2008 PASCO COUNTY FAIR
36722 S.R. 52, DADE CITY, FL 33525
Phone: (352) 567-6678 Fax: (352) 523-1807
FEBRUARY 18 – 24, 2008

BACK PORCH

CHAIRMAN: CAROL REEVES (813) 782-0373 E-mail: crmr1972@aol.com
Committee: Maxine Clayton, Brenda Dilks, Linda Dilks,
Jennifer Frum and Sylvia Young

***NOTICE: New categories & expanded categories***

The Back Porch exhibit is open to Pasco County residents age 18 and over. All entered items must have been completed since the 2007 Pasco County Fair, must be clean, and must be the handiwork of the exhibitor.

Complete name and address, including zip code and phone number should be on the back of each item and on the bottom of canning jars. Wall hangings and pictures should be mounted or wired for hanging.

You may enter as many items under each section as you wish. No entry fee is required.

JUDGING: All items will be judged using the Danish system. Each item will be given the blue, red or white ribbon it deserves. GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTES will be awarded for the superior item in each sub-section according to the discretion of the judges. There must be three (3) persons entering items in each sub-section for a GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTE to be awarded. A RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION will be awarded if a tie should occur and the items are deemed by the judges to be of superior quality. An AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ROSETTE will be awarded to any item that has been judged to be of exceptional quality. A “People’s Choice” award will be given on Sunday, Feb. 24, to the exhibitor who has received the most votes. This award is voted on during the week by the visitors to the exhibit.

The BACK PORCH committee has the authority to make changes in the Rules and Regulations when necessary. The PASCO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION does not assume responsibility for damage or loss of items exhibited, although reasonable care will be exercised to safeguard items for display.

ENTRY DATES

Saturday, Feb. 2 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (except baked goods)

Friday, Feb. 15 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (including baked goods)

PICK UP DATES

Sunday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? Call Carol 813-782-0373 OR EMAIL crmr1972.

***NEW CATEGORIES & EXPANDED CATEGORIES***

HEIRLOOM ARTS

Needlework

SECTION 1

Class A

1. large crochet

2. small crochet

3. knitting

4. weaving

5. traditional rug hooking

JUDGING CRITERIA: Uniformity of stitching, blocking, evenness of rows, finishing, neatness, cleanliness.

Section 2 Class B

1. Crewel embroidery (wool, yarn, or linen)

2. Embroidery (linen, cotton, silk or wool thread on natural fiber fabric)

a. blackwork

b. bunka

c. candlewicking

d. counted thread

e. counted cross stitch

f. cutwork

g. hardanger

h. machine embroidered article

i. mixed media

j. stumpwork

k. smocking

l. silk and metal thread

m. Swedish embroidery

n. miscellaneous

3. Needlepoint (defined as any fiber done on canvas)

a. bargello

b. petit point (18 ct canvas)

c. quik point (7 ct canvas)

d. plastic canvas article

e. miscellaneous

JUDGING CRITERIA; Impact of design, color, technique, suitability of materials, finishing & mounting.

***NEW CATEGORIES & EXPANDED CATEGORIES***

HEIRLOOM ARTS

Quilting

SECTION 3 Class A

1. hand pieced 9. wall hangings

2. machine pieced 10. miniatures

3. machine appliqued 11. photo/memory/wedding/

4. beginners 1^st quilt anniversary quilts

5. machine quilted 12. tee shirt quilt

6. hand quilted 13. comforter or tied quilt

7. mixed techniques 14. group quilt, done by more than

8. heirloom techniques (yoyo, Cathedral one person

window, whole cloth, hand quilting) 15. miscellaneous

JUDGING CRITERIA: Appearance, piecing, appliqué, borders/sashing, binding/edge treatment and backing.

HERITAGE ARTS

Woodwork

SECTION 4

A. Carving in the Round

1. human figure

2. human bust

3. birds of prey, examples: hawks, eagles, owls

4. shore birds, examples: gull, sandpiper, heron

5. song birds, examples: robin, wren, cardinal

6. ducks, geese, swans, examples: wood duck, swan, Canadian Goose

7. other birds, examples: game birds, quail, turkey, chicken, vulture, rooster, penguin

8. caricatures

9. aquatic, fish and sea mammals, examples: bass, seals, whales, manatees

10. animals, domestic, examples: horse, cow, cat, dog, pig

11. animals, wild, examples: bear, deer, fox, rabbit

12. walking sticks and canes

13. other carvings in the round, examples: faces, flowers, stylized carvings, etc.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Workmanship, style & suitability of item to purpose, harmony of colors & materials.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Complete recipe, presentation, color & texture of product & pleasing taste. Whole product must be submitted on a disposable plate.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Complete recipe, presentation, color & texture of product & pleasing taste. While product must be submitted on a disposable plate. Cookies and candy, at least 8 – 10 pieces must be submitted on a disposal plate.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Uniformity of pack, appropriate fill, color, consistency, clean jars, lids & rings, legible & complete recipe & canning method. Entries must have been processed since the 2007 PASCO COUNTY FAIR & should consist of two jars. Dried foods should be displayed in appropriate storage containers, (glass jars, heavy weight plastic food bags, vacuum sealed plastic food bags, etc.)

JUDGING CRITERIA: Appearance, aroma & bouquet, taste, aftertaste & overall impression. Wines must have been made within the past three (3) years.

JUDGING CRITERIA:Workmanship, creativity, suitability of item to purpose, harmony of color &

Exhibitor must supply own card tables, tablecloth, one or two place settings, artificial items, (i.e., food, flowers, plants, etc.) may be used for decorative purposes. Please no chairs, benches or stools.

JUDGING CRITERIA: General appearance, originality, suitability for occasion or function.

2008 PASCO COUNTY FAIR 36722 S.R. 52, DADE CITY, FL 33525 Phone: (352) 567-6678 Fax: (352) 523-1807 FEBRUARY 18 – 24, 2008