Color 30%, Distinction 10%.
- Flowers must be homegrown by the exhibitor
- No artificial fruit, vegetables, or painted flowers may be used.
- Only one(1) arrangement, per exhbitor, per class, unless the Chairperson requests additional arrangements.
- All niches must fit in a space: 24” wide, 24” tall, 20” deep.
- Entries must be maintained at full perfection throughout the show.
- Premium checks MUST be cashed with 30 days.