Exhibit Building Awards & Contests

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• Awarded to exhibitor with variety of skills. Cannot be entered again by winner until three three years have elapsed.
• Exhibitor must enter three exhibits in three of seven departments: Food Preservation, Baking, Sewing, Needlework, Flowers, Quilting, and Crops & Horticulture.
• There must be three exhibits in each department, for a total of nine (9) entries in this special contest. Exhibitor may not enter three like items i.e. three jars of peaches or three knit potholders of same pattern.
• Participant must not be a professional.
• WINNER DECIDED BY POINTS. Open Class Point System: Blue 100-90; Red 89-80; White 79 and below. Points will also be awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons with the same point value as for a Blue.
• In the event of a tie, Red ribbons received are considered along with Blue ribbon points. If still tied, Superintendent will decide according to complexity and workmanship of the articles entered.

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This special award given to exhibitor entering three items each in any of Baking and/or Food Preservation departments for.
• Participant must not be a professional.
• WINNER DECIDED BY POINTS. Open Class Point System: Blue 100-90; Red 89-80; White 79 and below. Points will also be awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons with the same point value as for a Blue.
• In the event of tie, Red ribbons are considered along with Blue ribbon points. If still tied, Superintendents decide according to complexity/workmanship of articles entered.

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This contest is designed for exhibitor who shows creativity in “reusing” an item or items for a useful or decorative purpose. This contest encourages waste reduction.
• This contest open to 4-H, FFA and Open Class exhibitors.
• All items must have been made during the last year and be constructed from materials previously used in and around the household.
• Participant must not be a professional.
• WINNER DECIDED BY POINTS. Open Class Point System: Blue 100-90; Red 89-80; White 79 and below. Points will also be awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons with the same point value as for a Blue.
• In the event of tie, Red ribbons are considered along with Blue ribbon points. If still tied, Superintendents decide according to complexity/workmanship of articles entered.
• The first place winner will not be able to enter again until one year has passed.

JUDGING CRITERIA| 100 POINTS

• Creativity 15 points
• Workmanship 10 points
• Originality 25 points
• Cleanliness 10 points
• Diversity of items 20 points
• Number of items used 20 points

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• Entry is restricted to men only in the Baking Department.
• Cake entry must be baked in a domestic kitchen by entrant with no female assistance.
• Cake entry must be made from scratch and frosted, no mixes or bought confections allowed.
• A 3x5 recipe card must be included with entry with the Division, Class and description on the back. Entry will not be judged without recipe card.
• Prize awarded based on originality, presentation and taste.

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This award is to promote the use of wheat products in the Baking Department(s).
• Award is for yeast baking exhibits entered in Open Baking and 4-H Baking Departments.
• First place: rosette & cookbook; Second Place: cookbook

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• Each year a baked item is chosen for this competition.
• 2025 BAKED ITEM SELECTION: BAR COOKIE
• All contestants will use their own recipe for the selection given for that year.
• All rules for the Baking Department will apply. No cream cheese or dairy toppings.
• Adult Award: rosette, 10lb flour.
• Youth Award: rosette, 5lb flour.

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Baking Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This contest is to promote high point exhibitors in Adult and Youth divisions of the Baking Department.
• WINNER DECIDED BY POINTS accumulated in Blue and Red ribbons awarded. Open Class Point System: Blue 100-90; Red 89-80; White 79 and below. Points will also be awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons with the same point value as for a Blue.
• Adult Award: $25 gift certificate
• Youth Award: $25 gift certificate

• This contest is to promote exceptional preserved food exhibits in Adult and/or Youth divisions of the Food Preservation Department.
• This is award is given to the top entry in Food Preservation that has not been otherwise given a special award.
• Award: 10lb sugar

• This contest is to promote exceptional dried fruit exhibits in Adult and/or Youth divisions of the Food Preservation Department.
• This is award is given to the top entry in dried fruit.
• Award: Fruit Fresh Fruit Saver

• This contest is to promote high point exhibitors in Adult and Youth divisions of the Crops & Horticulture Department.
• WINNER DECIDED BY POINTS accumulated in Blue and Red ribbons awarded. Open Class Point System: Blue 100-90; Red 89-80; White 79 and below. Points will also be awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons with the same point value as for a Blue.
• Adult Award: $20 Gift Certificate
• Youth Award: $20 Gift Certificate

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This contest is to promote and encourage the use of wool in Adult and Youth divisions of these Departments: Sewing, Quilts, Needlework, Fiber Arts or Hobbies & Crafts.
• Exhibits must contain a minimum of 60% wool materials.
• The item awarded is chosen by the sponsor
• Adult Award: Rosette, $15
• Youth Award: Rosette, $15

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This contest is to promote and encourage the use of wool in Adult and Youth divisions of the Fiber Arts Department.
• Exhibits must contain a minimum of 65% natural fiber materials.
• The items awarded are chosen by the sponsor
• Best Overall Crochet, Felted, Handspun or Hand Knit Item: $10 gift certificate
• Best Overall Handwoven Item: $10 gift certificate

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This contest is to promote and encourage Spinning in Adult and Youth divisions of the Fiber Arts Department.
• Exhibits must contain a minimum of 65% natural fiber materials.
• The items awarded are chosen by the sponsor
• Best Overall Skein of Handspun Yarn, any fiber: $20

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This contest is for the winners of the People's Choice by popular vote in the Fine Arts Department.
• The items awarded are chosen by the voting public
• Adult Award: Art supplies, Rosette, $10
• Youth Award: Art supplies, Rosette, $10

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This award is for the winner of the Fair Theme class in the Adult and/or Youth Photography Department.
• Best Overall Fair Theme Photo: $25

• Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
• This award is for the winner of the Fair Theme class in the Adult and/or Youth Photography Department.
• Best Overall Klickitat County Theme Photo: $25