Caldwell County Agricultural Fair Exhibitor Sign-Up Form

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The 2025 Caldwell Agriculture Fair will take place from September 24 - September 28.

Choose a Department and Category to Sign-Up to be an exhibitor. All premiums are TBD based on sponsorships.

General Rules:

Exhibitors, please carefully read the rules and regulations per each respective department.

NOTICE: The Caldwell Agriculture Fair Inc. will not be responsible for any claim, loss, injury, or damage to personal property. If such a situation were to arise, the Caldwell Agriculture Fair Inc., (agents, employees, officers, board members, and contractors) will NOT be held accountable.

EXHIBIT HALL- Department entries will be received from 11:00 AM until 6:30 PM, Monday, September 22, and 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, September 23, of Fair Week. Entries must be submitted on an entry form, identification and verification purposes. Your identification information will be used for verification of your exhibited items. Please label your items with your Name, Address and Phone Number. No exhibitor is permitted to submit more than three (3) entries per category. The judge has the right NOT to award ribbons/prizes for the exhibited items. Entries must have been prepared within the last 12 months to qualify for display.

EXHIBIT REMOVAL- Entries may not be removed until premiums are paid on Monday, September 29, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM unless otherwise discussed. Unclaimed entries will be discarded.

JUDGING - Exhibit Hall judging will begin on Tuesday, September 23 at 12:00 PM.
Exhibitors will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall during judging.

BOOTHS - Booths must be reserved by Friday, September 19 at 5:00 PM and completed by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23. Booth Number's will be assigned upon arrival. They are first come, first serve, unless otherwise determined.

*PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON*

Email *

FOR BUSINESS/VENDOR BOOTHS ONLY

FIRM NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PERSON IN CHARGE:

Payments can be received via Venmo @caldwellagfair or in-person on Monday, September 22, 2025 via CASH or CHECK

Please make checks out to :

Caldwell County Agriculture Fair

FOR CIVIC GROUP BOOTHS ONLY

ORGANIZATION: Caldwell County Beekeepers Association

CONTACT NAME: Lia Sweeney

ADDRESS: 120 Hospital Avenue, Suite 1

CITY, STATE: Lenoir, NC 28645

PHONE NUMBER: (561) 900-4047

FOR EXHIBITORS ONLY

NAME: susan strawn

ADDRESS: 1806 Lattal Court, Lenoir, NC

PHONE NUMBER:828-612-6622

Department E - Youth Entry Categories (select all that apply)

ART - (Must be framed or matted)

E-001 Paintings-any medium

E-002 Pen/Pencil Drawings

E-003 Sculpture (non-Lego)

E-004 Original Cartoon

E-005 Digital Graphic design poster (up to 11x14)

E-006 Other

TEXTILE

E-007 Crocheted Items

E-008 Knitted Items

E-009 Sewn Item (non garment)

E-010 Sewn Item (garment)

E-011 Tie Dye

E-012 Other

COLLECTIONS

E-013 Insect Collection

E-014 Leaf Collection

E-015 Seed Collection

E-016 Other

CRAFTS

E-017 Ceramics

E-018 Pottery

E-019 Jewelry (Must be in box)

E-020 Woodworking

E-021 Nature Craft

E-022 Leather Work

E-023 Mosaic Tile

E-024 Lego creation

E-025 Other

CROPS

E-026 Corn (3 ears)

E-027 Watermelon

E-028 Cantaloupe

E-029 Green Beans (3)

E-030 Peppers (3)

E-031 Pumpkin

E-032 Gourd (best single specimen)

E-033 Gourds (variety of 3)

E-034 Grapes (one cluster)

E-035 Tomato

E-036 Apples (3)

E-037 Potatoes

E-038 Other

FOOD PRESERVATION

E-039 Green Beans

E-040 Tomatoes

E-041 Field peas/beans

E-042 Corn

E-043 Okra

E-044 Salsa

E-045 Mixed Vegetable

E-046 Juice

E-047 Jam

E-048 Jelly

E-049 Pickles

E-050 Hot Peppers

E-051 Dried Foods

E-052 Other

FOODS - NUTRITION

E-053 Cookies (4)

E-054 Brownies (4)

E-055 Cake (non mix)

E-056 Pie

E-057 Muffins

E-058 Biscuits-scratch (4)

E-059 Candy

E-060 Other

HORTICULTURE

E-061 Potted Plants

E-062 Cut Flowers (best specimen)

E-063 Cut flower arrangement

E-064 Other Agricultural Products

E-065 Eggs

E-066 Honey

HOME DECOR

E-067 Thanksgiving

E-068 Christmas

E-069 Spring

E-070 Other

PHOTOGRAPHY (Must be Mounted)

E-071 Black & White Print

E-072 Color Print

E-073 Post production print

E-074 Photo Collage

E-075 Scrapbook page

LITERATURE – Original work, mounted for display

E-076 Poetry-any style

E-077 Concrete Poetry

E-078 Original song/lyrics

DEPARTMENT F – PHOTOGRAPHY (select all that apply)

SCORE CARD

Clarity and Quality 25 points

Authenticity 25 points

Simplicity 25 points

Creativity 25 points

Option 1

F-003 Color photo – people

F-004 Black & White photo – animals

F-005 Black & White photo – landscape

F-006 Black & White photo – people

F-007 Drawings, Paintings or Sketches

F-008 Graphic Arts

DEPARTMENT G – CRAFTS & HOBBIES (select all that apply)

SCORE CARD

Good Craftsmanship 40 points

Originality and Creativeness 30 points

Practicality and Usefulness 30 points

G-001 Ceramics

G-002 Woodcarvings - Hand

G-003 Woodcarvings - Machine

G-004 Wood Working

G-005 Basketry

G-006 Jewelry

G-007 Paint – fabric, wood, etc.

G-008 Decorative Creations – home

G-009 Decorative Creations – Seasonal

G-010Decorative Creations - Holiday

G-011 Nature Crafts

G-012 Leather work

G-013 Recycled Items

G-014 Model Cars

G-015 Novelty

G-016 All others not listed

DEPARTMENT H - FIELD CROPS (select all that apply)

H-001 Corn-any variety 5 ears (do not nub)

H-002 Soybeans-any variety, quart jar

H-003 Small Grain - any variety, quart jar

H-004 Grain Sorghum-any variety, quart jar

H-005 Hay-any variety, best bale

H-006 Cane- any variety, 6 stalks (stripped & deheaded)

H-007 Peanuts-any variety, quart jar

H-008 Other Items not listed

DEPARTMENT I - HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS (select all that apply)

SCORE CARD

Form 15 pts

Size 15 pts

Color 20 pts

Uniformity 20 pts

Condition (No blemishes) 30 pts

I-001 Pears, any variety (5 specimens)

I-002 Plums, any variety (5 specimens)

I-003 Apples, any variety (5 specimens)

I-004 Figs (12 specimens)

I-005 Persimmons, any variety (10 specimens)

I-006 Blueberries (24 specimens)

I-007 Grapes, 1 bunch

I-008 Grapes, muscadines (12 specimens)

I-009 Onions, any variety (5 specimens)

I-010Garlic (5 specimens)

I-011 Sweet Potatoes (5 specimens)

I-012 Irish Potatoes (5 specimens)

I-013 Peppers, Sweet Bell (5 specimens)

I-014 Peppers, Sweet Banana (5 specimens)

I-015 Peppers, Pimento (5 specimens)

I-016 Peppers, Jalapeno (8 specimens)

I-017 Peppers, Cayenne (8 specimens)

I-018 Peppers, – any variety not specifically listed (8 specimens)

I-019 Tomatoes, Beefsteak type (5 specimens)

I-020 Tomatoes, Cherry/Grape type (10 specimens)

I-021 Tomatoes, Paste type (5 specimens)

I-022 Egg Plant, any variety (3 specimens)

I-023 Carrots (5 specimens)

I-024 Turnips (5 specimens)

I-025 Beets (5 specimens)

I-026 Collards – (1 bunch)

I-027 Mustard, Greens – (1 bunch)

I-028 Greens, any variety not listed – (1bunch)

I-029 Spinach – (1 bunch)

I-030 Kale – (1 bunch)

I-031 Kohlrabi (1 specimen)

I-032 Cabbage, any variety (single head trimmed)

I-033 Beans (12 specimens)

I-034 Beans, Lima/Butter (12 specimens)

I-035 Field Peas, any variety (12 pods)

I-036 Corn, Sweet (6 specimens)

I-037 Okra, any variety (6 specimens)

I-038 Asparagus Spears (6 specimens)

I-039 Rhubarb Stalks (6 specimens)

I-040 Squash, Summer Yellow (4 specimens)

I-041 Squash, Zucchini (4 specimens)

I-042 Squash, Patty Pan (4 specimens)

I-043 Squash, Acorn (2 specimens)

I-044 Squash, Butternut (2 specimens)

I-045 Squash, Spaghetti (2 specimens)

I-046 Pumpkin, Standard Orange

I-047 Pumpkin, Cushaw

I-048 Watermelon, Small Round Type

I-049 Watermelon, Best Quality

I-050 Cantaloupe (1 specimen)

I-051 Cucumbers (5 specimens)

I-052 Mint - potted

I-053 Dill - potted

I-054 Basil - potted

I-055 Parsley - potted

I-056 Rosemary - potted

I-057 Chives - potted

I-058 Herbs & Spices, any variety not listed-potted

I-059 Nuts, Pecans, any variety (12 specimens)

I-060 Nuts, Walnuts, best green (12 specimens)

I-061 Nuts, Walnut, Black or White (12 specimens)

I-062 Nuts, Butternut (12 specimens)

I-063 Nuts, Hazelnut (12 specimens)

I-064 Others not listed

I-065 Best Collection - Fresh vegetables neatly arranged in basket. Not less than six (6) kinds.

I-066 Largest Pumpkin (minimum 40 lbs)

I-067 Largest Watermelon (minimum 50 lbs)

DEPARTMENT J - FLOWERS (select all that apply)

SCORING ITEMS

No Disease 25

No Evidence of insects 25

No chlorosis (yellowing), wilt or browning. 25

Full bloom at perfect peak 25

SECTION I CUT FLOWERS

J-001 Roses, miniature - any color – 1 stem

J-002 Roses, Hybrid, any color - 1 stem

J-003 Roses, Floribunda, any color - 1 stem

J-004 Roses, Grandiflora, any color - 1 stem

J-005 Rose, Knockout, any color – 1stem

J-006 Dahlia, large decorative, any color - 1 bloom

J-007 Dahlia, cactus type, any color - 1 bloom

J-008 Dahlia, ball type, any color - 1 bloom

J-009 Dahlia, pompom or miniature, any color - 3 blooms

J-010 Zinnia, large, any color - 1 bloom

J-011 Zinnia, small, any color - 3 blooms

J-012 Marigolds, large, any color - 1 bloom

J-013 Marigolds, small, any color - 3 blooms

J-014 Chrysanthemum, small, any color - 1 stem

J-015 Chrysanthemum, large, any color - 1 stem

J-016 Cosmos, any color - 3 stems

J-017 Impatiens, any color - 1 stem

J-018 Impatiens, New Guinea, any color – 1 stem

J-019 Begonia, any kind, any color - 1 stem

J-020 Geranium, any color - 1 stem

J-021 Celosia, any kind, any color - 1 stem

J-022 Lily, any variety, any color – 1 stem

J-023 Daisy, any variety, any color – 1 stem

J-024 Any annual not listed – 1 stem

J-025 Any perennial not listed - 1 stem

J-026 Flowering or Berried shrub - 1 stem

J-027 Flowering or Berried tree, any color – 1 stem

J-028 Hanging Baskets

J-029 Mixed cut flowers – 3 or more stems

SECTION II POTTED PLANTS

Category & Description

J-030 Any variety, any color

SECTION III GOURDS – NATURAL

J-031 Any Kind, any variety, any size

SECTION IV ARRANGEMENTS or TERRARIUMS

Plant material may include flowers, leaves, fruit berries, vegetables, seed pods and nuts where appropriate. Foliage may be used in all classes.

J-032 Any variety with no accessories or artificial plants added

J-033 Commercial only - (not eligible for Best of Show)

J-034 Dried Flower Arrangement

DEPARTMENT K - HANDICRAFTS, NEEDLEWORK, & CLOTHING (select all that apply)

Score Card

Design 15

Color 10

Texture 15

Cleanliness 15

Originality 20

Workmanship 5

Stitches 10

Finishing 10

K-001 Knitted – Baby Items

K-002 Knitted – Other Clothing

K-003 Knitted – Accessory Items

K-004 Knitted – Afghans

K-005 Knitted – Doilies

K-006 Knitted – Tablecloths

K-007 Knitted – Other Items

K-008 Crocheted – Baby Items

K-009Crocheted – Other Clothing

K-010 Crocheted – Accessory Items

K-011 Crocheted – Afghans

K-012 Crocheted – Doilies

K-013 Crocheted – Tablecloths

K-014 Crocheted – Other Items

K-015 Wall Hangings

K-016 Quilting – Patchwork

K-017 Quilting – Applique

K-018 Quilting – Baby

K-019 Quilting – Machined

K-020 Quilting – other

K-021 Novelties, any type

K-022 Sewing – Adult clothes

K-023 Sewing – Children’s clothes

K-024 Sewing – Home Accessories

K-025 Sewing – Holiday Accessories

K-026 Other Needlework

K-027 Commercial Exhibits – not eligible to be judged

DEPARTMENT L – HONEY & MOLASSES (select all that apply)

L-001 Honey, light

L-002 Honey, light amber

L-003 Honey, medium amber

L-004 Honey, dark amber

L-005 Honey, dark

L-006 Creamed Honey

L-007 Chunk Honey (w/Comb)

L-008 Comb Honey in exhibitor frame

L-009 Cut Comb Honey - (3 sections in container without liquid)

DEPARTMENT M - CONSERVED PRODUCTS (select all that apply)

M-001 Best Individual Display

M-002 Fruits, any kind

M-003 Beans, any kind

M-004 Peas, any kind

M-005 Peppers, any kind

M-006 Corn, any kind

M-007 Squash, any kind

M-008 Tomatoes, any kind

M-009 Other vegetables (labeled)

M-010 Sauces, Soups, Salsas

M-011 Meats, any kind

M-012 Jams, any kind

M-013 Fruit butter, any kind

M-014 Jelly, any kind

M-015 Beet pickles

M-016 Cucumber pickles, any kind

M-017 Relish, any kind

M-018 Juices, any kind

M-019 Other conserved products (labeled)

M-020 Refrigerated or Non-Canned products (that does not require sealing of lids, may be in special containers labeled,)

DEPARTMENT N – EGGS (select all that apply)

SCORE CARD

Candling factor 50

External factors:

Uniformity of weight 10

Uniformity of color 10

Uniformity of shape 10

Condition of shell

Clean free of dirt 10

No Stains 10

N-001 Dozen brown shell eggs - any size

N-002 Dozen white shell eggs - any size

N-003 Other eggs

DEPARTMENT O - CULINARY (select all that apply)

Score Card

General appearance - shape, size, crust 25

Flavor and odor 25

Crumb texture, moisture & color 25

Lightness 25

O-001 Bread, loaf or rolls

O-002 Muffins

O-003 Biscuits

O-004 Cake, tube or loaf - iced

O-005 Cake, tubed or loaf - not iced

O-006 Cake, layered, any kind

O-007 Cookies, any kind – baked

O-008 Cookies, any kind – no bake

O-009 Candy, any kind

O-010 Candy - chocolate

O-011 Pies, any kind

O-012 Other items

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