Cheatham CountyVirtual Fun Fair

Catalog

2020

2020 Cheatham County Virtual Fun Fair Rules and Guidelines

1. Entries are open to residents of Cheatham County and any members of UT/TSU

Extension programming such as 4-H Clubs, Master Gardeners, and fce members.

2. Any duplicate entries will be disqualified. One entry form per person.

3. Youth classes are open to youth 18 years or younger.

4. Entries will be accepted from August 1-31, 2020. Judging will be completed by

September 11, 2020.

5. All items must be made or grown within the past year.

6. No person may enter more than one entry per class.

7. Online entry form will be used. Entry will be by photo. Only one photo per entry. Photo

should include a ruler or measuring tape beside entry if stated in catalog.

8. All horticulture entry photos should be submitted on a standard white paper plate.

9. This is just a fun competition. Winners will receive a ribbon award and online

recognition. No monetary rewards will be given.

10. For questions or concerns about submitting entries, please call 615-792-4420 or email

tfralick@utk.edu.

Tips and Tricks for Capturing the Best Photo for Entry

1. Shoot from different angles and perspectives, such as from up above looking down,

from ground level looking up, side views and/or as specified in the entry requirements

for the class.

2. Check your background to ensure there is little to no clutter in your photo frame.

3. Seek good lighting. Consider photographing:

a. Outdoors on a cloudy day

b. An hour after sunrise

c. An hour before sunset

d. Indoor location with lots of light (ceiling light as well as additional lamps)

4. Hold the camera straight. Sponsored by:

5. Fill the frame by getting in close to your object.

Adult Classes Horticulture

1. Green Beans

2. Gourds

3. Okra

4. Banana Peppers

5. Bell Peppers

6. Hot Peppers

7. Summer Squash

8. Winter Squash

9. Tomatoes (Red, Ripe)

10. Tomatoes (Salad or Ketchup)

11. Watermelon

12. Pumpkin

(Please use ruler or measuring

tape when photographing

these entries)

*ALL ENTRIES IN THIS CLASS

MUST BE ON PAPER PLATE*

Honey Show

1. Extracted light amber honey

2. Extracted medium amber

honey

3. Extracted dark amber honey

4. Light amber honey with

comb

5. Medium amber honey with

comb

6. Dark amber honey with comb

7. Light beeswax

8. Dark beeswax

9. Product made of beeswax

Adult Classes Agriculture

1. Dark-Fired tobacco (in the field)

2. Dark-Air Cured tobacco (in the field)

3. 10 ears of yellow corn (use ruler to show length)

4. 10 ears of white corn (use ruler to show length)

5. Cool Season Grass Hay (close up to show quality)

6. Legume Hay (close up show quality)

7. Warm Season Grass Hay (close up to show quality)

8. Most Prolific Stalk of Soybeans

9. Wildlife Food Plot (with diversity of plant species)

Floriculture

Arrangements:

1. Holiday

2. Basket

3. Formal Table Arrangement

4. Casual Table Arrangement

5. Floral Wreath

Specimens

1. Any Annual

2. Any Perennial

3. Potted: 3 or more varieties

4. Potted: non-flowering

Adult Classes Food Preservation

1. Green Beans

2. Tomatoes

3. Dill Pickles

4. Sweet Pickles

5. Cucumber Relish

6. Salsa

7. Fruit Jams

8. Fruit Jelly

9. Fruit Preserves

10. Other Baking

1. Decorated Cookie

2. Decorated Cupcake (single)

3. Decorated Cupcake

(grouping)

4. Decorated Wedding/Formal

Cake

5. Decorated Casual/Birthday

Cake

6. Dessert or Candy Buffet

Adult Classes Fine Art

1. Oil Painting

2. Acrylic

3. Water Color

4. Charcoal

5. Pen & Pencil

Photography

Black & White

1. Animal

2. Person

3. Place

4. Flower

Color

1. Animal

2. Person

3. Place

4. Flower

Historical Photo of Cheatham

County

Adult Handicraft & Holiday

1. Article made from wood

2. Jewelry (Glass, metal, clay,

bead)

3. Leather craft

4. Pottery

5. Holiday Centerpiece

6. Christmas Ornament

7. Door Decoration

8. Original Article-Small

9. Original Article– Large

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Youth Classes Horticulture

1. Green Beans

2. Gourds

3. Okra

4. Banana Peppers

5. Bell Peppers

6. Hot Peppers

7. Summer Squash

8. Winter Squash

9. Tomatoes (Red, Ripe)

10. Tomatoes (Salad or Ketchup)

11. Watermelon

12. Pumpkin

(Please use ruler or measuring

tape when photographing these

entries)

*ALL ENTRIES IN THIS CLASS

MUST BE ON PAPER PLATE*

Cut Flowers

1. Roses

2. Dahlias

3. Zinnias

4. Succulent

5. Marigolds

6. Sunflowers

7. Any Perennial not listed

8. Any Annual not listed

Youth Classes

Honey Show

1. Extracted light amber honey

2. Extracted medium amber

honey

3. Extracted dark amber honey

4. Light amber honey with

comb

5. Medium amber honey with

comb

6. Dark amber honey with comb

7. Light beeswax

8. Dark beeswax

9. Product made of beeswax

Agriculture

1. Dark-Fired tobacco (in the field)

2. Dark-Air Cured tobacco (in the field)

3. 10 ears of yellow corn (use ruler to show length)

4. 10 ears of white corn (use ruler to show length)

5. Cool Season Grass Hay (close up to show quality)

6. Legume Hay (close up show quality)

7. Warm Season Grass Hay (close up to show quality)

8. Most Prolific Stalk of Soybeans

9. Wildlife Food Plot (with diversity of plant species)

Youth Classes 4-H Handicraft

1. Painting (Oil, Acrylic,

Watercolor)

2. Drawing (Crayon, pencil)

3. Photography-Animal

4. Photography-Person

5. Photography-Place

6. Photography-Landscape

7. Photography-Flower

8. Wood item

9. Leather craft

10. Tie Dyed Item

11. Jewelry

12. Origami

13. Holiday ornament

14. 4-H Speech

15. 4-H Demonstration

16. 4-H Art Poster

17. Best handmade fair ride or

game

Youth Classes Baking

1. Decorated Cookie

2. Decorated Cupcake

3. Decorated Cake

4. Decorated Wedding Cake

5. Dessert or Candy Buffet

Fun Pet Show

1. Biggest Pet

2. Smallest Pet

3. Most Spots

4. Longest tail

5. Best Costume

6. Best Trick

7. Best Bark

8. Best Meow

9. Ugliest Pet

10. Owner/Pet Look Alike

Food Preservation

1. Green Beans

2. Tomatoes

3. Dill Pickles

4. Sweet Pickles

5. Cucumber Relish

6. Salsa

7. Fruit Jams

8. Fruit Jelly

9. Fruit Preserves

10. Other