ADULT EXHIBITS
DEPARTMENT 40
Chairperson: MaryAnn Floyed
248-563-8938
Co-Chairperson: Christine Page
Gracenote92@yahoo.comRules:
- Adult exhibitors must be age 20 or older as of January 1 of the current year.
- Registration must be made using the on line entry program at www.oakfair.org. SEE GENERAL RULE #2 HOW TO REGISTER FOR FAIR.
- All registrations must be received or no later than June 1, 2020 to avoid the assessment of a late fee. See General Rules for payment information.
- A $40.00 late fee will be charged for on line entries received between June 2, 2020 and June 8, 2020. No entries will be accepted after June 8, 2020.
- Entry Fees are $7.00 per adult, and $1.00 for each class. Fees are non-refundable.
- Premiums for classes unless otherwise noted will be: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4, 4th $3, 5th $2, and 6th $1..
- Use Class Numbers listed below to register for classes.
- We are not responsible for project(s) damaged during the Fair. All projects are entered at your own risk.
- All entries must be checked in at the lower level of the Ellis Barn where exhibit tags will be available. Please reference the Adult check-in schedule at the front of this book for times and dates.
- All entries must be clean and in good condition.
- Adults needing parking passes please see Parking Admission Rules in the Fair book.
- We reserve the right to split classes.
- All exhibits must be the original work of the exhibitor.
- Entries will be judged during the Fair.
- If specific class or division rules are not noted, please review youth department rules applicable to category in youth Exhibit Hall class descriptions.
- There is a maximum of 1 entry per class unless otherwise noted.
- Judging will be completed WITHOUT the adult exhibitor present.
- If you have any questions please contact the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Adult Exhibits department.
- All exhibits must remain on display in the Ellis Barn Exhibit area until 4:00 PM the last Sunday of Fair unless other noted within the rules. Exhibits will also be released from the Ellis Barn Exhibit area on the Monday after Fair from 9 AM to NOON. Early removal of an exhibit without prior permission from the Rules Committee or an unauthorized release time will result in forfeiture of all premiums due to the exhibitor for the removed exhibit. Any exhibit left after NOON on the Monday after Fair may be disposed of.
- Class transfers: Exhibits may be transferred to the appropriate class at the time of check in only. Class transfers require the written authorization of the Superintendent. Exhibits will not be transferred to a different class due to the exhibitor’s decision to submit a project different than the one registered for at the time of entry.
- Entries for Adult Individuals with Disabilities classes must be entered in Department 41 classes. If you enter a class is Department 40, you cannot enter the corresponding class in Department 41.
AWARDS
The Maurine Scramlin Award
DO NOT PREREGISTER
The Maurine Scramlin Award, given in honor of Maurine Scramlin, is a prestigious award given as a Rosette to projects that the family feels best portrays their mother, Maurine. Maurine showed as a child when the Oakland County Fair originated in Milford, was a 4-H leader for over 45 years and was on the Fairboard for 25 years and Fairboard secretary for 13 years. Members of Maurine’s family continue to show in the Oakland County Fair today. Up to ten recipients in the youth area and up to five recipients in the adult area of the Exhibit Hall will receive these prestigious awards. These awards will have no monetary value.
2019 Adult Winners
Lori Cushard-Scarecrow Display
Marvin Scramlin-Tool Box
Jackie Scramlin-Wedding Dress
Sara Bosetti-Quilted Jacket
Shelly Sena-Dragon Fly Plant
Oakland County Adult Exhibitor of the Year Award
2019 Adult Exhibitor of the Year: Cindy Skalsky
This award and $25.00 and a plaque will be presented to the adult exhibitor acquiring the most points for placement of exhibits in Divisions 1-30.
Points:
1st place Blue Ribbon- 10 points
2nd place Red Ribbon- 6 points
3rd place Yellow Ribbon- 3 point
Adult Exhibitor Classes
DIVISION 1: SEWING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400101: Clothing
400102: Home Décor
400103: Machine Embroidery
400104: Holiday and Seasonal
400105: Dolls, Toys and Animals
400106: Other
DIVISION 2: QUILTS (Tied, Hand Quilted or Machine Quilted)
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400201: Machine Quilted
400202: Hand Tied
400203: Hand Quilted
400204: Lap Quilts
400205: Bed Covers
400206: Wall Hangings
DIVISION 3: KNITTING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400301: Clothing
400302: Afghan
400303: Other
DIVISION 4: CROCHETING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400401: Clothing
400402: Afghan
400403: Other
DIVISION 5: HAND SPUN YARN
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Rules: All fibers in this class must have attached white 3X5 card indicating a plan for usage. Skeins should be approximately 2 ozs. In weight (1.5 oz. for specialty fibers.)
Class:
400501: Wool
400502: Specialty Fibers
DIVISION 6: HOBBIES AND CRAFTS
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400601: Weaving
400602: Pottery
400603: Ceramics
400604: Terra Cotta Pot Art
400605: Collectibles
400606: Holiday
400607: Egg Art
400608: Party and Shower Favors-should not exceed 12”X12” area
400609: Jewelry
400611: Shadow Box
400610: Other
DIVISION 7: SCRAPBOOKING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400701: Digital
400702: Book
400703: Two Page Layout
400704: Canvas
400705: Greeting Cards-no more than 4
DIVISION 8: NEEDLE ART
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
400801: Counted Cross Stitch
400802: Stamped Cross Stitch
400803: Latch Hook
400804: Needlepoint not on plastic
400805: Hand Embroidery
DIVISION 9: REPURPOSE/TRASH TO TREASURE
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Rules All exhibits must be over 50% recycled items. Exhibitor must attach a before photo of exhibit materials.
Class:
400901: Art
400902: Clothing
400903: Glass
400904: Rug
400905: Jewelry
400906: Metal
400907: Other
DIVISION 10: GRANDMA’S ATTIC
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
A display of “found treasures such as salt & pepper shakers, dishes, photos or china
Rules: Include a brief history about your found treasure on a white 3x5 index card.
Class:
401001: Glass
401002: Wood
401003: Hardware and Tools
401004: Clothing
401005: Dolls
401006: Photos (Black & White)
401007: Military
401008: Salt & Pepper Shakers
401009: Quilts (must be at least 25 years old)
401010: Cup and Saucer
401011: Cruet (can be pair)
401012: Vase
401013: Advertising
401014: Toy (one only)
401015: Kitchen utensil (one only)
401016: Perfume bottle
401017: Tin
DIVISION 11: WOODWORKING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401101: Original Design
401102: Kit
401103: Refinishing
RECIPE RULES FOR ALL BAKING, CANNING AND CAKE DECORATING CLASSES:
- Recipe should be typed on an 8 ½ X 11 piece of paper and will be collected at the time of judging.
- Please have your name printed on your recipe
- All canning entries must provide jar contents and method of preservation.
- All recipes become the property of the Oakland County Fairboard and have the right to edit, publish and/or advertise the recipes and the names of the contestants without compensation to the contestants.
BAKING
Prior to judging a photo of each entry will be taken, printed and used to represent the exhibit after the judging has been completed.
Entries are judged on taste, including flavor, crumb, texture, density and appearance but not decorating skill. The entry can include icings, fillings, flavored syrups, fruits, crunches, nuts, coconut, chocolate chunks etc.
Each entry must be the entire baked item, no slices will be accepted. Bread loaves should be no smaller than an eight inch loaf pan.
All entries should be presented in aluminum pans. The Fair is not responsible for any other dishes or containers.
Refrigeration is not available at the Fair. No entry should require refrigeration. Fruit and cream garnished are not necessary.
Red Star® Yeast coupons will be available to all exhibitors in any of the food categories. In addition, Red Star® merchandise award items will be given to three winners in the yeast bread categories. To be eligible to win the Red Star Yeast prizes, exhibitors must use Red Star Yeast and attach an empty packet or photo to their recipe entry.
DIVISION 13: YEAST BREADS
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401301: White Bread
401302: Whole Wheat Bread
401303: Savory Bread
401304: Sweet Bread
401305: Cinnamon Rolls
401307: Gluten Free
401306: Other
DIVISION 14: QUICK BREADS
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401401: Biscuits
401402: Muffins
401403: Bread with Fruit (Ex.: pumpkin, banana, blueberry)
401404: Scones
401406: Gluten Free
401405: Other
DIVISION 15: CANDY
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401501: Caramels
401502: Fudge
401503: Hand Dipped Candy
401504: Holiday
401505: Peanut Brittle
401506: Suckers
401508: Sugar Free
401507: Other
DIVISION 16: CAKES
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401601: Layer Cakes, Iced
401602: Angel Food Cake
401603: Tube Bundt Cake (Pound)
401604: Loaf Cake
401605: Sheet Cake
401606: Brownies
401607: Cupcakes, Frosted (2)
401609: Cheese Cake
401610: Gluten Free
401608: Other
DIVISION 17: PIES
Placing: 16 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401701: One Crust Pie
401702: Two Crust Pie
DIVISION 18: COOKIES
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401801: Bar
401802: Chocolate Chip
401803: Drop other than chocolate chip
401804: Filled or Sandwich
401805: Ice Boxed or Rolled
401806: Nut Balls
401807: Sugar
401809: Gluten Free
401808: Other
CAKE DECORATING/COOKIE ART
Decorating Techniques
- Cookies and cakes may be purchased or baked.
- No store bought frosting or frosting mixes will be allowed.
- All decorations must be edible.
- May use dummy cakes, cakes must be purchased or baked.
- All entries must be completely edible, except for items such as columns, cake topers, supports, wires and stamens. Items such a ribbons and tulle, etc. may be used to carry out a design. Do not use non-edible items in place
- Edible Images are allowed and will be judged in context with the entire entry. Bring a small sample of frostings in a plastic bag. Must include recipe
- Hidden “dowel rods” and plastic support plates are allowed in any multi-layered cakes. “dowel rods” on standing cookies are also allowed.
- Definitions:
of sugar mediums such as plastic pearls instead of fondant pearls.
Novelty Cakes: These are specially shaped cakes other than round, square or rectangular.
Layer Cakes: These re traditional round, square or rectangular cakes. Top ornament and pillar assemblies of wedding cakes may be inedible
DIVISION 19: CAKE DECORATING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
401901: Novelty Cakes
401902: Layer Cakes
401903: Cupcake Decorating
401904: Decorated Cake Pops (3)
401905: Wedding
DIVISION 20: COOKIE ART
Placing: 1-6Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
402001: Cookie House
402002: Cookie House-not gingerbread
402003: Gingerbread House
402004: Cookie Bouquet
402005: Other
DIVISION 21: CANNING
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Rules:
- A display of 2 jars, one for tasting and one for display. No need to display in a basket.
- All canning needs to be in pint or quart clear glass jars with two piece lids.
- Canned goods must be the work of the exhibitor registered.
- Entries are judged on quality, appearance, clarity and container.
- Exhibitor must place a sticker on the bottom of each jar with name and phone number.
- Judges will open jellies, preserves, pickles and relishes. Other jars may be opened if necessary to determine placings.
- Once opened the jar will be refrigerated and it is the exhibitors responsibility to pick it up at check out.
- See additional recipe rules.
2 Exhibits must have uniformity of lids and rings. Lids must be dated with the canning year.
Class:
402101 Fruit
402102 Jelly or Jam
402103 Pickles or Relishes
402104 Salsa
402105 Vegetables
402106 Dried Herbs-Two jars of any size
402107 Other
DIVISION 22: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS/FLORAL
DESIGN
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Do not use any dried or silk materials in Fresh Flower Exhibits. Fresh flower entries should use saturated floral foam where possible to ensure freshness through Fair week. Dried flower entries must contain all dried plant material.
Class:
402201: Wreaths-base may be of other material
402202: Fresh Wreaths-base may be of other material
402203: Vase
402204: Fresh Vase
402205: Basket
402206 Fresh Basket
402207: Arrangement featuring a unique container
402208: Fresh arrangement featuring a unique container
DIVISION 23: CULTURAL ARTS
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Rules: All work in the following classes must be original creations. No copyrighted images/subjects allowed. Presentation is important, avoid entering damaged, soiled or torn work. Work frames in glass will NOT be accepted. Flat art work may be protected in a clear, plastic covering. Over matting is highly recommended and should complement the artwork. All artwork must not exceed 24” x 36”. Overall size of artwork including matting, must not exceed 28”X 40”. Hanging devices will be provided and attached upon entry. One entry per class.
Class:
402301: Ink
402302: Pencil
402303: Charcoal
402304: Painting
402305: Watercolor
402306: Mixed Media
402307: Sculpture
402309: Adult Color Book Picture
402308: All Other Art
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learning Objective: To encourage and develop camera knowledge and photography techniques while creating images.
Rules: Maximum of ONE entry per class. Photos must be original and taken by exhibitor with any device and entered in one class only. This includes taking a photo and converting it to black and white or editing for creative categories.
PHOTO TYPE DEFINITIONS: Please review this information to determine if your photos meet the entry guidelines and to determine the correct class to enter.
Nature Landscape
Nature Landscape is a photo of large outdoor scene such as garden lake, field or mountain scene. Depth of field, straight horizons and rule of thirds are important to consider.
Nature Landscape is not a snapshot of street or backyard, or photo taken through car window.
Urban Landscape
Urban Landscape is a photo of large outdoor urban scene such as cityscape or street scene. Depth of field, straight horizons and leading lines are important to consider.
Urban Landscape is not a snapshot of street or yard, or photo taken through car window.
Architecture
Architecture is a photo of building or architectural elements such as doors or windows as a major focal point. Straight horizons and leading lines are important to consider.
Architecture is not a snapshot of a street or yard with no focal point.
Portrait
Portrait is a photo of a person with emphasis of face and upper body. Eye contact is preferred. Focal point and emotional connection are important.
Portrait is not a random snapshot of person without connecting to the photographer (i.e. person on a bicycle riding by.)
Animal Portrait
Animal portrait is a photograph focusing on an animal with emphasis and focal point of head or whole body. Close up of insects where insect shows major presence may be considered an Animal Portrait.
Animal Portrait is not a random snapshot with an animal in it. (deer in a distance among the trees with no clear focus, or bee on a large beautiful flower)
Event
Event photo is a photograph captured during a concert, wedding, fair, sporting event or other gathering with emphasis on capturing the mood, interaction or moment to represent this event or tell a story. Event photo is not a random snapshot with no storytelling.
SINGLE PRINTS
Photos cannot be enhanced beyond cropping
and enlarging or creating of black and white photos. The photo MUST be 8x10 with no borders. Photo should be inserted in a clear 3 hole plastic page protector. Hanging devices will be provided and attached upon entry.
DIVISION 24: PHOTOGRAPHY (BLACK AND WHITE SINGLE PRINT
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
402401: Nature Landscape
402402: Urban Landscape
402403: Architecture
402404: Portrait
402405: Animal Portrait
402406: Event
DIVISION 25: PHOTOGRAPHY (COLOR SINGLE PRINT)
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Class:
402501: Nature Landscape
402502: Urban Landscape
402503: Architecture
402504: Portrait
402505: Animal Portrait
402506: Event
DIVISION 35: PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY (BLACK AND WHITE SINGLE PRINT)
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
If you have received monetary compensation for your photographs you may only enter your photographs in this division. Size of photo is to be determined by the exhibitor.
Class:
403501: Nature Landscape
403502: Urban Landscape
403503: Portrait
403504: Animal Portrait
403506: Event
DIVISION 36: PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
(COLOR SINGLE PRINT)
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
If you have received monetary compensation for your photographs you may only enter your photographs in this division. Size of photo is to be determined by the exhibitor.
Class:
403601: Nature Landscape
403602: Urban Landscape
403603: Portrait
403604: Animal Portrait
403606: Event
STORY BOARD
Story Board Rules: Exhibitors must enter individual work mounted on 16’’x20’’ foam mounting board – not poster board. No frames. Include 3-5 photos. Title for the exhibit may be used; however captions or numbers are NOT permitted.
DIVISION 26-STORY BOARD
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
These are group of photos that tell a story without the use of words.
Class:
402601: Story Board-Black and White
402602: Story Board-Color
402603: Story Board Professional-Black & White
402604: Story Board Professional-Color
DIVISION 27-CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Creative Photography Rules: Photos MAY be enhanced by an app (like VSCO, Snapseed, Adobe Photoshop Mix and others) or software (like Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Picasa and others). The photo MUST be 8x10 with no borders with an exception to Creative Cropping Division.
CREATIVE PHOTO MANIPULATION
This is a photo created by combining several photos in a new altered realistic or fantasy images with use of an app or software. Photos have to be captured by exhibitor.
CREATIVE CROPPING
This is a photo that benefits and compliments the subject from the crop. Creative crop options accepted will be a) square crop – no larger than 8x8in, or b) panoramic crop no larger than 8x16in.
CREATIVE – IN THE MOMENT
This is photo captured by a mobile device, when a spontaneous moment presents itself. This photo should represent the emotion and/or story of the moment. Selfies, unique moments and meaningful snapshots are perfect for this area. Good lighting and general photography principles are still important part of creating this type of photo.
Class:
402701: Creative Photo Manipulation
402702: Creative Cropping
402703: Creative-In The Moment
DIVISION 28: OAKLAND COUNTY FAIR HISTORY
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Dig out your old photos, news articles, ribbons, trophies and other Fair memorabilia and enter it in the Fair.
Class:
402801: Historical Items
402802: Fair Photos
402803: Fair Books
402804: All other unique Fair items
DIVISION 29: POTTED/HOUSE PLANTS
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
This exhibit includes flowering foliage plants that can live in a house year round. No crusted topsoil. The exhibit should be displayed in a clean container that enhances but is not a
distraction. (Exhibitor is responsible for watering during Fair.
Class:
402901: 8 inches or over pot size
402902: 6 inches or under pot size
402903: Indoor-outdoor plants (for porch or patio)
402904: African violets, 1 crown only, but is in bloom, no damaged leaves.
402905: Fairy Garden-may be in any self-contained container: pot, wagon, etc.
DIVISION 30: VEGETABLE BASKET
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
This exhibit consists of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower etc. raised primarily for human consumption. Must be grown by the exhibitor. Display in a creative basket, not to exceed 10 inches in diameter. Do not display on paper plates.
Class:
403001: Vegetable Basket
DIVISION 31: SCARECROW DECORATING CONTEST
Placing: 1-6 Rosettes and Premium Money
Decorate a scarecrow. Entries will be checked into the Adult Exhibit Hall on Judging Saturday.
Rules:
1. Scarecrow must be built for outdoor display.
2. Scarecrow must be self-supporting.
3. Maximum size of 5 feet tall or wide.
Premiums: 1st-$25, 2nd-$20, 3rd-$15, 4th _ 6th -$10
Class:
403101: Scarecrow Display
DIVISION 32: GROWING THE BEST CHERRY TOMATO PLANT
Sponsored By
Ribbons will be awarded. The overall winner will receive a trophy, $30.00 and COUNTY BRAGGING RIGHTS. NO PREMIUMS PAID
Rules:
1. All cherry tomato plants must be of the same designated variety (plants can be purchased at Discovery Day)
2. All cherry tomato plants must be shown in a decorated 5 gallon bucket. During the initial seedling stage smaller pots may be used but at Fair time all plants must be well established in a decorated 5 gallon bucket.
3. Plant must be free of bugs and disease, any plant that shows signs of or has bugs or diseases will need to be removed from Fair.
4. Only one entry (plant) per exhibitor
5. Warning-your plant may be disassembled during the judging process!
Judging Criteria:
1. Total weight of all tomatoes on plant (red or green): 34 points
2. Total quantity of tomatoes on plant:
33 points
3. Looks Overall: 33 points
A. Health and Condition
B. Stockiness of plant
C. Color
D. Creativeness of pot decoration
Class:
403201: Adult Cherry Tomato Plant
DIVISION 33: DECORATED BOWLING PIN CONTEST “PIN ONE ON THE FAIR”
Sponsored by: Cherry Hill North Lanes and the Oakland County Fairboard.
See Contests Department 93 for entry information.
Decorate a bowling pin and help promote the Oakland County Fair. Prizes will be based on the number of entries, so get together with your friends and neighbors and create the best bowling pin in the county! Bowling pins will be available at Fiesta Fundraiser, Discovery Day and at the Oakland County Fair Office.
DIVISION 34: OAKLAND COUNTY HOMEMAKER
Contact Information: Terri Burnett
tburnett@oakfair.org
586-291-8846
Class:
403401: Oakland County Homemaker Award
Contestants must enter a minimum of two entries in the Oakland County Fair in addition to this class. Registration/Rules form for this award may be obtained at the Fair office or at
www.oakfair.org.