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ROBERT J. MILLER AIRPARK
ROUTE 530
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
Exhibitor’s Guide to Open
Shows
Page #
General
Information
2-5
OPEN CRAFT
SHOW
6
OPEN NEEDLEWORK
SHOW
7
OPEN CREATIVE ART
SHOW
8
OPEN CAKE
DECORATING
SHOW
9
OPEN FOODS
SHOW
10-11
OPEN HONEY & BEESWAX
SHOW
12-13
OPEN HORTICULTURE
SHOW
14-15
OPEN FLORAL DESIGN
SHOW
16-17
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
SHOW
18
Direction to
Fairgrounds
19
ROBERT J. MILLER AIRPARK
ROUTE
530
BERKELEY
TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
Exhibitor’s Guide to Open
Shows _______ Page #
General Information 2-5
OPEN CRAFT SHOW 6
OPEN NEEDLEWORK SHOW 7
OPEN CREATIVE ART SHOW 8
OPEN CAKE
DECORATING SHOW 9
OPEN FOODS SHOW 10-11
OPEN HONEY & BEESWAX SHOW 12-13
OPEN HORTICULTURE SHOW 14-15
OPEN FLORAL DESIGN SHOW 16-17
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 18
Direction to Fairgrounds 19
OCEAN COUNTY FAIR
COMMITTEE
(732) 914-9466
Website: www.oceancountyfair.com
1623 WHITESVILLE ROAD
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08755
FAIR HOURS
TUESDAY
7/14 5 PM TO 11 PM
WEDNESDAY 7/15
5 PM TO 11 PM
THURSDAY
7/16 11 AM TO 11 PM
FRIDAY
7/17 11 AM T0 11 PM
SATURDAY
7/18 11 AM TO 11 PM
SUNDAY
7/19 11 AM TO 5 PM
The Open Shows are organized and staffed by the
MASTER GARDENERS OF OCEAN COUNTY
for the Ocean County Board of Agriculture.
Master Gardener Volunteers are certified by Rutgers Cooperative Extension
of Ocean County, after receiving extensive training and education. They
assist Rutgers Cooperative Extension in providing reliable gardening and
horticultural information to residents.
Master Gardeners staff a Horticultural Helpline:
732-349-1245
Master
Gardeners also provide tick identification, plant diagnostics, and soil pH
testing at our location:
Agricultural Building
1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River
In addition to
these services, Master Gardeners offer seminars for the general public,
maintain a display garden at the Toms River location, host educational
displays at the Ocean County Fair and at other events, and are involved in
many other gardening-related activities in the community.
If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, please visit our
exhibit at the Ocean County Fair or call our helpline number.
OPEN SHOW
RULES
1. Entries must
have been made by the exhibitor after August 1, 2008.
Exhibitors do not have to reside in Ocean County.
2. No exhibitor
may advertise or solicit orders.
3.
Sections to be judged separately are:
Youth (under age 18) Adults (age 18 and over)
Special (Residents of nursing homes or rehabilitation hospitals, and disabled
exhibitors)
4.
Entry tags must accompany all exhibits and must include the division
and class number.
Entry tags can be obtained at the time of entering entry at the
fairgrounds, from the website www.oceancountyfair.com
or in advance at:
Agricultural Building
1623 Whitesville
Road , Toms
River, NJ.
5. Entries not
meeting class requirements will be disqualified.
6.
The Fair Committee will not be liable in any way for loss due to water, fire,
theft, acts of God, or any other causes.
7.
All entries (except Foods and Cake Decorating) can
be brought to the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 14 from 5 PM to 9 PM or Wednesday,
July 15 from 12 NOON to 9 PM.
Judging
will be conducted on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17.
8.
Food entries and Cake Decorating entries can be brought to the
fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 15 from 12 NOON to 6 PM.
Judging will begin at 6 :30 PM. Food entries and Cake Decorating
entries can be picked up after 9 PM the
same evening. If your item needs refrigeration bring closer
to 6pm.
There is no refrigeration.
9. All entries must remain on exhibit
for the duration of the Fair.
10. All
entries (except Foods and Cake Decorating) must be picked up on
Sunday, July 19 between 5 PM and 6:30 PM.
AWARDS
1. Ribbons will
be awarded for meritorious entries using the Danish Awarding System in the
Open Shows: Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Fair.
2. One entry from
each section in the nine Open Shows divisions will be awarded Best in
Show.
3. Cash awards
will be distributed as follows:
Five
dollars ($5.00) for each Best in Show
Rosettes
will be awarded for Best in Class
One
dollar ($1.00) for Excellent
4. Entries not meeting general or
division classifications
will not be eligible for awards.
OPEN CRAFT SHOW
Exhibitors may submit more than one entry per class or
subclass but they must be of a different design and or variety and/or
variety. The entries must have been created after August 1, 2008.
Please call ahead to make advance arrangements if your
entry is oversized or requires any special handling at 732-914-9466.
Classes:
- Basketry
- 2. Caning
- 3. Ceramics
- 4. Decorative Painting
a. Stroke Work
b. Furniture c.
Holiday Items d.
Other Painted Items
5. Doll
Clothing
a.
Handmade
b. Machine made
6. Homemade Dolls or Stuffed Animals
7. Leathercraft
8. Nature Crafts
9. Woodworking &
Woodcarving
10. Scrapbooking-
Entry
must be one completed, single-sided page only, in a clear plastic cover.
11. Braiding
12. Any Other Craft
OPEN NEEDLEWORK SHOW
Exhibitors may submit more than one entry per class or
subclass but they must be different of a different design and or
variety. The entries must have been created after
August 1, 2008.
Suggestion: Package entries neatly in a clean,
clear plastic for good displaying and judging.
DIVISION 1: NEEDLEWORK
Classes:
- Embroidery
a. Crewel
Work b. Counted
Cross-stitch c. Stamped
Cross-stitch
d. Any Other
2.
Crochet
3. Knitting
4.Tatting & Nett
5. Macramé
6. Bobbin Lace
7. Plastic Canvas
8. Any Other
DIVISION 2: QUILTING
Classes:
1. Patchwork
Quilt, Machine-Pieced
a. Hand Quilted
b. Machine Quilted
2. Patchwork
Quilt, Hand-Pieced
a. Hand Quilted
b. Machine Quilted
c. Hand Quilted Baby Block
DIVISION 3: CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING
Classes:
1. Layette Set
2. Christening
Outfit
3. Any Other
OPEN CREATIVE ART SHOW
1. Exhibits must
be properly mounted or framed with base support if needed.
2. Exhibits
must be properly labeled as to type of material used and must be of
original design. The entries must be created after August 1, 2008, and
one entry per class or sub class. No photocopies of original art
will be accepted. Entries made from kits are accepted in Division
2 only.
- Maximum size 16”x20”, unless prior
arrangements have been made.
DIVISION 1: CREATIVE ART
Classes:
1.
Painting:
a.
Oil
b.
Watercolor
c.
Any Other
2. Sketching:
a.
Pencil b. Charcoal
c. Pen & Ink d. Any Other
3.
Sculpture:
a.
Clay
b. Metal
c. Any Other
4.
Printing:
a. Stamp or block
b. Any Other
DIVISION 2: ART PROJECTS
Classes:
1. Painting from
Kit
2. Leaded
Glass
3. Plastic, any
Article
4.
Any Other Article
OPEN CAKE
DECORATING SHOW
Exhibitors may submit only one
entry per class.
Classes:
1.
“Summer-time Fun “
Cake
Create a cake depicting summer fun.
2.
“Flowers Everywhere”
Cake
Utilize your best flower-making techniques.
3.
“Celebration” Tiered
Cake
Create a tiered cake, either stacked or with columns,
for the festive occasion of your choice.
(i.e. birthday, wedding, baby, graduation, etc.)
4. “Decorated Delight” Minis
Decorate cupcakes or cookies (minimum
of 3 cupcakes or cookies per entry.)
NOTE:
Piping skills count as much as creativity in all classes!
OPEN FOODS SHOW
1. Each entry
must be displayed on a suitable plate.
2. The Committee
are not responsible for broken or lost plates.
3. Each entry
must be covered or wrapped with clear wrap.
4. All entries
must be properly labeled.
5. Baked goods
must be accompanied by an accurate recipe on a 5”x7” card.
6. Baked goods
will be cut for judging and jarred foods will be opened for
judging.
7. Entries
prepared from commercial mixes will not be accepted.
8. Exhibitors may
submit only one entry of each variety.
9. Preserved food
must provide two jars, one for display and the other for sampling.
Label with date canned on jar.
DIVISION 1: CAKES
Classes:
1. Two-layer
cake, any kind, with icing
2. Angel food, no
icing
3. Sponge, no
icing
4. Chiffon, no
icing
5. Pound, no
icing
6. Jelly roll
7. Upside-down
8. Cupcakes
9. Any other
DIVISION 2:
COOKIES (4 per entry)
Classes:
1. Bar
2. Drop
3. Rolled
4. Filled
5. Any Other
DIVISION 3: PIES
Classes:
1. Double pastry
crust, any filling
2. Single pastry
crust, any filling
3. Tarts
DIVISION 4: BREADS
Classes:
1. Yeast breads
2. Quick breads
3. Sweet breads
4. Rolls (4 per
entry)
5. Biscuits (4
per entry)
6. Muffins (4 per
entry)
DIVISION
5: PRESERVED FOODS (2 jars per
entry)
Classes:
1. Jam or
marmalade
2. Jelly
3. Canned fruits
or vegetables
4. Pickles
5. Relishes
6. Herb vinegars
DIVISION
6: CANDY ( 3 per entry)
Classes:
1. Chocolates
2. Any Other
OPEN HONEY & BEESWAX SHOW
1. All entries
must have been produced by the exhibitor in New Jersey. It must be selected
by the exhibitor or a family member. Only one entry in each class will be
accepted from each exhibitor or apiary.
2. Identifying
labels on entries are not permitted. No commercial products or displays
will be allowed.
3. No single
entry may be submitted again for three years. All entries remain the
property of the producers. An accompanying carton containing the
entries must carry the full name, address, and telephone number of the
exhibitor. Entries must be submitted in a carton. It is suggested
that a cover of some type be placed over the carton to keep the jars free of
dust and dirt. Beeswax entries must be covered with clean, transparent
plastic film.
DIVISION 1: EXTRACTED
HONEY (Queenline Jars Only)
Classes:
1. Three 1-pound jars,
extracted, Light
2. Three 1-pound jars,
extracted, Light Amber
3. Three 1-pound jars,
extracted, Amber
4. Three 1-pound jars, extracted, Dark
Scoring Objectives, Extracted Honey
_______Maximum
Points
a. Density 15.6 to 18.5
20
(Density of 18.6 or over, disqualified;
5 points deducted for each .05 of
Density under 15.6)
b. Freedom from
crystals
10
c. Cleanliness and freedom
from lint, dirt, wax,
foam
30
d. Cleanliness and neatness of
pack
10
e.
Flavor
30
Total
100
Deductions:
Objectionable flavor – 4 points
Overheating – 15 points
Fermentation – Disqualified
DIVISION 2: BEESWAX
Classes:
1. Single piece, pure beeswax, 1 pound or more
2. Novelty beeswax, with additive permitted
Scoring Objectives: Beeswax and Novelty
Maximum
Points
a.
Cleanliness
35 (Deductions
for wax containing propolis, honey, dirt, etc.)
b.
Color and
aroma
30
Color desirable is straw, canary, or
lemon yellow. Deductions for objectionable
aroma; fermenting causes disqualification.
c. Uniformity of
appearance
20
d. Absence of cracking or
shrinking
15
Total
100
OPEN HORTICULTURE SHOW
1. Exhibitors
may enter as many classes as desired,
but may submit
only one entry of each variety per class or subclass.
2.
Entries will be disqualified if diseased or insect-infested.
3.
Glass bottles for cut specimens will be provided for 18” or less
specimens. Exhibitor must supply larger bottles if needed.
4. Each entry
must have been grown by the exhibitor.
Container-grown plants must have been
in the exhibitor’s
possession for 6 weeks.
5. Plant
containers must be labeled on the bottom of the pot including exhibitor’s
name and telephone number.
6. Any containers
exceeding 18” or plant height of 3’ must pre-register with OC Fair Office.
7. Cut specimens
should have stems appropriate length for size of bloom.
- Categories can be subdivided by committee.
DIVISION 1: CUT SPECIMEN (1 stem or spray, not to exceed 18” or 3 stems for smaller
varieties)
Classes:
1. Annual
a. Grown for flowers b. Grown for foliage
2. Perennial
a. Grown for flowers b. Grown for foliage
3. Bulb
4. Tuber and Corm
5. Rhizome
6. Rose
7. Tree and Shrub
a. Deciduous-
Flowering
b. Deciduous- Foliage c. Evergreen
8. Fern
DIVISION 2: CONTAINER-
GROWN PLANT
Classes:
1. House Plant
2. Hanging Basket
3. Cacti
and Succulent
4. Mixed Planting
DIVISION 3: CONTAINER-
GROWN EDIBLE
Classes:
1.
Tomato
4. Bean
2.
Pepper
5. Any Other Vegetable
3.
Herb
6.
Salad Bowl
DIVISION 4: HERBS (3 stems per entry)
Classes:
1.
Basil
7. Rosemary
2. Dill
8. Sage
3. Lavender
9. Thyme
4. Mint
10. Any Other Herb
5. Oregano
6.
Parsley
DIVISION 5: VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
Classes:
1. Beans (5 pods)
2. Root
Vegetables ( 3 roots, foliage trimmed to 1”)
3. Cucumbers ( 2
specimens)
4. Peppers ( 3
specimens)
5. Squashes,
Zucchinis (2 specimens)
6. Tomatoes (3
specimens):
a. All ripe, no stem b. All
green, with stem
7. Peas (5 pods)
8. Lettuces(2 heads or bunches)
9. Eggplants ( 2 specimens)
10. Any Other Vegetables (1-3 specimens)
OPEN
FLORAL DESIGN SHOW
1. All fresh
plant material is required in Classes 1 , 2, and 3. Cut
flowers, foliage, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables are considered fresh
plant material.
2. Dried plant
material is required in classes 4 and 6 only.
3. Flowers need not be
home-grown but must be arranged by exhibitor.
4. Exhibitors may submit only
one entry per class.
5. No artificial flowers,
foliage, fruits, or vegetables will be
accepted.
6. Containers
should be labeled underneath with exhibitor’s name and telephone
number.
Classes:
1. “In the Good Old
Summertime”
An
interpretive floral design staged in a summer-themed container using all
fresh plant material.
2. “Color Your World”
A MONOCHROMATIC floral design using
all fresh plant material and container of one hue and its tints and/or
shades; for example, light pink through red to purple. The foliage
shall be of natural color.
3. “Bounty by the Basket”
A collection of at least two specimens
of vegetables, fruits, or herbs pleasingly designed for artistic beauty in
the exhibitor’s basket; basket not to exceed 24” in height or width.
The collection must be accompanied by a typed or neatly printed list of
materials included. Entries will be judged for overall design with
consideration of horticultural perfection of the individual vegetables,
fruits, and/or herbs displayed.
4. “Circle of Herbs” Wreath
A wreath containing a minimum of two
varieties of fresh herbs. Overall size not to exceed 18”. Wreaths
must be displayed on a tray that holds water.
5. “Everlasting” Wreath
A wreath containing a minimum of three
varieties of dried plant material. Overall size not to exceed 26”.
6. “Crafty Creatures”
A three-dimensional creature made from
all dried materials such as seeds, nuts, pods, dried flowers, and/or dried
materials. No fresh plant material, paint, ribbon, or candy permitted.
7. “Veggie Personality”
A Character created from
vegetables. Must be dressed to suit a theme-personality or the
personality of the exhibitor. The character must be posed. The exhibitor must
provide a base and support if needed.
8. “Three Cheers for the Red,
White, and Blue”
A traditional
floral design using all three colors staged in a patriotic-theme container.
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
1. All
photos must have been taken and mounted by entrants after August 1, 2008.
Processing may have been done by commercial processor.
2. Photos can be any size from
5”x 7” to 9” x 12”.
3.
Exhibitors may enter only one photo per class, and each photo may be entered
in only one class.
4. No
framed or matted entries will be accepted. Entries must be securely
flush-mounted on mounting board, poster board, or foam board in such a way
that no part of the photograph is covered, and no part of the mounting
board is visible around the edges of the photograph.
5. The Ocean
County Fair Committee retains one-time, nonexclusive rights to use winning
photos in promotional advertising.
DIVISION 1: COLOR
Classes:
1. People
5. Sports, Action
2.
Animals
6. Plants and Flowers
3. Buildings and
Structures
7. Ocean County
4.
Scenic
8. Other
DIVISION 2: BLACK &
WHITE
Classes:
1.
People
5. Sports, Action
2.
Animals
6. Plants and Flowers
3. Buildings and
Structures
7. Ocean County
4.
Scenic
8. Other
DIVISION 3: MIXED MEDIA
Includes any photo that has been enhanced or
manipulated via computer.
Classes:
1.
People
5. Sports, Action
2. Animals
6. Plants and Flowers
3. Buildings and
Structures
7. Ocean County
4.
Scenic
8. Other
DIRECTIONS TO FAIRGROUNDS
From North:
Garden State Parkway south to Exit 80, South Toms
River.
Follow signs for Route 530 west and Miller Air
Park.
Continue on Route 530 west to fairgrounds on left.
From South:
Parkway north to Exit 74, Forked River.
Left onto Lacey Road west.
Continue west to right onto Dover Road, left onto
Pinewald-Keswick Road (Route 530 west), to fairgrounds on left.
(or)
Route 9 north to Lacey Township.
Left onto Lacey Road west.
Continue west to right onto Dover Road, left onto
Pinewald-Keswick Road (Route 530 west), to fairgrounds on left.
From West:
Route 70 to Route 530 east in Manchester Township, to
fairgrounds on right.
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