Art Hall 2025

Art Hall and Exhibitions 2025

Department J

Agricultural Products

Premiums Offered: $976.00

ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY - NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

                                      *Entries Due: Saturday July 19, 2025 by 4:00 pm        

                                      * Entries In Place By: Saturday, July 26, 2025 by 2:00 pm (Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm)

                                      * Closed During Judging

                                      * Release Time: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                      * Release Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 8:00 am to Noon

                                      *ART HALL Open Monday thru Friday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                      * Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class

                                      *CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up

                                            On The Release Date

“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”

DIRECTOR: Brad Warner (217) 549-1358 – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482

  * ALL Exhibitors MUST purchase a $10.00 Exhibitors Ticket.

        This permits 1 Exhibitor and vehicle into Fair Grounds for the week. 

  * Only 2 entries allowed per class.

  * All Grains, Seeds, Forage and Crops must be grown by Exhibitor.

  * Grains/Seeds shall be displayed in clear, quart glass jars with screw bands

        and lids.

  * Forage/Crops shall be displayed tied in 4” diameter bundles.

  * Ears of Corn shall be displayed on plain white paper plates. Exhibitor must

        provide their own white plates, with holes punched and exhibitor tag tied in place by exhibitor.

  * All decisions by Judges/Superintendent are final.

GRAINS/SEEDS/FORAGE/CROPS – Section 001

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00    $2nd-$5.00    3rd-$4.00    4th-$3.00

4501   Oats

4502   Soybeans

4503   Wheat

4504   Shelled Corn, Yellow

4505   Shelled Corn, White

4506   Corn, Yellow, 6 Ears

4507   Corn, White, 6 Ears

4508   Popcorn, Yellow, 6 Ears

4509   Popcorn, White, 6 Ears

4510   Corn, Any Other Kind, 6 Ears

4511   Oats, In Straw

4512   Wheat, Smooth, In Straw

4513   Wheat, Bearded, In Straw

4514   Hay, Alfalfa

4515   Hay, Red clover

4516   Hay, Timothy

4517   Hay, Other

4518   Soy Beans, Any Stage

4519   Any Other Kind, Labeled

ROOT CROPS AND VEGETABLES – Section 002

           * Only 2 entries per class.

           * All Produce Must be grown by Exhibitor.

           *Exhibitors MUST furnish plain white paper plates, with hole punched, and

                 exhibitors must tie on their own exhibitor tags.

           * The GUIDELINE below is to be used for proper display of exhibits.

           * Unless class specifies “LARGEST”, judging is done with preference

                 to TABLE QUALITY vegetables only.

           * Judges are instructed NOT to award a premium or placing unless the exhibits are worthy.

4601   BEANS, GREEN (12)

           * Pods tender, string less, brittle, with seed in immature stage.

           *Free of dirt, rust, blemishes or other imperfections.

           * Trim stems to ¼ inch.

           * Clean by wiping with a soft dry cloth; do not wash.

4602   BEETS, Any Kind (5)

           * Smooth and free of side roots.       

           * Medium to small size preferred (1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter).

           * Flesh, when cut, should be firm, crisp, and fine grained.

           * Can be displayed with top leaves, or cut down to ½ to 1 inch; tap root should be left on.

           * Clean by soaking and washing.

4603   CABBAGE, GREEN (1)

4604   CABBAGE, RED (1)

           * Head solid and heavy for size.

           * Free of blemishes and inset damage.

           * Stem evenly trimmed at base of the last leaves left on the head.

           * Let outer leaves remain.

           * Clean by wiping with dry or moist cloth.

4605   CARROTS (5)

           * Specimens straight with deep orange, smooth skin.

           * Free of cracks, greening, or side roots.

           * Tops trimmed to ½ to 1 inch; do not remove tap root.

           * Length: short varieties, 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches; half-long varsities, 5 to 7 inches; long varieties, 7-1/2 inches, over.

           * Clean by washing, do not scrub.

4606   CORN, SWEET (5)

           * Ears fresh and well-filed from tips to butt ends.

           * Kernels plump, soft, tender, and arranged in closely-spaced rows.

           * Remove “flag” leaves but do not remove husks.

           * Trim stem evenly.

           * Clean by wiping with dry cloth.

4607   CUCUMBERS, PICKLING (5)

4608   CUCUMBERS, SLICING (5)

           * Straight, deep green, with blunt ends.

           * Trim stems to ¼ to ½ inch.

           * Slicing; 6 to 9 inches long and not over 2-1/2 inches in diameter; Pickling, not more than 3-1/2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches in diameter.

           * Do not wax.

           * Clean by wiping with a soft dry or moist cloth.

4609   EGGPLANT (1)

           * Specimens firm with uniform shiny color, various colors, purples, lavender, white, variegated.

           * Small blossom scar, fresh green calyx.

           * Trim stem to 1 inch.

           * Clean by wiping with soft dry or moist cloth.

4610   MUSKMELON (1)

           * Evenly netted, free of decay spots, cracks or defects.

           * Smooth stem, indicating harvest at “full-slip” stage.

           * Clean by brushing when soil is dry.

4611   ONION, RED, (5)

4612   ONION, YELLOW, (5)

4613   ONION, WHITE, (5)

           * Firm mature, well shaped bulbs, at least 2 inches in diameter.

           * Avoid double or split bulbs, or those with soft necks.

           * Remove loose or discolored skins, do not peel completely.

           * Trim tops to 1 inch, root to ¼ inch.

           * Clean by brushing when dry, do not wash.

4614   PEPPER, BELL, ANY COLORED (5)

4615   PEPPER, BELL, GREEN (5)

           * Specimens firm, thick-fleshed, deep color.

           * All should have the same number of lobes.

           * Trim stems to ¼-1/2 inch.

           * Clean by wiping with soft, dry cloth.

4616   PEPPER, ANY OTHER (5)

           * Specimens with length, shape, and color typical for the variety.

           * Trim Stems to ¼-3/4 inch.

           * Clean by wiping with soft, dry cloth.

4617   POTATO, RED (5)

4618   POTATO, WHITE (5)

4619   POTATO, SWEET (5)

           * Specimens mature, clean and free of damage or disease.

           * Clean by brushing lightly to remove soil after tubers have dried, do not wash or scrub.

4620   PUMPKIN, ANY (1)

           * Good color, thick fleshed and heavy.

           * Free of blemishes and dirt.

           * Trim stem to 2 inches.

           * Clean by wiping and polishing with a dry cloth, do not wash.

4621   SQUASH, ANY (1)

           * Summer; soft rind (immature) and at prime eating stage, avoid over mature bruised, misshapen specimens.

           * Winter; outer rind hard and firm, avoid immature, cracked, split specimens.

           * Trim stems to 1 inch.

           * Clean by wiping with soft, dry cloth, do not wash.

4622   TOMATO, LARGE, ANY STAGE MATURITY (5)

4623   TOMATO, PEAR/ROMA (5)

4624   TOMATO, CHERRY/SALAD (12)

           * Firm, free of cracks, blossom end rot, insect damage or disease.

           * Ripe tomatoes should be in prime condition for slicing, avoid over-ripe fruit.

           * Green tomatoes should be entirely green, no red visible.

           * Do not exhibit red and green tomatoes on the same plate.

           * Display all with or all without stems.

           * Clean by wiping with moist cloth.

4625   TURNIP (5)

           * Roots at least 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter.

           * Trim tops to 1inch, tap root 2-3 inches long.

           * Clean by washing.

4626   WATERMELON (1)

           * Typical of variety in shape and color.

           * Mature, but not over-ripe.

           * Ground spot should be yellowish in color, not white or pale green.

           * Trim stem to 1 inch.

           * Clean by wiping with moist cloth.

4627   ZUCCHINI (1)

           * Rind soft, prime eating stage, avoid over-ripe large specimens.

           * Leave 1 inch stem.

           * Cleanse by wiping with soft dry cloth, do not wash.

JUST FOR FUN MISCELLANOUS – Section 003

4632   CORN, TALLEST STALK WITH EAR ATTACHED, (Cut Off At Root)

4633   SUNFLOWER, LARGEST HEAD

4634   SUNFLOWER, TALLEST (Cut Off At Root)

4635   VEGETABLES, UNUSUAL SHAPE OR VARIETY

4636   VEGETABLES, LARGEST, ANY KIND

VEGETABLE ARRANGEMENT – Section 004

4640   VEGETABLE ARRANGEMENT (75% quality, 25% display)

           Vegetable arrangement shall consist of at least 8 varieties of vegetables from the previous ROOT CROP AND VEGETABLE list. Exhibit may be displayed in plain or fancy basket, not to exceed 1/2 bushel capacity, or box not larger than 18" x 18", with quantity to fill container. Vegetables may be displayed spilled or contained within container. Exhibitor’s tags must be tied to the exhibit by the exhibitor.

OVERALL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION – Section 005

4642   CHAMPION: $25.00 RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00   

Department K

Horticulture Products

Premium Offered: $238.00

ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY - NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

                                      * Entries Due: Saturday July 19, 2025 by 4:00 pm

                                      * Entries In Place By: Saturday, July 26, 2025 by 2:00 pm (Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm)

                                      * Closed During Judging

                                      * Release Time: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                      * Release Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 8:00 am to Noon

                                      *ART HALL Open Monday thru Friday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                      * Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class

                                      * CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up

                                            On The Release Date

“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”

DIRECTOR: Brad Warner (2170 549-1358 – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482

           * Only 2 entries per class. All Produce Must be grown by Exhibitor

           * All Exhibitors must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.

           * Exhibitor must furnish plain white paper plates, with hole punched, and exhibitor must tie on his/her exhibitor tags.

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00  2nd-$5.00  3rd-$4.00  4th-$3.00

BERRIES, FRUITS, NUTS, & OTHER – Section 001

4700   Apple, Yellow, Any Variety, Any Stage Maturity (5)

4701   Apple, Red, Any Variety, Any Stage Maturity (5)

4702   Apple, Any Other, Any Stage Maturity (5)

4703   Peaches, Yellow, any stage maturity (5)

4704   Peaches, White, any stage maturity (5)

4705   Pears, Any Kind, any stage maturity (5)

4706   Plums, Any Kind, any stage maturity (5)

4707   Berries, Any Kind, any stage maturity (5)

4708   Grapes, Full Bunch, any stage maturity

4709   Nuts, Any Kind (5)

FRUIT ARRANGEMENT – Section 002

4714   FRUIT ARRANGEMENT (75% Quality, 25% Display)

           Fruit arrangement shall consist of at least 5 varieties of fresh, unpeeled/cut fruits, nuts and or added assortment of canned jams, jellies or spreads blended in the arrangement. Exhibit shall be displayed in a plain or fancy basket not to exceed 1 peck in size or box not to exceed 12" x 12", with quantity to fill container. Exhibit may be displayed spilled or contained within container. Exhibitor must tie on their exhibitor tags.

OVERALL HORTICULTURE CHAMPION/RESERVE – Section 003

4716   CHAMPION -$25.00    RESERVE CHAMPION-$15.00

Department L

Floriculture Products

Premium Offered: $868.00

ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY - NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

                                   * Entries Due: Saturday, July 19, 2025 by 4:00 pm

                                   * Entries In Place By: Saturday, July 26, 2025 by 2:00 pm -(Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm)

                                   * Closed During Judging

                                   * Release Time: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                   * Release Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 8:00 am to Noon

                                   * ART HALL Open Monday thru Friday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                   * Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class

                                   * CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up

                                         On The Release Date

“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”

DIRECTOR :Brad Warner (217) 549-1358– SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482

           * Only 2 entries per class. No early removal of entries without consent of Superintendent, Failure to comply with these rules will void any premiums.

           * All Exhibitors must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.

           * All decisions by Judges/Superintendent are final.

           * All cut flowers and live plants must be grown by Exhibitors.

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00  2nd-$5.00   3rd-$4.00   4th-$3.00

CUT FLOWERS – Section 001

4801   Dianthus or Pinks, 5 Stems

4802   Cosmos, 5 Stems

4803   Dahlia, Single Specimen                                                                                   

4804   Bachelor Buttons, 5 Stems

4805   Gladioli, 1 variety, 1 Spike

4806   Rose, Single Stem

4807   Daisy, 5 Stems

4808    Lily, Any Variety, 3 Stalks

4809   Marigold, French, Small Variety, 5 Stems

4810   Marigold, African, Large Variety, 3 Stems

4811   Rose Bouquet, 5 Stems

4812   Nasturtium, 3 Stems

4813   Snapdragons, 3 Stems

4814   Zinnias, Small Variety, 5 Stems

4815   Zinnias, Large Variety, 3 Stems

4816   Pansies, 5 Stems

4817   Phlox, 3 Stems

4818   Annuals, Any, 5 Stems

4819   Perennials, Any, 5 Stems

4820   Mixed Bouquet, Any, 5 Stems         

LIVE PLANTS – Section 002

4860   Impatiens

4861   Fern, Any

4862   Begonia

4863   Coleus

4864   African Violet

4865   Geranium, In Bloom

4866   Most Unusual plant

4867   Hanging Basket

4868   Herbs, Any

4869   Terrariums

4870   Any Other Kind

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS – Section 003

(Fresh Only)

Fresh Flowers for Arrangements May Be Purchased Since Judging is for Quality of Arrangement.

4901   Arrangement-Red, White, & Blue

4902   Pitcher Bouquet

4903   Figurine Containing Arrangement

4904   Center Piece for Child’s Birthday

4905   Old Fashion Bouquet in Old Fashion Container

4906   Center Piece Made with Wild Flowers

4907   Arrangement using a Single Flower, Leaves may be added

4908   Bouquet for a Teacher

4909   Arrangement Depicting Theme of a Song

4910    Arrangement Suggesting Spring, Accessories/Background may be added

4911   Arrangement Suggesting Summer, Accessories/Background may be added

4912   Arrangement Suggesting Fall, Accessories/Background may be added

4913   Arrangement Suggesting Winter, Accessories/Background may be added

4914    Something from Nothing, using small number of flowers (5 or less) leaves grasses, etc. may be added.

4915   Any Other Not Listed

4918   CHAMPION - $25.00          RESERVE CHAMPION - $15.00

Department M

Fine Arts, Textiles, & Hobbies

Premium Offered: $1,822.00

ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY – NO LATE ENTRIES

                                   * Entries Due Saturday July 19, 2025 by 4:00 pm

                                   * Entries In Place By: 2:00 pm Saturday July 26, 2025 Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm

                                   * Closed During Judging

                                   * Release Time: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                   * Release Time: Saturday August 2, 2025 – 8:00 am to Noon

                                   * ART HALL Open 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday

                                   * Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class

                                   * CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up

                                            On The Release Date

“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”

DIRECTOR: Brad Warner (217) 549-1358 – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232- 1482

           *ALL EXHIBITORS must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket to make entries in Art Hall, this permits Car/Driver to Fair Grounds for the week.

           *Due to limited space, large entries will not be accepted, 24” x 24” is acceptable.

           *Entries may not be shown more than Two (2) years in succession.

           *NO Nudes or other objectionable subject matter allowed in any artwork. May be disqualified.

           *All paintings must be mounted/framed and ready to hang. Covering artwork with glass, plexiglass or clear plastic is recommended. Hangers should be string or wire strong enough to display artwork. DO NOT USE string and tape or soda pop tabs.

           *Exhibitors MUST tie on their own Exhibitor Tags.

           *ALL Exhibits MUST be made by Exhibitor.

           *All decisions of the Judge and/or Superintendent are final.

           *All Exhibits Must be made by Exhibitor.

PREMIUMS OFFERED:

Sections 1 & 2 – 1st - $7.00, 2^nd - $6.00, 3^rd - $5.00, 4^th - $4.00, 5^th - $3.00, 6^th - $2.00

CLASSIFICATIONS: Professional-anyone who has a degree, taught art, or sold their works for

profit/hire. Amateur-anyone who is a beginner, not doing art works for profit/hire.

*To Claim Exhibits: Exhibitors must show CLAIM CHECK STUBS and A COPY OF THE ENTRY  SHEET. NO EXCEPTIONS. Without these two (2) IDs exhibitors must make arrangements to pick up exhibits after all other exhibits are released.

CATEGORIES:

PAINTING- Oil & Acrylic

WATERCOLOR

DRAWING- Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Pastels, etc

 PHOTOGRAPHY – Black & White or Color

FINE ARTS – Section 001

PROFESSIONAL CLASS:

5001   Painting-Oil/Acrylic

5002   Watercolor

5003   Drawing

AMATEUR CLASS:

5006   Painting-Oil/Acrylic

5007   Watercolor

5008   Drawing

PHOTOGRAPHY – Section 002

(Taken By Exhibitor)

*Photos must be mounted on White poster board, NO Frames or Foam Board.

*Minimum size Photos 4” x 6”, Maximum size Photos 8” x10”, with a minimum of four (4) photos to each exhibit.

*Any photo may be disqualified due to objectionable subject matter. NO nudes.

*Can only enter Professional or Amateur, NOT both.

PROFESSIONAL CLASS: Done for profit/hire

5030   People/Animals

5031   Places/Things

5032   Black & White (any subject)

5033   Collection (6), Related Objects

5034   Collection (6), Unrelated Objects

AMATEUR CLASS: NOT done for profit/hire

5037   People/Animals

5038   Places/Things

5039   Black & White (any subject)

5040   Collection (6) Related Objects

5041   Collection (6) Unrelated Objects

ANTIQUES – COLLECTIONS/HOBBIES – Section 003

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1^st - $6.00, 2^nd - $5.00, 3^rd - $4.00, 4^th - $3.00

It is suggested to display collections in a flat box, on a mirror, or small piece wood, etc. to help keep collections together. Container is not part of judging.

*Exhibits Must be at least from 1969 or Earlier.

5101      Collection of Antique Toys; 3 – 6 Pieces

5102      Collection of Antique Glassware; 3 – 6 Pieces

5103      Collection of Antique China; 3 -6 Pieces

5104      Collection of Antique Books; 3 – 6 Pieces

5105      Collection of Antique Post Cards; 6 – 12 Pieces

5106      Collection of Antique Jewelry; 3 – 6 Pieces

5107      Collection of Antique Hand Tools; 3 – 6 Pieces

5108      Collection of Antique Dolls; 3 – 6 Pieces

5109      Collection of Antique Bottles; 3 – 6 Pieces

5110      Collection of Antique Advertisements (small); 3 – 6 Pieces

5111      Collection of Antique Kitchen Collectibles; 3 – 6 Pieces

5112      Antique Lamp; 1 – 3 Pieces

5113      Antique Quilt with written story; Over 50 years old

5114      Most Interesting Antique with written Story

5115      Collection of Antiques, Any; 3 – 6 Pieces

COLLECTIONS/HOBBIES Not Antique – Section 004

It is suggested to display collections in a flat box, on a mirror, or small piece of wood, etc. to help keep collections together. Container is not part of judging.

5150   Collection of Miniature Figurines; 5 – 15 Pieces (Three (3) inches or Smaller)

5151   Insect Collection; Box Not Larger Than 24” x 24” - 1 box per entry

5152   Shell Collection; Container Not Larger Than 24” x 24”

5153   Collection of Refrigerator Magnets; 5 – 15 Pieces

5154   Most Unusual Female Hobby

5155   Most Unusual Male Hobby

5156   Collection; Any Other, Key Chains, Pencils, Slogan Buttons, Etc. 24“ x 24” Display

HANDICRAFT – Section 005

(Made By Exhibitor)

5175   Novelty Costume Jewelry

5176   Christmas Stocking or Tree Skirt

5177   Christmas Decoration or Tree Ornament

5178   Doll Clothing - Must be attached with pins

5179   Something made of Glass

5180   Holiday Decorations – Other than Christmas

5181   Computer Art

5182   Sr. Female Handicraft-55 years or older

5183   Sr. Male Handicraft-55 years or older

MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES – Section 006

(Made By Exhibitor)

5201   Bird House

5202   Bird or Animal Feeder

5203   Any Wooden Article

5204   Yard Ornament, Wood

5205   Yard Ornament, Any Other Kind - Non Wooden

5206   Ceramics, 1 – 3 Pieces

5207   Set of Hand Decorated Towels, 2

5208   Article with Angel Motif

5209   Silk Flower Arrangement

5210   Scrap Book, 1

NEEDLE WORK – Section 007

(Made By Exhibitor)

5251   Needle Point, Any Kind, Including Plastic Canvas

5252   Cross Stitch, Any Kind

5253   Counted Cross Stitch

5254   Knitted Article

5255   Knitted Afghan

5256   Needle Work, Any Other Kind

5257   Table Cloth, Runner or Place mats, Any Kind

PILLOW CASES – Section 008

(Made By Exhibitor)

5275   Pair Pillow Cases, White Embroidery

5276   Pair Pillow Cases, Colored Embroidery

5277   Pair Pillow Cases, Cross Stitched

5278   Pair Pillow Cases, Lace Trim

5279   Pair Pillow Cases, Any Other Kind

QUILTS – Section 009

(Made By Exhibitor)

5301   Patchwork, Any Kind

5302   Embroidered

5303   Appliqué'

5304   Baby Quilt

5305   Any Other Kind

CROCHETING – Section 010

(Made By Exhibitor) 

5329   Doll Clothes

5330   Center Pieces-14” or Over

5331   Doilies-Under 14”

5332   Other Household Accessories

5333   Crocheted Afghan

5334   Crocheted Baby Clothes

5335   Any Other Crocheted Article

POTPOURRI (Little of Everything) – Section 011

(Made By Exhibitor)

5347   Any Homemade Toy, Stuffed Animal or Doll

5348   Any Hand Decorated Article of Clothing

5349   Anything With Sunflowers-3 to 6 Pieces

5350   Any Kitchen Novelty (Pot Holders, 2, Kitchen Towels, 2, Aprons,2 etc.)

5351   Any Homemade Article of Clothing

5352   Child's Costume

5353   Bead Craft

5354   Something Made with a Holiday Theme

5355   Something Made of Old Jeans

5356   Any Other Handmade Article Not Listed

5370   CHAMPION: $25.00                               RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00

Department O

APIARY, CULINARY, & DAIRY PRODUCTS

Premium Offered: $1,030.00

ADVANCED ENTRIES ONLY-NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

                                  * Entries Due/Postmarked: Saturday July 19, 2025 by 4:00 pm.

                                  * Entries In Place By: Saturday July 26, 2025 by 2:00 pm Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm

                                   * Closed During Judging

                                  * Release Time: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                  * Release Time: Saturday August 2, 2025 – 8:00 am - Noon

                                  * ART HALL Open Monday thru Friday - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

                                   * Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class

                                   * CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up

                                            On The Release Date

“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”

DIRECTOR: Brad Warner (217) 549-1358 – SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482

          *ALL Exhibitors MUST purchase $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket. Only one (1) Ticket per Exhibitor. This Permits Driver and Car into Fair Grounds for the Week.

          *Only 2 entries per class.

          *ALL exhibits in Department O MUST be displayed on PLAIN WHITE PAPER PLATES, sealed in zip top bags. Exhibitors must furnish their own plates. Plates need to be hole punched with the Exhibitors tag tied in place by Exhibitor and outside of the bag. NO NAMES ON EXHIBITS.

          *ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH COMPLETE TYPED RECIPE. Measurements, ingredients and method of preparation typed on 8 1/2” x 11” plain white paper included inside Zip To Bag.

          *Judges are instructed not to award premiums/placings unless the exhibits are deemed worthy. Any Exhibit not up to standards in its class may be disqualified by Judges. Any single entry exhibit in a class NOT meeting guidelines will be disqualified. ALL decisions are final.

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1st-$6.00  2nd-$5.00  3rd-$4.00  4th-$3.00

BREADS, ROLLS, BISCUITS, & FRUIT PIES – Section 001

(Made By Exhibitor)

5401  White Yeast Bread (1 Standard Loaf)

5402  Bread Made With A Bread Machine (1 Standard Loaf)

5403  Yeast Rolls (4)

5404  Baking Powder Biscuits (4)

5405  Muffins, Any (4) (Leave In Muffin Papers)

5406  Corn Bread (4 Muffins or Three (3) inch Squares) (Leave In Muffin Papers)

5407  Cinnamon Rolls, Plain (4)

5408  Quick Bread, With Nuts (Banana Nut, Etc., 1 Standard Loaf)

5409  Quick Bread, Without Nuts (Zucchini, Pumpkin, Etc.,1 Standard Loaf)

5410  Fruit Pie, Any (3” Wedge) (No Cream Pies)

COOKIES, DOUGHNUTS, & BARS – Section 002

(4 each on plain white paper plates, sealed in zip top bags)

(All cookies and bars should be two (2) inches in size)

(Made By Exhibitor)

5413  Sugar, No Icing

5414  Oatmeal

5415  Peanut Butter

5416  Snickerdoodles

5417  Chocolate Chip

5418  Brownies, Any

5419  Doughnuts, Any (Should be three (3) inches in size)

5420  Cookies, Bars, Any Not Listed

HOMEMADE CANDIES – Section 003

(5 Pieces on plain white paper plates, sealed in zip top bag)

(Made By Exhibitor)

5423  Chocolate Fudge (Should be one (1) inch square)

5424  Peanut Butter Fudge (Should be one (1) inch square)

5425  Mints, Any

5426  Any Candy, Not Listed, Labeled

CAKES, UNDECORATED – Section 004

(No icing, displayed on plain white cardboard, sealed in zip top bags or clear wrap)

(Made By Exhibitor)

5429  Devils Food

5430  Angel Food

5431  Bundt

5432  Pound

5433  Pineapple Upside Down

5434  Any Other Kind Not Listed

CAKES, DECORATED – Section 005

(May Be Real or Styrofoam and Displayed on Plain White Cardboard – No Plastic Wrap)

(Made By Exhibitor)

*Can only enter Professional or Amateur, NOT both.

5537  Any Decorated, Amateur

5538  Any Decorated, Professional

CANNED FOODS

          *ALL entries must have been preserved within the last 12 months.

          *MUST be canned in clear standard jelly jars, half-pint, pint, or quart jars with two-piece canning lids (flat lid/screw band).

          *RUSTY lids, fancy colored/padded lids, or fabric overwraps interfere with the judging process and will NOT be judged. BRAND NAME OF LIDS AND JARS MUST BE THE SAME!

          *NO paraffin seals, and any exhibit showing signs of spoilage or not sealed will not be judged.

          *Exhibits MUST be labeled with name of product, date preserved, and method of preservation used. Any product NOT labeled will not be judged. **EXAMPLE** Green Beans, Hot Pack-Pressure Canned Quarts, 20 minutes, August 15, 2015, or Tomato Juice, Boiling Water Bath-Quarts 45 minutes, August 23, 2015.

          *Exhibits without competition will be judged on their own merit and will receive and award/placing only if determined worthy by the Judges.

          *Judges are instructed not to award a premium/placing unless the exhibit is worthy. Judge’s decisions are final.

CANNED FRUITS/VEGETABLES – Section 006

(Made By Exhibitor)

5541  Beans, Green

5542  Tomato Juice

5543  Tomatoes, Any

5544  Salsa

5545  Peaches

5546  Apples, Any

5547  Any Fruit/Vegetable Not Listed

5548  Pickles, Dill

5549  Pickles, Sweet

5550  Relish, Any

5551  Pickles, Other (Cinnamon, Lime, Bread/Butter, Etc.)

5552  Pickles, Other (Beets, Cauliflower, Mixed, Peppers, Fruit, Other)

JAMS, PRESERVES, FRUIT BUTTERS – Section 007

(Made By Exhibitor)

5555  Strawberry

5556  Peach

5557  Butter Spreads, Any (Apple, Peach, Etc.)

5558  Any Other Kind Not Listed (Syrup & Honey)

HOMEMADE JELLIES – Section 008

(Made By Exhibitor)

5559  Grape

5560  Apple

5561  Any Other kind

APAIRY & MISCELLANEOUS – Section 009

(Made or Produced By Exhibitor)

USED CONTAINERS NOT ALLOWED!

5562  Honey, Comb

5563  Honey, Strained

5564  Eggs, Dozen, Brown

5565  Eggs, Dozen, White

5566  Eggs, Any Other Kind

5567  Cheese, Any Kind, Homemade, Labeled

5570  CHAMPION: $25.00            RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00

Department P

JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

Premium Offered: $1,210.00

                                  * Entries Due/Postmarked: Saturday July 19, 2025 by 4:00 pm.

                                  * Entries In Place By: Saturday July 26, 2025 by 2:00 pm Hours 8:00 am-2:00 pm

                                  * Closed During Judging

                                  * Release Time: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                                  * Release Time: Saturday August 2, 2025 – 8:00 am to Noon

                                  * ART HALL Open Monday thru Friday - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

                                  * Entry Fee: $1.00 (One Dollar per entry) Limit Two (2) Entries Per Class

                                   * CC Fair Not Responsible For Exhibits Lost, Damaged, Or Stolen Not Picked Up

                                            On The Release Date

“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”

DIRECTOR: Brad Warner (217) 549-1358 SUPERINTENDENT: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482

*Junior Show is open to boys and girls who are at least 8 years of age or in 3^rd grade and not yet 19 years of age by September 1 of the year prior to the fair.

*All exhibitors must purchase a $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.

*Exhibitors are to furnish their own plain white paper plates, with holes punched so exhibitor tags may be tied on by the exhibitor.

*All culinary exhibits shall be displayed on white paper plates, in zip-lock bag with exhibitor tag outside.

JR. CULINARY – Section 001

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1^st - $6.00 2^nd - $5.00 3^rd -$4.00 4^th - $3.00

Include typed recipe on 8 ½ x 11 white paper. Placed inside Zip Top Bag under plate exhibit.   All cookies and bar should be two (2) inch squares – fudge should be one (1) inch squares.

5601      Chocolate Fudge-6 Pieces

5602      Chocolate Brownies-4

5603      Chocolate Chip Cookies-4

5604      Peanut Butter Cookies-4

5605      Snickerdoodles-4

5606      Any Other Kind of Cookie-4

5607      Coffee Cake-Baking Powder, Small

5608      Cinnamon Rolls, not iced, 4

5609      Nut or Fruit Bread

5610      Corn Bread

5611      Muffins-4 (Should be in papers)

5612      Bread made with a Bread Machine

5613      Cake, Any Small, Frosted (On white cardboard covered in clear plastic)

5614      Decorated Cup Cakes-4 (Should be in papers)

JR. VEGETABLES – Section 002

Rules from open classes in Department J apply to this section (Grown By Exhibitor)

5650               Zucchini-1

5651               Squash, Any-1

5652               Cucumbers-5

5653               Beans, Green-12

5654               Beets-5

5655               Cabbage, Any-1

5656               Carrots-6

5657               Corn, Sweet-6 Ears in Husks

5658               Pumpkin-1

5659               Muskmelon-1

5660               Onions, Any-5

5661               Peppers, Bell-5

5662               Peppers, Any Other-5

5663               Potatoes, Any-5

5664               Tomatoes, Any-5

5665               Tomatoes, Salad-12

5666               Sunflower, Largest Head-1

5667               Sunflower, Tallest (cut off at root)

JR. VEGETABLE BASKET DISPLAY – Section 003

(General display rules from open class Department J apply to this section)

PREMIUMS OFFERED: 1^st - $6.00  2^nd - $5.00  3^rd - $4.00  4^th - $3.00

5669               Jr. Vegetable Basket, plain or fancy basket not to exceed ½ bushel capacity or box 18”x18”, with quantity to fill container. May be displayed spilled or contained within container, with a minimum of 6 varieties of vegetables. (75% Quality, 25% display)     

JR. HANDICRAFT – Section 004

(Rules from open classes in Department M apply to this section)

(Made By Exhibitor)

5680      Farm Poster (up to 11-1/2”x18”)

5681      Photo Poster-4 to 6 pictures

5682      Child’s Drawing; Ages 8-12

5683      Teenage Drawing; Ages 13-18

5684      Child’s Painting; Ages 8-12

5685      Teenage Painting, Ages 13-18

5686      Crayon Picture, Ages 8-12

5687      Watercolor Picture, Ages 8-12

5688      Pencil, Freehand Drawing

5689      Oil Painting

5690      Any Other Art/Craft, Ages 8-12

5691      Any Other Art/Craft, Ages 13-18

5692      Bird House

5693      Hand Decorated T-Shirt

5694      Child’s Hobby, Ages 8-12 (no more than 10 items)

5695      Teenage Hobby, Ages 13-18 (no more than 10 items)

5696      Plastic Model

5697      Any Wooden Article

5698      Ceramics, Made by Exhibitor

5699      Card Collection (1 book only, minimum 12 cards)

5700      Computer Art

5701      Hand Made Jewelry

5702      Hand Made Christmas Decoration

5703      Bead Art

JR. FLORICULTURE – Section 005

(Rules from open classes in Department L apply to this section)

(Grown By Exhibitor/Family)

5750      Gladioli, 1 Stalk

5751      Marigold, Any, 3 Stems

5752      Rose, 1 Stem

5753      Zinnia, Any, 3 Stems

5754      Bouquet, Any, 5 Stems

5755      Herbs, Any

5756      Terrariums

5757      Plant, Any Kind

5765      CHAMPION: $25.00    RESERVE CHAMPION: $15.00

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