06/20/2026
2026 Fayette Co. Fair Open Class Exhibits
Baked and Canned Foods
Department M – Baked and Canned Foods
Rhonda Dales - Superintendent
563-412-9878 or [email protected]
1. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class. There are no entry fees. Exhibitors are responsible for placing entries in the correct divisions and classes. Classes with grade restrictions are for the grade just completed. Youth and Junior classes must state the age on the entry tag.
2. Items should be brought to the 4-H Exhibit Hall on the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 21 between 8:00 A.M. and 11:30 P.M. Entry tags will be attached to each item. All items must be checked in.
3. The Fair Board and Superintendent will strive to assure the safety of all items after arrival and placement, but neither the Board nor Superintendent will be responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits.
4. Judging will be Tuesday, July 21 beginning at 12:00 P.M. Photos will be taken after the judging is completed.
5. There will be one blue ribbon, one red ribbon and one white ribbon awarded per class. Blue ribbons will be paid $5.00 each, red ribbons $3.00 and white $1.00. Best of Show rosettes will be awarded an additional prize
6. The superintendent and the Fair Board reserve the right to disqualify any entry.
7. Exhibits and ribbons will be released from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 25. Neither the Fair Board nor the superintendent is responsible for exhibits left after 8:00 P.M. on Saturday.
8. All exhibits must be homemade and the work of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are encouraged to supply a recipe including ingredients and method with the exhibit.
9. No article entered in a single class may be entered in a collection or vice versa.
10. Display on hard paper plates or boards, not in pans. All baked food entries should be delivered in individual plastic bags rather than in plastic wrap. Entry tags should be attached to the outside of the plastic bag in a manner that does not interfere with opening the bag.
11. All canned food entries must be in clear standard glass jars (leave the rings on). Canned foods should be clearly labeled, dated and prepared after July 1, 2025. Exhibitors must bring 2 jars of each entry. One will be opened for judging, the other will remain sealed for display. The jars do not need to be identical in size; however both must be in clear standard canning jars. Exhibitors are encouraged to pick up the opened jar and take it home for family use.
12. You may fill out entry tags when you bring your exhibits in on Tuesday, July 21. However, if you would like to save time, you might want to fill out the Open Class Entry Form and mail it to the fair office before Saturday, July 11 and your entry tags will be ready for you to attach to your exhibit when you
arrive.
13. Recipes are not required, however are recommended because this may help the judge critique the exhibit.
14. All items not used for judging or display WILL BE SOLD AS A BAKE SALE – please consider this when packaging.
Division 1 – Yeast Breads and Rolls
No frozen bread dough permitted
Class
101. White Bread
102. Whole Wheat Bread
103. Oatmeal Bread
104. Raisin Bread
105. Breakfast Rolls, Unfrosted (3)
106. Shaped Dinner Rolls (3)
107. Kolaches, label filling (3)
108. Not listed above, Label
Division 2 – Quick Breads
No mixes, small loaves accepted
Class
201. Banana Bread
202. Applesauce Bread
203. Nut Bread
204. Pumpkin Bread
205. Zucchini Bread
206. Coffee Cake (no yeast)
207. Not listed above, Label
Division 3 - Other Baked Goods
Class
301. Muffins, Plain (3)
302. Muffins, Fruit and/or Nut (3) Label
Division 4 – Pies
Small sizes are acceptable
Use disposable aluminum pans
No pies that require refrigeration
Class
401. Apple
402. Pumpkin
403. Peach
404. Pecan
405. Berry
Division 5 – Cakes
All cakes are to be unfrosted
No cake mixes
No cakes that require refrigeration
Class
501. Chocolate
502. White
503. Angel Food, crust side up
504. Not listed above, Label
Division 6 – Decorated Cakes
Class
601. Decorated Cup Cakes (3)
602. Decorated Cake, any occasion
Division 7 – Cookies
Exhibit a plate of 3
Class
701. Chocolate Chip
702. Snickerdoodles
703. Oatmeal, plain
704. Pressed (Spritz)
705. Molded
706. Sugar, rolled out and cut
707. Peanut Butter
708. Molasses
709. No Bake cookies
710. Plate of Assorted Cookies
711. Cookies not listed above, Label
712. Decorated Cookies
713. Filled Cookies
Division 8 Bars
Entry to consist of 3 bars
Class
801. Brownies, unfrosted
802. Brownies, frosted
803. Lemon Bars
804. Pumpkin Bars
805. No Bake Bars
806. Bars not listed above, Label
Division 9 – Best Display – Special Premiums : First Place = $20, Second Place = $10, Third Place $5
901. Best display of 5 baked items
Division 10 – Gluten Free
Class
1001. Yeast Bread
1002. Yeast Rolls (3)
1003. Quick Bread
1004. Pies
1005. Cakes
1006. Cookies (6)
1007. Bars (4)
1008. Granola (exhibit in clear glass or see thru plastic container)
1009. Other product not listed above
Division 11 – Jams, Butters, Jelly and Preserves
No items that need refrigeration
Show in standard pint or half pint clear jars/jelly glasses
Each exhibit must contain two jars, one will be opened
The two jars do not need to be identical in size
Class
1101. Raspberry Jam
1102. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
1103. Peach Jam
1104. Strawberry Jam
1105. Other Jam not listed above, Label
1106. Apple Butter
1107. Apple Jelly
1108. Grape Jelly
1109. Other Preserves not listed above. Label
Division 12 – Pickles and Relishes
May be exhibited in either quart, pint or half pint clear jars
Each exhibit must contain 2 jars, one will be opened
The two jars do not need to be the same size
Class
1201. Beet Pickles
1202. Watermelon Pickles
1203. Sweet Pickles
1204. Dill Pickles
1205. Sliced Hamburger Pickles
1206. Bread & Butter Pickles
1207. Other pickles not iisted above, Label
1208. Mixed Vegetable Relish, Label
1209. Salsa
1210. Catsup
1211. Other Relish, not listed above, Label
Division 13 – Canned Fruit
Maybe exhibited in either quart, pint or half pint clear canning jars
Each exhibit must contain two jars, one will be opened
The two jars do not need to be the same size
Class
1301. Applesauce
1302. Peaches
1303. Pears
1304. Plums
1305. Not listed above, Label
Division 14 – Canned Vegetables
May be exhibited in either quart, pint or half pint clear canning jars
Each exhibit must contain two jars, one will be opened
The two jars do not need to be the same size
Class
1401. Beets
1402. Corn, whole kernel
1403. Snap Beans, green or yellow
1404. Tomatoes
1405. Sauerkraut
1406. Tomato Juice
1407. Spaghetti Sauce (without meat)
1408. Tomato Soup
1409. Mixed Vegetables
1410. Not listed above, Label
Division 15 – Canned Meats
May be exhibited in either quart, pint or half pint clear standard canning jars
Each exhibit must contain two jars, one will be opened
The two jars do not need to be the same size
Class
1501. Beef
1502. Chicken
1503. Pork
1504. Spaghetti Sauce with meat
1505. Soup with Meat
1506. Not listed above, Label
Division 16 – Dehydrated Foods
Exhibit in clear glass or plastic jars
Class
1601. Apples
1602. Bananas
1603. Other Fruit, Label
1604. Tomatoes
1605. Onions
1606. Beans
1607. Other Vegetable, Label
1608. Jerky, Label
1609. Pasta
1610. Parsley (minimum amount ¼ cup)
1611. Basil (minimum amount ¼ cup)
1612. Herb not listed above, Label (minimum amount ¼ cup)
Junior Division – Open to exhibitors Grades 4th – 12th in the Fall of 2025
Note the age on the entry tag
No frozen dough or cake mixes
Division 17
Class
1701. Yeast Bread
1702. Yeast Rolls (3)
1703. Muffins (3)
1704. Biscuits (3)
1705. Quick Bread
1706. Cakes, unfrosted
1707. Cupcakes, unfrosted
1708. Pies, one crust
1709. Pies, two crust
1710. Cookies, Chocolate Chip (3)
1711. Cookies, Chocolate (3)
1712. Cookies, Sugar (3)
1713. No Bake Cookies (3)
1714. Cookies, other than listed above, Label
1715. Bars/Brownies, unfrosted (3)
1716. Bars/Brownies, frosted (3)
1717. Molded Candy/mints (3)
1718. Cooked Candy (3)
1719. Uncooked Candy (3)
1720. Any Candy not listed above (3)
1721. Decorated cupcakes (3)
1722. Decorated Cakes
1723. Decorated Cookies (3)
1724. Preserved Jams/Jellies- two jars, one will be opened
1725. Granola (entry should be displayed in a pint size glass or plastic jar)
Youth Division – Open to Exhibitors Grades K through 3rd in the Fall of 2025
Note the age on the entry tag
Division 18
Class
1801. Any Baked cookies (3)
1802. Any unbaked cookies (3)
1803. Any baked bars/brownies, unfrosted (3)
1804. Any baked bars/brownies, frosted (3)
1805 Any molded candy/mints (3)
1806 Any bread or muffins (3)
1807. Any cake or cupcakes, unfrosted (3)
1808. Ugliest Cake (Must be edible)
1809. Any Decorated Cake
1810. Any decorated Cupcakes (3)
1811. Any Decorated Cookies (3)
OPEN CLASS ENTRY FORM
Fayette County Fair
504 South Vine Street
West Union, IA 52175
Name ______________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code __________________________________________
Phone Number _______________________________________________
Age – For Junior and Youth Division only __________________________
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