Sevier County Fair Open Class Living Arts General Rules
- Exhibitors may enter one item in each Lot, LIMIT OF 3 items in each Department, unless specified differently.
- Fair board reserves the right to approve or reject entries in the best interest of the Fair.
- Entries will be accepted in the miscellaneous class only if there is not a class listed for that item.
- Entry form must be completely filled out online for all entries, go to sevierutah.net for the link.
- Entries are limited to Sevier County residents.
- Articles may be entered only by the owner and must be produced or prepared within the current fair year August 1st, 2023, through August 5th, 2024, items that have been used or worn, or exhibited at a previous county fair may NOT be entered.
- Models purchased in kits will be accepted for display only.
- No unfinished work will be accepted for entry.
- Original designs should be labeled.
- If an exhibit consists of a set, it will be judged as one exhibit.
- Sevier County Fair will NOT be responsible for any loss, injury or damages to any animal or article. All reasonable means will be taken however, to prevent losses or injury.
- Exhibits will be judged, and ribbons awarded in accordance with the Danish system.
- Cash premiums of $3.00 (First), $2.00 (Second) and $1.00 (Third) will be awarded. Commissioner's Choice Ribbons will be awarded $15.00 plus First Place premium for a total of $18.00. Grand Champion will be awarded $10.00 plus First Place premium for a total of $13.00. Reserve Ribbons will be awarded $5.00 plus First Place premium for a total of $8.00
- A MAXIMUM of $50 in premium money may be awarded to an individual regardless of the number of entries. * Premium money will be available Thursday, August 8th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Friday, August 9th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and Saturday, August 10th from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- Exhibit pick up times will be Saturday, August 10th between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and on Monday, August 12th, between 9:00 am and 1:00pm.
Exhibits will not be released until then. If you are unable to leave them until this time, PLEASE DO NOT BRING EXHIBITS. - *All items not claimed after Monday, August 12th will become the property of the Sevier County Fair.
If you need to make special arrangements to pick up items, contact Amy Myers (435) 893-0457
Age Divisions will be as follows:
Division A is open to Sevier County Residents, Youth ages 4-17.
Division B is open to Sevier County Residents, Adult ages 18 and older.
Division C is open to Sevier County Residents with Special Circumstances.
ENTRY DEADLINES:
Monday, August 5th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Enter Living Arts and Crafts and 4-H Exhibits
Tuesday, August 6th, 8:00 am – 11:00 am: Enter Floriculture, Horticulture and Baked Goods
Tuesday, August 6th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Enter Small Animals (In front of exhibit hall)
OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS
Living Arts Department Chair: Angie Blackburn (435) 979-5457
LIVING ARTS DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE:
Sewing, Needlework, Crocheting and Knitting, Quilts, Hobbies and Crafts, Paper Arts, Decorative Painting, Poetry, Education, Photography and Fine Arts - Paintings. These items are accepted on Monday, August 5th, 11:00 am- 7:00 pm.
FOOD DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE:
Baked goods, Candy and Preserving. These items are accepted on Tuesday, August 6th, 8:00 am-11:00am (Departments N and O)
FLORICULTURE, HORTICULTURE:
Accepted on Tuesday, August 6, 7:30 am - 11:00 am (Departments N and O)
SMALL ANIMALS AND GOATS:
Accepted on Tuesday, August 6th, 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm (Departments P and Q)
Dept A Sewing
Sewing items are constructed from a pattern. Cut out, assembled, sewn, and finished by individual.
*3 items per person.
Class A
Lot 1- Infant Apparel
Lot 2- Heirloom Sewing, including christening attire, formals, fancy dresses, etc.
Lot 3- Smocking and Decorative Stitching
Lot 4- Children’s Apparel
Lot 5- Adult Apparel
Lot 6- Home Decor: pillow, linens, etc.
Lot 7- Wedding Gowns
Lot 8- Aprons
Lot 9- Novelty: stuffed animals, doll clothes, etc.
Lot 10- Miscellaneous
Dept B Needlework
*3 Entries per person
Class A Pillowcases (1 set)
Lot 1- Appliqued
Lot 2- Embroidered
Lot 3- Machine Embroidered
Lot 4- Crocheted
CLASS B Dish Towels (set of 2)
Lot 5- Appliqued
Lot 6- Embroidered
Lot 7- Machine Embroidered
CLASS C Tablecloth/Napkins/Runners
Lot 8- Appliqued
Lot 9- Embroidered
Lot 10- Machine Embroidered
CLASS D Pictures/Wall Hangings/Pillows
Lot 11- Embroidered
Lot 12- Needlepoint
Lot 13- Counted Cross Stitch
CLASS E Miscellaneous Needlework
Lot 14- Doll Clothes
Lot 15- Trimmed/ Edged Articles Lot 16- Pot Holders
Lot 17- Novelty Weaves
Lot 18- Rug
Lot 19- Plastic Canvas
Lot 20- Miscellaneous
Dept C Crocheting and Knitting
*3 Entries per person
CLASS A
Lot 1- Crocheted Afghans
Lot 2- Knitted Afghans
Lot 3- Doilies
Lot 4- Sweater, Cardigan, Shawl Lot 5- Baby Clothes
Lot 6- Booties, Shoes, Slippers
Lot 7- Tablecloth
Lot 8- Miscellaneous
Dept D Quilts
Quilts will be judged as Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
*3 Entries per person
CLASS A
Lot 1- Printed, plain or tricot fabric and hand tied
Lot 2- Printed, plain or tricot fabric hand quilted
Lot 3- Machine pieced and hand tied Lot 4- Machine pieced and machine quilted
Lot 5- Machine pieced and hand quilted
Lot 6- Hand pieced and machine quilted
Lot 7- Hand pieced and hand quilted Lot 8- Mixed technique (pieced, applique or embroidered)
Lot 9- Infants quilt, tied
Lot 10- Infants quilt, quilted
Lot 11- Wall hanging and miniature quilts
Lot 12- Quilted clothing and misc.
Dept E Hobbies and Crafts
*3 Entries per person
CLASS A Ceramics
Lot 1- Bisque
Lot 2- Glazed
Lot 3- Overglazing
Lot 4- Porcelain or China
Lot 5- Miscellaneous
CLASS B Clay (Pottery)
Lot 6- Hand
Lot 7- Wheel Thrown
Lot 8- Sculpture
Lot 9- Miscellaneous
CLASS C Metal
Lot 10- Flatware
Lot 11- Sculpture
Lot 12- Miscellaneous
CLASS D Fiber
Lot 13- Hand Woven
Lot 14- Macramé
Lot 15- Tapestries
Lot 16- Hand Spinning
Lot 17- Miscellaneous
CLASS E Jewelry
Lot 18- Fabricated
Lot 19- Cast
Lot 20- Lapidary
Lot 21- Beading
Lot 22- Miscellaneous
CLASS F Leather or Naugahyde
Lot 23- Carrying Case (billfold, key case, etc.)
Lot 24- Household Articles
Lot 25- Sportsman Carries
Lot 26- Saddles
Lot 27- Apparel (clothing, chaps, etc.)
Lot 28 Miscellaneous
CLASS G Wood
Lot 29- Furniture
Lot 30- Carved Figures
Lot 31- Relief Carving
Lot 32- Birdhouse
Lot 33- Chip Carving
Lot 34- Turned Object
Lot 35- Inlay
Lot 36- Containers
Lot 37- Doll House/Furniture Lot 38- Miscellaneous
CLASS H Dolls
Lot 39- Porcelain
Lot 40- Dip and Drape
Lot 41- Fabric
CLASS I Model Cars
Lot 42- Plastic
Lot 43- Wood
Lot 44- Miscellaneous
CLASS J Framed Art
Lot 45- Floral
Lot 46- Shadow Box
Lot 47- Miscellaneous
CLASS K Lego Art
Lot 48- Miscellaneous
CLASS L Miscellaneous
Lot 49- Taxidermy
Lot 50- String Art
Lot 51- Recycled Item
Lot 52- Duct T ape Art
Lot 53- Stained Glass
Lot 54- Miscellaneous
Dept F Paper Arts
*3 Entries per Person
CLASS A
Lot 1- Origami
Lot 2- Structure (doll house, etc.)
Lot 3- Paper Mache
Lot 4- Cards (2 cards)
Lot 5- Paper Crafts (cuttings, flowers, handmade papers, etc.)
Lot 6- Scrapbook Pages: Digital
Lot 7- Scrapbook Pages: Single Layout
Lot 8- Scrapbook Pages: Double Layout
Lot 9- Scrapbook Mini Album
Lot 10- Scrapbook Large
Lot 11- Scrapbook, Miscellaneous
Lot 12- Computer Art
Lot 13- Drawings (colored pencil, crayon, ink)
Dept G
Decorative Painting Decorative Painting on any surface will be accepted (pottery, wood, metal, fabric, etc.)
*3 Entries per Person
CLASS A
Lot 1- Tole Painting
Lot 2- Watercolor Painting
Lot 3- Stencil Painting
Lot 4- Textile Painting (pillowcases, dish towels, etc.)
Lot 5- Miscellaneous
Dept H Poetry
*2 Entries per Person
Class A
Lot 1- Poems
Lot 2- Short Stories
Dept I Education
*1 Entry per Person
CLASS A Science Project
Lot 1- Science Project
Dept J Photography
Photography Rules:
Because we are adhering to the rules for the STATE FAIR, Photographs will NOT be accepted in frames. Photographs must be mounted on a standard mat, foam core board, or regular cardboard, with at least 1” excess. This will make them eligible and ready to enter the STATE FAIR if you choose.
*3 Entries per Person
CLASS A Digital
CLASS B Black and White CLASS C Cell Phone
CLASS D Film
Lots apply to ALL CLASSES:
Lot 1- Action/Sports
Lot 2- Human Interest
Lot 3- Scenic/Nature
Lot 4- Portrait
Lot 5- Wildlife/ Animals
Lot 6- Storytelling Scenes
Lot 7- Commercial/Industrial
Lot 8- Flowers
Lot 9- Panorama
Dept K Fine Arts-Paintings
Painting Rules:
*Original artwork conceived and created by the entrant will be considered.
*All paintings must be securely framed and be equipped with screw eyes and wire. No alligator teeth will be accepted, (Includes charcoal, pencil, ink, etchings, block printing, lithographs, collage, air brush, encaustic (wax) mixed media, items that are highly illustrational and artwork that is produced other than using a brush (this does not include art produced by a computer)
*3 Entries per Person.
CLASS A Graphic Arts
CLASS B Oil Painting
CLASS C Watercolor
CLASS D Pastels
CLASS E Acrylic
CLASS F Mixed Media
CLASS G Colored Pencils
Lots apply to ALL CLASSES:
Lot 1- Portrait and Figure
Lot 2- Still Life
Lot 3- Landscape
Lot 4- Experimental
Lot 5- Animals
Lot 6- Floral
Lot 7- Miscellaneous
Dept L Baked Foods
Accepting Tuesday, August 6th 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Food Rules:
*Food exhibits must be entered on a plastic or heavy paper plate.
*Items must be made by exhibitor
*3 Items per person
CLASS A Yeast Breads
Lot 1- White Bread (1 loaf)
Lot 2- Wheat Bread (1 loaf)
Lot 3- Miscellaneous
CLASS B Yeast Rolls
Lot 4- Pan Rolls, white (4)
Lot 5- Pan Rolls, wheat (4)
Lot 6- Pan Roll, Variety (onion, cheese, etc.) (4)
Lot 7- Cinnamon/ Sweet Rolls (4)
Lot 8- Miscellaneous
CLASS C Quick Breads
Lot 9- Loaf (1)
Lot 10- Muffins (4)
Lot 11- Biscuits (4)
CLASS D Cookies
Lot 12- Drop (5)
Lot 13- Bars (5)
Lot 14- Filled (5)
Lot 15- Rolled (5)
Lot 16- Brownies (5)
Lot 17- Miscellaneous
DEPT L Continued...
CLASS E Cakes
We have a Special Category this year- We want to see your decorated Fair Themed cakes
*Lot 26*
Lot 18- Single Layer, any flavor
Lot 19- Angel Food
Lot 20- Fruit Cake
Lot 21- Coffee Cake
Lot 22- Wedding
Lot 23- Decorated/ Special Occasion
Lot 24- Cupcakes
Lot 25- Cupcakes, Decorated
Lot 26- FAIR THEMED CAKES
Lot 27- Miscellaneous
CLASS F Pies and Pastries
Lot 28- Cream Pie
Lot 29- Fruit Pie
Lot 30- Danishes
Lot 31- Donuts
Lot 32- Miscellaneous
CLASS G Desserts
Lot 33- Cobbler/ Crisps
Lot 34- Custards/ Pudding
Lot 35- Miscellaneous
CLASS H Candy
Lot 36- Brittle
Lot 37- Caramels
Lot 38- Taffy
Lot 39- Suckers or Hard Candy
Lot 40- Chocolate Covered
Lot 41- Fudge
Lot 42- Divinity
Lot 43- Miscellaneous
CLASS I GLUTEN FREE
Lot 44- Yeast Breads
Lot 45- Yeast Rolls
Lot 46- Quick Breads
Lot 47- Cookies
Lot 48- Cakes
Lot 49- Pies and Pastries
Lot 50- Desserts
Dept M Preserving
Food Preservation Rules:
*Products exhibited must have been prepared since August 6th, 2023, in the home by the person entering them.
*One pint or one-quart jar constitutes an exhibit of fruits, juices, vegetables, meats, soups, pickles, relishes or sauces. One pint or half pint jar constitutes an exhibit of jams or jellies. One jar of dehydrated food constitutes an entry. Standard canning jars must be used for all entries.
(No mayonnaise jars.) Jars and lids should be clean and properly sealed. Each jar should be labeled with date canned and name of contents.
*One entry per lot
*3 Items per person per class
CLASS A Jams &Preserves
Lot 1- Berry
Lot 2- Pitted Fruit
Lot 3- Non-pitted Fruit
Lot 4- Mixed Fruit
Lot 5- Miscellaneous
CLASS B Jellies
Lot 6- Berry
Lot 7- Pitted Fruit
Lot 8- Non-Pitted Fruit
Lot 9- Mixed Fruit
Lot 10- Miscellaneous
CLASS C Canned Foods
Lot 11- Fruits
Lot 12- Vegetables
Lot 13- Picked Vegetables
Lot 14- Sweet Pickles
Lot 15- Dill Pickles
Lot 16- Relishes
Lot 17- Sauces
Lot 18- Salsa
Lot 19- Syrups
Lot 20- Juices
Lot 21- Meats
Lot 22- Soups
Lot 23- Miscellaneous
CLASS D Dehydrated & Smoked
Lot 24- Fruits
Lot 25- Vegetables
Lot 26- Meats, Fish
Lot 27- Miscellaneous
Dept N Floriculture
Accepting Tuesday, August 6th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am
*Flowers must be grown in Sevier County by the exhibitor.
*Floriculture exhibits must be in a container as provided by the exhibitor (no cans, please).
*More than 3 entries per exhibitor are encouraged and may be accepted at the discretion of the department head. However, a maximum of 3 entries per exhibitor will receive premium payment. *Exhibitors are responsible for the watering and other as needed general care of their exhibit.
*All varieties of flowers should be named or identified on entry form.
*Floriculture displays must be arranged prior to entering the Exhibit Hall.
*Floriculture exhibits infested with insects or diseases will not be accepted.
*Poisonous, toxic or illegal plants will not be accepted
*Suggested entry preparations.
Preparation and Care of Cut Flowers/Foliage’s.
1. Gather flowers after 4 pm or before sunrise.
2. Cut with long stems, generally just before they come into full bloom. Some flowers such as the following are exceptions: Gladiolus, when its first bud opens; roses, when buds are soft; dahlias, when blooms are fully open; poppies, the night before opening.
3. For best results, flowers should be placed in warm water up to the flowers' heads immediately after cutting, then stored for several hours in a draft less, cool place.
4. Groom entries carefully. Remove leaves that will be under water in the exhibit.
5. Flowers are judged for uniformity in size and development.
6. Clear glass containers are best for all cut flowers. They let the judge focus on the flower.
CLASS A Potted Live Plants
Lot 1- Fern
Lot 2- Large Pot (over 10”)
Lot 3- Medium Pot (6-10”)
Lot 4- Small Pot (Under 6”)
Lot 5- Novelty
Lot 6- Miscellaneous
CLASS B Artistic Fresh Arrangement
Lot 7- Large (Over 12”)
Lot 8- Medium (8-12”)
Lot 9- Small (Under 8”)
Lot 10- Novelty Arrangement
Lot 11- Miscellaneous
CLASS C Single Specimen Lot12- Rose
Lot 13- Gladiolus
Lot 14- Dahlia
Lot 15- Lily
Lot 16- Sunflower
Lot 17- Zinnia
Lot 18- Miscellaneous
CLASS D Fresh Bouquets
Lot 19- Mixed Specimen & Color Lot 20- Mixed Specimen (1 Color) Lot 21- Mixed Color (1 Specimen) Lot 22- Miscellaneous
CLASS E Artificial Arrangement
Lot 23- Table Decoration
Lot 24- Wreath
Lot 25- Decorated Birdhouse
Lot 26- Wall Decoration
Lot 27- Frames, Boxes, Etc.
Lot 28- Miscellaneous
Dept O Horticulture & Field Crops
Accepting Tuesday, August 6th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am
* Entries must be grown in Sevier County by the exhibitor
*More than 3 entries per exhibitor are encouraged and may be accepted at the discretion of the department head. However, a maximum of 3 entries per exhibitor will receive premium payment. *Recognizing the shortness of Sevier County’s growing season and the time of the fair, immature entries are encouraged and will not be penalized.
*Entries will be displayed on trays provided by the fair, except for live plant cuttings, such as herbs, that can be exhibited in a water supplying container, such as a vial or small vase provided by the exhibitor.
*All varieties of fruits and vegetables should be named or identified on entry form.
* Entries that are highly favored by judges must meet high “Fair Quality” standards of excellence. They will be judged based on the following criteria: appropriate size, shape, color, uniformity, maturity, blemishes, cleanliness, overall condition, and variety correctly listed on the entry form. Maximum size is not desirable for some lots such as summer squash. Each item in the exhibit entry should be as uniform as possible in size, color, maturity, and characteristic shape. Judges will not look favorably on entries that are overly mature, blemished, or bruised. Exhibitors should follow instructions about the number of items in the entry, stems and trimming (see lot instructions). Entries that are infested by insects, diseases, overly bruised, or otherwise do not meet “fair quality” standards may not be accepted or displayed at the discretion of the department head.
CLASS A Fruits
Lot 1- Apples (5, stem on)
Lot 2- Melons (1-2 stem on)
Lot 3- Berries (1c cup)
Lot 4- Pitted Fruit (5, stem on cherries, plums, etc.; no stems on peaches and nectarines)
Lot 5- Non-Pitted Fruit (stem on pears, etc.)
Lot 6- Grapes (2 bunches)
Lot 7- Miscellaneous
CLASS B Vegetables
Lot 8- Artichokes (2)
Lot 9- Beans (10, stem on)
Lot 10- Bell Peppers (5, stem on) Lot 11- Beets (5, 2” tops)
Lot 12- Cabbage (1 head,1-2 wrapper leaves on)
Lot 13- Carrots (5, 2” tops)
Lot 14- Chili Peppers (5, stem on) Lot 15- Corn (4 ears)
Lot 16- Cucumbers- slicing (3, stem on)
Lot 17- Cucumbers-pickling (3, stems on)
Lot 18- Lettuce- (1 head)
Lot 19- Onions- all varieties (3, 3” tops, 1/2” roots, do not peel)
Lot 20- Potatoes- White (3)
Lot 21- Potatoes- Red (5)
Lot 22- Radishes (6, 1” tops)
Lot 23- Rhubarb (3 stalks, leaf removed)
Lot 24- Squash, summer green (3,1- 2” stem)
Lot 25- Squash, summer yellow (3,1-2” stem)
Lot 26- Squash, winter (1, stem on) Lot 27- Tomatoes (5, no cracks, 1” stem on immature)
Lot 28- Miscellaneous
CLASS C Herbs or Spices
Lot 29- Parsley
Lot 30- Rosemary
Lot 31- Sage
Lot 32- Mint
Lot 33- Miscellaneous
CLASS D Field Crop
Lot 34- Alfalfa (1 sheaf, 3 string ties) Lot 35- Alfalfa (1 flake hay, in open box or plastic tote)
Lot 36- Barley (1 sheaf spring or winter, 3 string ties)
Lot 37- Oats (1 sheaf, 3 string ties) Lot 38- Corn (4 ears, no husks)
Lot 39- Corn (3 stalks sheaf, 3 string ties)
Lot 40- Threshed Grain (1-pint, clear glass bottle)
Lot 41- Miscellaneous
CLASS E Honey
Lot 42- Extracted, light Lot 43- Extracted, dark
Dept P Small Animals
Accepting Tuesday August 6th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Small Animal Rules
*Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animal and cage including feeding, watering and cleaning. Failure to do so will forfeit premium money.
*Exhibitors with large fowl should provide a cage.
*Breeding duets/trios will be considered one exhibit.
*1 entry per lot, 3 entries per person.
CLASS A Rabbits- Commercial
Lot 1- Breeding stock, adult, male or female
Lot 2- Junior, male or female
CLASS B Rabbits- Pets
Lot 3- Adult, male or female
Lot 4- Junior, male or female
CLASS C Pigeons- All Breeds
Lot 5- Breeding Pairs
Lot 6- Individuals
CLASS D Chickens
Lot 7- Breeding Pairs
Lot 8- Adult individual, male or female
Lot 9- Junior, male or female
CLASS E Chickens- Exotic
Lot 10- Breeding Pairs
Lot 11- Adult individual, male or female
Lot 12- Junior, male or female
CLASS F Other Fowl
Lot 13- Water Fowl
Lot 14- Miscellaneous