- Exhibits should portray base requirements as outlined in specific 4-H projects.
- Canned foods judged on quality, general appearance, and container.
- Use two-piece self-sealing lids (flat discs and metal screw bands) for sealing all jars of food.
- Use standard mason-type, clear quart/pint glass jars for preserving and exhibiting fruits, vegetables and meats.
- Self-sealing two piece lids required for sealing all jars of jelly, jam and preserves in place of wax seals. No wax seals permitted. Standard half pint to be used.
- Metal screw bands may be loosely applied while transporting jars to and from the fair to prevent damage. Screw bands must be removed from jars before exhibiting entries.
- All food not in standard jars or not sealed with self-sealing lids will be disqualified by the judge.
- All Posters must be made with Poster Board and measure 14″ X 22″. Any other type of poster material used will be disqualified. EX. no Foam Board, no Cardboard.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Determined Food | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10201 | Self Determined - Cooking | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1. |
| Microwave Cooking - Bag of Tricks | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10202 | Granola in 1/2 pint jar with screw able lid | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10203 | 2 Cups of a microwave popcorn snack in jar with lid | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10204 | 2 Microwave pizza snacks | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10205 | 1 entire microwave dessert | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10206 | 4 pieces of microwave fudge | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10207 | 14"X22" poster on microwave safe equipment | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10208 | 14"X22" poster on breakfast bites comparison | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10209 | 14"X22" poster on power levels | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10210 | 14"X22" poster on calcium | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10211 | 14"X22" poster on one or more aspects of the food pyramid | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Microwave Cooking - Micro Magicians | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10212 | 1 layer upside down cake - pineapple, peach or apple | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10213 | 4 apple brownies | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10214 | 4 fudge brownies | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10215 | 4 bar cookies | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10216 | 14"X22" poster on arranging food in a microwave | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10217 | 14"X22" poster on cooking ground beef | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10218 | 14"X22" poster on meal planning | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10219 | 14"X22" poster on one or more vitamins or mineral | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Microwave Cooking - Amazing Rays | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10220 | 1 entire layer of coffee cake | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10221 | 4 pieces of microwave peanut butter brittle | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10222 | 4 pieces of toffee | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10223 | 4 pieces chocolate candy | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10224 | 14"X22" poster on pasta cooking tips | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10225 | 14"X22" poster on making casseroles | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10226 | 14"X22" poster on reheating leftovers | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10227 | 14"X22" poster on cooking meat in microwave oven | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10228 | 14"X22" poster on defrosting or browning | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Microwave Cooking - Presto Meals | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10229 | 1 unfrosted layer cake - chocolate, carrot or applesauce | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10230 | 4 cupcakes | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10231 | 1 Bundt Cake - any type | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10232 | 1 pie - cherry or pecan made using recipe in project book | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10233 | 1 8 oz. jar of jelly - grape or strawberry made from recipe in project book | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10234 | 14"X22" poster on microwave oven comparison shopping | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10235 | 14"X22" poster on benefits of microwaving | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10236 | 14"X22" poster on tips on selecting food to microwave | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10237 | 14"X22" poster on holding times | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10238 | 14"X22" poster on use of oven cooking bags | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10239 | 14"X22" poster on cleaning the microwave | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10240 | 14"X22" poster on shielding and venting | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Food Preservation Projects | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10241 | Canned fruit or tomatoes - 3 quart jars | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10242 | Canned vegetables - 3 quart jars | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10243 | Sweet spreads - 4 - 1/2 oz. pint jars | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| I Spy in the Kitchen | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10244 | Peanut Butter kisses – 4 | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10245 | Trail Mix - 1/2 cup in pint jar with lid | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10246 | Bar cookies - 4 any type | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10247 | Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - 4 | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10248 | Poster on cooking terms, measuring or on some food science topic | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Quick Breads - made without yeast | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10249 | Muffins - 2 any type | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10250 | Biscuits - 2 any type | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10251 | Loaf, fruit bread | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10252 | Loaf, vegetable or peanut butter | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Star Spangled Foods | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10253 | Snicker doodles -4 | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10254 | Oatmeal Muffins – 4 | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10255 | Coffee Cake - 1 cake made without yeast | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10256 | Poster depicting foods of a region or culture within the U.S.A. | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Yeast Breads | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10257 | Pretzels -2 same type | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10258 | Rolls - 4 same type | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10259 | Loaf or round of yeast bread – 1 | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10260 | bread machine loaf -1 or rolls similar product – 4 | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 2 | 10260P | 14” X 22” Poster on topic related to project | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | |
| Global Gourmet | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10261 | Desert cake or bread from another country or culture - provide recipe and country | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10262 | Poster giving information about the foods from a country or culture outside the U.S.A. | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| International Breads - DO NOT ENTER breads that need refrigerated, indicate country and attach recipe | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10263 | loaf of bread from another country or culture outside of U.S.A. | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10264 | Plate of 4 rolls, pretzels, tortillas, or small breads from another country or culture | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Making it with Mixes | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10266 | Prepare and exhibit one comparison of the two mixes with supporting comparison records | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Cooking - Unit 101 | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10267 | Chewy Granola Bars - 2 squares | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10268 | Easy Fresh Salsa - 1/2 pint | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10269 | French Toast - 2 slices | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10270 | Drop Biscuits - 3 biscuits | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10271 | Jackpot Drop Cookies - 3 cookies | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Cooking - Unit 201 | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10272 | Peach Salsa (1/2 pint) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10273 | Cheese Muffins (2) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10274 | Breakfast Burrito (1) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10275 | Grilled Apple Cheese Sandwich | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10276 | Snickerdoodles (4) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Cooking - Unit 301 | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10277 | Cinnamon Twists (2) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10278 | Marinated Vegetables (1 cup) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10279 | Slow Cooker Spicy Pecans (1/2 cup) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10280 | Fruit & Cheese Ball (serving 4) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10281 | Grandma's Apple Cake (1 serving) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Cooking - Unit 401 | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10282 | English Muffins (2) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10283 | Spinach Quiche (1 serving) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10284 | Hummus (1cup) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10285 | Baked Custard (1 serving) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10286 | Fruit Turnovers (2) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Beyond the Grill | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10287 | One individual grilled pizza | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10288 | Two kabobs on skewers (fruit, veggie or beef) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10289 | One cup of grilled vegetables or fruit | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10290 | 14" X 22" poster on topic related to the project | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| Snack Attack | ||||||||
| 10 | 22 | 10291 | Popcorn Trail Mix (one cup in clear food container) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10292 | Peanut Butter Cookies (3 Cookies) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10293 | Oatmeal Muffins (3 muffins) | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
| 10 | 22 | 10294 | 14" x 22" poster of either reading a nutrition label or Snack selection | $3 | $2.50 | $2 | $1.50 | $1 |
updated for 2024 Fair.