Department 15
Bruce Steelman, Superintendent
Bruce Steelman, Superintendent
Superintendents
Eric Bailey, Tiffany Bailey, Clayton Brown, Clint Brown, Lynn Brown, Teela Brown, Amy Clevenger, Ellen Freeman, Ray Gordon, Mack Hamilton, Becky Jeans, Cindy Jeans, William Jeans, Claudia Norman, Justin Norman, Allison Ogle, Donny Ogle, Kathy Ogle, Michael Reese, Carrie Rickles, Joseph Taylor, Katie Wells.
Jr. Superintendents
Tinley Norman, Aidan Young, Emma Young
All Superintendents need to assist with Attendant Duties.
Eric Bailey, Tiffany Bailey, Clayton Brown, Clint Brown, Lynn Brown, Teela Brown, Amy Clevenger, Ellen Freeman, Ray Gordon, Mack Hamilton, Becky Jeans, Cindy Jeans, William Jeans, Claudia Norman, Justin Norman, Allison Ogle, Donny Ogle, Kathy Ogle, Michael Reese, Carrie Rickles, Joseph Taylor, Katie Wells.
Jr. Superintendents
Tinley Norman, Aidan Young, Emma Young
All Superintendents need to assist with Attendant Duties.
Pre-registration is available. Enter online at www.LincolnCountyFairTN.com.
Forms may be picked up at the Lincoln County Extension Office or accessed online on the Competitions Page.
Forms may be picked up at the Lincoln County Extension Office or accessed online on the Competitions Page.
Rules & Regulations of This Department
1. Produce exhibited in this department must be of the current year's crop or produced since the last fair, and it must be produced by the exhibitor. Illegal entries may be discarded.
2. Entries will be accepted at the following times:
2. Entries will be accepted at the following times:
- Entries must be in the door by 12:00 noon on Saturday to be accepted.
- Friday, prior to Fair Opening 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
- Saturday, Opening Day of Fair 8:00 A.M. - Noon
3. JUDGING WILL BE SATURDAY, OPENING DAY OF FAIR
4. Building will be open first Saturday of Fair after judging is completed until 9:00 P.M.
Building will be open first Saturday of Fair 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. and Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., except day of judging.
5. No premium will be paid other than those classes listed in the catalog, but we welcome the exhibit of other things that would be of general interest to the fair.
6. No Early Removals. Exhibits may be removed on Sunday, following the fair, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. All exhibits remaining after 2:30 P.M. become property of the Fair.
7. Perishable items entered must be fresh and free of blemishes. Entries should be clean, trim and as uniform as possible. This is important as exhibits must remain presentable for a week. Deteriorated entries may be discarded.
8. Items entered in the wrong class will not be judged. Please ask for help if you are unsure of the correct class.
9. All Premiums are $6 for 1st, $4 for 2nd and $2 for 3rd unless otherwise stated.
10. Vegetables will be judged on quality (uniform in size, fresh, firm, and undamaged; free of disease and insects). If only one entry in class, it will not automatically win first place. Prizes will be awarded on the decision of the judge.
Field Crops
Best of Agriculture Exhibit, Best of Field Crops $20
Best of Agriculture Exhibit, Best of Field Crops $20
Section 1
Corn
1. Largest Ear, any variety - 1 ear
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
2. White Corn - 5 ears
3. Yellow Corn - 5 ears
4. Indian Corn (multi-color) - 5 ears
5. Colored Corn (solid color) - 5 ears
(Not Indian Corn)
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
2. White Corn - 5 ears
3. Yellow Corn - 5 ears
4. Indian Corn (multi-color) - 5 ears
5. Colored Corn (solid color) - 5 ears
(Not Indian Corn)
6. White Corn - 3 stalks
7. Yellow Corn - 3 stalks
8. Popcorn, standard - 5 ears
9. Popcorn, colored - 5 ears
7. Yellow Corn - 3 stalks
8. Popcorn, standard - 5 ears
9. Popcorn, colored - 5 ears
Section 2
Cotton (One Stalk)
1. WideStrike 3/Enlist
2. Bollgard II/Enlist
3. Bollgard III/Enlist
4. Other Cotton
2. Bollgard II/Enlist
3. Bollgard III/Enlist
4. Other Cotton
Section 3
Tobacco (One Stalk)
1. Any Variety
Section 4
Forage and Straw
*Hay*
(Must be one block from a small square bale or an equal amount from a large round bale)
1. Alfalfa
2. Annual Grass (Includes Sudans & Millets)
3. Fescue
4. Mixed
5. Orchard Grass
6. Any Other Variety
*Straw*
12. Small Grain
*Silage or Haylage (2 Gallons)*
(Must be sealed in a 2 Gallon plastic bag)
13. Corn
14. Grass (Includes Small Grain)
15. Other
14. Grass (Includes Small Grain)
15. Other
Section 5
Vegetables
LC Fair Best of Agriculture Exhibit, Best of Vegetables $20 & Plaque
1. Beans, Bunch - 6 pods
2. Beans, Pole String - 6 pods
3. Beans, any other string - 6 pods
4. Beans, October - 6 pods
5. Beans, Green Lima - 6 pods
6. Butterbeans - 6 pods
7. Beans, any other - 6 pods
8. Beets, plate of 5, tops required
9. Cantaloupe, any variety
10. Carrots - plate of 5, tops required
11. Corn, White Sweet - 3 ears
12. Corn, Yellow/Golden Sweet - 3 ears
13. Cucumbers, Pickling size - plate of 3
14. Cucumbers, any other variety - plate of 3
15. Cushaw
16. Egg Plant, Black Beauty - plate of 2
17. Eggplant, Small - plate of 2
18. Eggplant, Any Other Variety - plate of 2
19. Okra, Green, Short Pod (under 3”) - 6 pods
20. Okra, Green, Long Pod (over 3”) - 6 pods
21. Okra, Red - 6 pods
22. Okra, White - 6 pods
23. Onions, Red - plate of 1, tops required 3
24. Onions, White - plate of 1, tops required 3
25. Onions, Yellow - plate of 1, tops required 3
26. Peanuts - one stalk
27. Peas - any other variety 6
28. Peas, Purple Hull - 6
29. Peas, Crowder - 6
30. Peppers, Bouquet - plate of 6
31. Peppers, Pimento - plate of 6
32. Peppers, Hot Red - plate of 6
33. Peppers, Hot Green - plate of 6
34. Peppers, Sweet Bell - plate of 6
35. Peppers, Sweet Banana - plate of 6
36. Peppers, Hot Banana - plate of 6
37. Peppers, Jalapeno - plate of 6
38. Peppers, Habanero - plate of 6
39. Peppers, any other - plate of 6
40. Potatoes, Red Irish - 12
41. Potatoes, White Irish - 12
42. Largest Potato Irish ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums) by weight
2. Beans, Pole String - 6 pods
3. Beans, any other string - 6 pods
4. Beans, October - 6 pods
5. Beans, Green Lima - 6 pods
6. Butterbeans - 6 pods
7. Beans, any other - 6 pods
8. Beets, plate of 5, tops required
9. Cantaloupe, any variety
10. Carrots - plate of 5, tops required
11. Corn, White Sweet - 3 ears
12. Corn, Yellow/Golden Sweet - 3 ears
13. Cucumbers, Pickling size - plate of 3
14. Cucumbers, any other variety - plate of 3
15. Cushaw
16. Egg Plant, Black Beauty - plate of 2
17. Eggplant, Small - plate of 2
18. Eggplant, Any Other Variety - plate of 2
19. Okra, Green, Short Pod (under 3”) - 6 pods
20. Okra, Green, Long Pod (over 3”) - 6 pods
21. Okra, Red - 6 pods
22. Okra, White - 6 pods
23. Onions, Red - plate of 1, tops required 3
24. Onions, White - plate of 1, tops required 3
25. Onions, Yellow - plate of 1, tops required 3
26. Peanuts - one stalk
27. Peas - any other variety 6
28. Peas, Purple Hull - 6
29. Peas, Crowder - 6
30. Peppers, Bouquet - plate of 6
31. Peppers, Pimento - plate of 6
32. Peppers, Hot Red - plate of 6
33. Peppers, Hot Green - plate of 6
34. Peppers, Sweet Bell - plate of 6
35. Peppers, Sweet Banana - plate of 6
36. Peppers, Hot Banana - plate of 6
37. Peppers, Jalapeno - plate of 6
38. Peppers, Habanero - plate of 6
39. Peppers, any other - plate of 6
40. Potatoes, Red Irish - 12
41. Potatoes, White Irish - 12
42. Largest Potato Irish ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums) by weight
43. Pumpkin, Halloween
44. Pumpkin, Pie
45. Pumpkin, Field
46. Pumpkin, White
47. Pumpkin, Miniature Yellow - plate of 3
48. Pumpkin, Miniature White - plate of 3
49. Pumpkin, Any Other Variety
50. Largest Pumpkin, any variety, by weight
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums);
County Mayor Bill Newman Award--Trophy and $50
51. Squash, Yellow - plate of 2, straight
52. Squash, Zucchini - plate of 2
53. Squash, Any Other - plate of 2
54. Squash, Winter, other - plate of 2
55. Squash, Summer - plate of 2, crook
56. Squash, Turban
57. Squash, Italian
58. Squash, Spaghetti
59. Sweet Potatoes, Beauregard - 1/2 peck
60. Sweet Potatoes, 12
61. Largest Sweet Potato, Any Variety, by weight,
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
62. Turnips - plate of 5, tops required.
63. Tomatoes, Red - plate of 5
64. Tomatoes, Yellow - plate of 5
65. Tomatoes, Roma - plate of 5
66. Tomatoes, Pink - plate of 5
67. Tomatoes, Red Cherry - min of 5, must be on cluster
68. Tomatoes, Red Salad - plate of 5
69. Tomatoes, Grape - must be on cluster
70. Tomatoes, Yellow Salad - plate of 5
71. Any other Tomatoes - plate of 5
72. Largest Tomato, Any Variety - no leaks, by weight
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
73. Watermelon, Moon and Star
74. Watermelon, Jubilee
75. Watermelon, Sugar Baby
76. Watermelon, Crimson Sweet
77. Watermelon, Charleston Gray
78. Watermelon, Black Diamond/Florida Giant
79. Watermelon, Sangria
80. Watermelon, Yellow
81. Largest Watermelon, Any Variety, by weight
($12, $8, and $4 Premiums)
County Mayor, Bill Newman Award -- Trophy & $50
44. Pumpkin, Pie
45. Pumpkin, Field
46. Pumpkin, White
47. Pumpkin, Miniature Yellow - plate of 3
48. Pumpkin, Miniature White - plate of 3
49. Pumpkin, Any Other Variety
50. Largest Pumpkin, any variety, by weight
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums);
County Mayor Bill Newman Award--Trophy and $50
51. Squash, Yellow - plate of 2, straight
52. Squash, Zucchini - plate of 2
53. Squash, Any Other - plate of 2
54. Squash, Winter, other - plate of 2
55. Squash, Summer - plate of 2, crook
56. Squash, Turban
57. Squash, Italian
58. Squash, Spaghetti
59. Sweet Potatoes, Beauregard - 1/2 peck
60. Sweet Potatoes, 12
61. Largest Sweet Potato, Any Variety, by weight,
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
62. Turnips - plate of 5, tops required.
63. Tomatoes, Red - plate of 5
64. Tomatoes, Yellow - plate of 5
65. Tomatoes, Roma - plate of 5
66. Tomatoes, Pink - plate of 5
67. Tomatoes, Red Cherry - min of 5, must be on cluster
68. Tomatoes, Red Salad - plate of 5
69. Tomatoes, Grape - must be on cluster
70. Tomatoes, Yellow Salad - plate of 5
71. Any other Tomatoes - plate of 5
72. Largest Tomato, Any Variety - no leaks, by weight
($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
73. Watermelon, Moon and Star
74. Watermelon, Jubilee
75. Watermelon, Sugar Baby
76. Watermelon, Crimson Sweet
77. Watermelon, Charleston Gray
78. Watermelon, Black Diamond/Florida Giant
79. Watermelon, Sangria
80. Watermelon, Yellow
81. Largest Watermelon, Any Variety, by weight
($12, $8, and $4 Premiums)
County Mayor, Bill Newman Award -- Trophy & $50
Section 6
Miscellaneous Seed and Feed Crops
1. Fescue Seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
2. Grain Sorghum Seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
3. Sweet Sorghum - 3 stalks
4. Soybean, seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
5. Wheat, seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
6. Grain Sorghum, - 3 stalks
2. Grain Sorghum Seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
3. Sweet Sorghum - 3 stalks
4. Soybean, seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
5. Wheat, seed - 1 qt. fruit jar
6. Grain Sorghum, - 3 stalks
7. Soybeans, early variety - 3 stalks
8. Soybeans, medium variety - 3 stalks
9. Soybeans, late variety - 3 stalks
10. Sunflower, Any Variety, Small
11. Sunflower, Largest ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
8. Soybeans, medium variety - 3 stalks
9. Soybeans, late variety - 3 stalks
10. Sunflower, Any Variety, Small
11. Sunflower, Largest ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
Section 7
Fruit
LC Fair Best of Agriculture Exhibit, Best of Fruits $20 & Plaque
1. Apples, Golden Delicious – plate of 3
2. Apples, Jonathan - plate of 3
3. Apples, Red Delicious - plate of 3
4. Apples, Rome Beauty - plate of 3
5. Apples, Stayman Winesap - plate of 3
6. Apples, Granny Smith - plate of 3
7. Apples, Any Other Variety - plate of 3
2. Apples, Jonathan - plate of 3
3. Apples, Red Delicious - plate of 3
4. Apples, Rome Beauty - plate of 3
5. Apples, Stayman Winesap - plate of 3
6. Apples, Granny Smith - plate of 3
7. Apples, Any Other Variety - plate of 3
8. Pears, Fall (Russet Skin, Hard) - plate of 3
9. Pears, Any Other Variety - plate of 3
10. Grapes, Black – plate
11. Grapes, White – plate
12. Grapes, Red – plate
13. Muscadine, Black – plate
14. Muscadine, Bronze – plate
15. Muscadine, Other – plate
9. Pears, Any Other Variety - plate of 3
10. Grapes, Black – plate
11. Grapes, White – plate
12. Grapes, Red – plate
13. Muscadine, Black – plate
14. Muscadine, Bronze – plate
15. Muscadine, Other – plate
Section 8
Home Products
LC Fair Best of Agriculture Exhibit, Best of Home Products $20 & Plaque
1. Beef Jerky, 1 quart - (quart jar)
2. Venison Jerky, 1 quart - (quart jar)
3. Beans, Dried Lima, White - (quart jar)
4. Eggs, Brown - 1 dozen
5. Eggs, White - 1 dozen
6. Eggs, Other - 1 dozen
7. Eggs, Small - 1 dozen
2. Venison Jerky, 1 quart - (quart jar)
3. Beans, Dried Lima, White - (quart jar)
4. Eggs, Brown - 1 dozen
5. Eggs, White - 1 dozen
6. Eggs, Other - 1 dozen
7. Eggs, Small - 1 dozen
8. Fruit, Dried - quart jar
9. Cured Meat
10. Sorghum Molasses
11. Vegetable, Dried
12. Herb, Dried
13. Largest Egg
14. Smallest Egg
9. Cured Meat
10. Sorghum Molasses
11. Vegetable, Dried
12. Herb, Dried
13. Largest Egg
14. Smallest Egg
Section 9
Garden Section
1. Home Garden Display
(Premiums $20, $16 and $12)
2. Basket Size Display - combination of 10 vegetables and/or fruits (Premiums $12, $8, and $4)
Please minimize non-edibles. Exhibit may not occupy over nine (9) square feet. Garden Products in this display cannot compete for other prizes
Score for Garden display: Quality: 50 Points; Variety: 40 Points; Arrangements: 10 Points. Only Fruits and Vegetables will be judged.
(Premiums $20, $16 and $12)
2. Basket Size Display - combination of 10 vegetables and/or fruits (Premiums $12, $8, and $4)
Please minimize non-edibles. Exhibit may not occupy over nine (9) square feet. Garden Products in this display cannot compete for other prizes
Score for Garden display: Quality: 50 Points; Variety: 40 Points; Arrangements: 10 Points. Only Fruits and Vegetables will be judged.
Section 10
Gourds
Class 1 and 2 only -- Artwork, which may consist of paints, water colors, or simple adornments such as ribbons, decorative pins, etc., may not conceal the shape and quality of the gourd. Judging will be done on the following basis: Shape, texture, and symmetry of the gourd - 50%; Uniqueness of the artwork added to the gourd - 50%.
1. Gorgeous Gourd Contest, Large (over 8 inches tall), (1 gourd only), ($14, $12 and $10 Premiums) (*Also Eligible for State*)
2. Gorgeous Gourd Contest, Small (under 8 inches tall), (1 gourd only), ($14, $12 and $10 Premiums)
3. Gourds, with Weaving or Coiling
4. Gourds, with Wood Burning
4. Gourds, with Wood Burning
5. Gourds, Carved, Cut, Chiseled, or Gouged
2. Gorgeous Gourd Contest, Small (under 8 inches tall), (1 gourd only), ($14, $12 and $10 Premiums)
3. Gourds, with Weaving or Coiling
4. Gourds, with Wood Burning
4. Gourds, with Wood Burning
5. Gourds, Carved, Cut, Chiseled, or Gouged
6. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Birdhouse
7. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Short Neck
8. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Long Neck
9. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Ornamental
10. Largest Gourd, Non-Decorated ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums) (*Also Eligible for State*)
11. Smallest Gourd, Non-Decorated ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
12. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Other
7. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Short Neck
8. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Long Neck
9. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Ornamental
10. Largest Gourd, Non-Decorated ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums) (*Also Eligible for State*)
11. Smallest Gourd, Non-Decorated ($12, $8 and $4 Premiums)
12. Gourds, Non-Decorated, Other
Section 11
Bees and Honey
All honey must be presented in a clear pint jar.
1. Best individual display of bees, honey, wax, etc.
($15, $10 and $5 Premiums)
2. Best Frame of Dark Honey Comb
3. Best Frame of Light Honey Comb
4. Best jar of Strained Light Honey
5. Best jar of Light Comb Honey
6. Best jar of Strained Amber Honey
($15, $10 and $5 Premiums)
2. Best Frame of Dark Honey Comb
3. Best Frame of Light Honey Comb
4. Best jar of Strained Light Honey
5. Best jar of Light Comb Honey
6. Best jar of Strained Amber Honey
7. Best jar of Amber Comb Honey
8. Best jar of Strained Dark Honey
9. Best jar of Dark Comb Honey
10. Best jar of Candied Honey
11. Best Cake Beeswax
12. Best Cookery - please provide recipe on index card
13. Best of Show-Honey-Rosette
14. Homemade product made with beeswax
8. Best jar of Strained Dark Honey
9. Best jar of Dark Comb Honey
10. Best jar of Candied Honey
11. Best Cake Beeswax
12. Best Cookery - please provide recipe on index card
13. Best of Show-Honey-Rosette
14. Homemade product made with beeswax
Section 12
Wine
All wine entries must be presented in clear or colored standard wine bottles. No screw tops allowed. One bottle per entry. No labels or markings on bottles will be allowed. All entries must be non-commercial, must use new corks, and be produced from last year’s fruit crop.
1. Grape Red Dry
2. Grape Red Sweet
3. Grape White Dry
4. Grape White Sweet
5. Rose Sweet
6. Rose Dry
7. Blackberry Sweet
8. Blackberry Dry
9. Elderberry Sweet
10. Elderberry Dry
11. Muscadine Red Sweet
2. Grape Red Sweet
3. Grape White Dry
4. Grape White Sweet
5. Rose Sweet
6. Rose Dry
7. Blackberry Sweet
8. Blackberry Dry
9. Elderberry Sweet
10. Elderberry Dry
11. Muscadine Red Sweet
12. Muscadine Red Dry
13. Muscadine White Sweet
14. Muscadine White Dry
15. Fruit Sweet
16. Fruit Dry
17. Other Sweet, (Source must be written on tag for
entries in class other than Classes 1-16)
18. Other Dry, (Source must be written on tag for entries
in class other than Classes 1-16)
19. Best of Show all entries (Sweet) $10 & Rosette
20. Best of Show all entries (Dry) $10 & Rosette
13. Muscadine White Sweet
14. Muscadine White Dry
15. Fruit Sweet
16. Fruit Dry
17. Other Sweet, (Source must be written on tag for
entries in class other than Classes 1-16)
18. Other Dry, (Source must be written on tag for entries
in class other than Classes 1-16)
19. Best of Show all entries (Sweet) $10 & Rosette
20. Best of Show all entries (Dry) $10 & Rosette
Section 13
Maple Syrup and Products
Syrup must be in standard one quart glass jar.
1. Maple Syrup, Light Amber
2. Maple Syrup, Medium Amber
3. Maple Syrup, Dark Amber
4. Maple Sugar Candy (2 pieces)
2. Maple Syrup, Medium Amber
3. Maple Syrup, Dark Amber
4. Maple Sugar Candy (2 pieces)