POULTRY SHOW
Poultry Health Requirements- All poultry must comply with the Tennessee state livestock health requirements for fairs and exhibits. All poultry exhibitors must have a current health certificate on each animal brought to the grounds. Poultry will be tested on-site.
Manager and Judge: Cotton Dunlap
- The Grand Champion Chicken will receive a special trophy.
- The Reserve Champion Chicken will receive a special trophy.
Large Fowl
Class 1 American, Adult Exhibitor
Class 2 American, Junior Exhibitor
Class 3 Asiatic, Adult Exhibitor
Class 4 Asiatic, Junior Exhibitor
Class 5 English, Adult Exhibitor
Class 6 English, Junior Exhibitor
Class 7 Mediterranean, Adult Exhibitor
Class 8 Mediterranean, Junior Exhibitor
Class 9 Continental, Adult Exhibitor
Class 10 Continental, Junior Exhibitor
Class 11 AOSB, Adult Exhibitor
Class 12 AOSB, Junior Exhibitor
Bantams
Class 13 Modern and Old English Bantams, Adult Exhibitor
Class 14 Modern and Old English Bantams, Junior Exhibitor
Class 15 SCCL, Adult Exhibitor
Class 16 SCCL, Junior Exhibitor
Class 17 FL, Adult Exhibitor
Class 18 FL, Junior Exhibitor
Class 19 RCCL, Adult Exhibitor
Class 20 RCCL, Junior Exhibitor
Class 21 AOCCL, Adult Exhibitor
Class 22 AOCCL, Junior Exhibitor
VEGETABLES/PRODUCE
Judges: Debbie Dickie and Amy Campbell
Best of Show Vegetables/Produce will be awarded a special ribbon.
Open to all ages.
Class 23 Tomato, Red, Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 24 Tomato, Yellow, Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 25 Tomato, Miniature Variety, Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 26 Bell Pepper*, Sweet, Plate of 3
Class 27 Pepper, Hot, Plate of 3
Class 28 Pepper*, Other, Plate of 3
*Can be red, green, yellow or a combination
Class 29 Okra, Plate of 6, Red or Green
Class 30 Summer Squash*, Plate of 3
* Can be yellow, zucchini, or other
Class 31 Winter Squash, Butternut
Class 32 Winter Squash, Cushaw
Class 33 Winter Squash, Other
Class 34 Gourds, long-handled dipper
Class 35 Gourds, birdhouse
Class 36 Pumpkin, Large, Specimen
Class 37 Pumpkin, Pie Pumpkin, Specimen
Class 38 Jack-O’-Lantern, Carved, Specimen
Class 39 Biggest Tomato, Specimen
Class 40 Biggest Pumpkin, Specimen
Class 41 Watermelon, Specimen, Any Variety
Class 42 Apples, Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 43 Fruit, Other (Figs, Peaches, Muscadines, Pears) Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 44 Corn, Mature, Field Corn, Dry, Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 45 Corn, Sweet Corn, Plate of 3, Any Variety
Class 46 Potatoes, Irish, Plate of 3
Class 47 Potatoes, Sweet, Plate of 3
Class 48 Onions, Plate of 3, Any Variety
CANNING
Judges: Mary Beth Lima and Lauren Woods
Best of Show Canning will be awarded a special ribbon.
Open to all ages.
Criteria:
Entries preserved within last 12 months, foods with any signs of spoilage will not be judged. Food items not acceptable are mashed or pureed pumpkin, winter squash and pumpkin butter. No seals with paraffin, standard containers only, Two –piece lids with no rust and no decorative clothes or string. Accurate headspace. Proper labeling required with the following information:
- Name of the food
- Date preserved.
- Method of preservation:
Hot or Raw Packed
Water-bathed or pressure canned
Process time
Pounds of pressure
Resources:
National Center for Home Food Preservation
USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
So Easy to Preserve
Extension Publications
Categories:
Fruits & Vegetables, Quart Jar
Class 64 Applesauce
Class 65 Green Beans
Class 66 Tomatoes—whole, not diced or crushed
Class 67 Soup Mixture
Class 68 Salsa—Picante
Pickles, Pint Jar
Class 69 Beet Pickles
Class 70 Cucumber Pickles, Any Variety
Class 71 Pickle Relish/Chutney
Class 72 Pickles, Other
Jellies, Jams, Preserves and Butter, Pint or ½ Pint Jar.
Fruit must be identified.
Class 73 Jelly
Class 74 Jam
Class 75 Preserves/Marmalade
Class 76 Butter
Display Option:
There will be an area for local canners to show unusual, attractive jars of food for display. Any size of jar and any food will be accepted. Examples: juices, fruits other than applesauce, etc. These items are only for display and will NOT be judged. Submit questions to: mlima@utk.edu
DOUG HARDWICK HONEY SHOW
Wheelwright Shop
Manager: Dennis Barry
Judges: TBA
Best of Show Honey will be awarded a special ribbon.
Open to all ages.
Extracted honey must be in a one-pound queen line or classic jar.
Comb honey must be in a one-pint Mason jar or similar container. All jars must be unlabeled. Only one entry per lot per exhibitor. Articles made of beeswax must be made by the exhibitor. Frames and sections of honey must be packed in sanitary, bee-proof containers.
All honey and beeswax exhibited must be produced in the current year.
Class 77 Extracted, White
Class 78 Extracted, Light Amber
Class 79 Extracted, Dark Amber
Class 80 Comb, White, Light, Dark Amber
Class 81 Beeswax
Class 82 Homemade products made of beeswax
Class 83 Frame of Honey, Light or Dark
Class 84 Exhibit of bees and queen on comb in an observation hive.
Honey Show Photo Contest
Prints must be 8”x10” and mounted on a mounting board that extends 1” beyond the print on each side. No frames permitted. Prints may be black and white or color. Each photograph must be accompanied by a 3”x5” card giving photo title, entrant’s name, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number. (Cards will be taped to the back side of the photograph.)
Open to all ages.
Class 85 Photography Contest: Close up print - Subject must relate to beekeeping.
Class 86 Photography Contest: Scenic print - Apiary subjects such as hives, bees, flowers, etc.
Class 87 Photography Contest: Portrait print - A person involved in beekeeping procedure in an appropriate apiary setting.
Entry Forms are due no later than 5:00 PM, on Friday, September 22, 2023. No entry fee for exhibits. Mail or bring to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, P.O. Box 268, Townsend, TN 37882 (on right ¾ mile past Townsend stop light, on scenic highway 73 going toward the national park entrance). Email to: lhull@gsmheritagecenter.org or FAX 865-448-6975.
Honey Show Exhibits, except live bees, must be brought to Heritage Center between 10-4 from Thursday September 28. Live bees must be brought to the grounds by 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
FLORAL SHOW
Design and Horticulture
Department FS: Floral Design/Horticulture Show
Judges: Brenda Gregory and Carol Morton
Best of Show Floral will be awarded a special ribbon.
Open to all ages.
The theme this year is: “Preserving the Past and Planting the Future!” depicting the unique history of the East Tennessee Mountains in terms of the natural and cultural environment with an eye to preserving the Past and seeding for the future.
The required space dimensions are no more than 24” wide by 32” high. No backgrounds allowed. Accessories are optional.
Class 88 Fresh Flower Design.
Class 89 Dried Flower Design.
Class 90 Mixed Fresh and Dried Flower Design.
Class 91 Miniature (12” or less, top to bottom, side to side)
All horticulture entries must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor at least 90 days prior to competition. Judged on clean and healthy condition, beauty and uniformity of foliage and blooms and suitability of container--suitable pot or colorless glass container provided by the exhibitor. No foreign substance to be added to the specimen.
Class 92 Horticulture: Leaf of Foliage Plants.
Class 93 Horticulture: Annual Blooms, any variety.
Class 94 Horticulture: Perennial Blooms, any variety.
Class 95 Horticulture: House Plants (potted), any variety.
Class 96 Horticulture: Miniature, any variety. Plant must be classified as miniature or dwarf.
Class 97 Horticulture: Other (such as Succulents).
STUDENT ART COMPETITION
The theme this year is: “Preserving the Past and Planting the Future!” depicting the unique history of the East Tennessee Mountains in terms of the natural and cultural environment with an eye to preserving the Past and seeding for the future.
Judges: Susan McCollum and Mary Kay Buckley
ENTRY DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023.
Each teacher should complete one entry form per school.
Entry forms and artwork must be dropped at the Heritage Center in Townsend, no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, September 27th.
Ribbons Awarded:
K-1st, 2nd, 3rd
1st- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2nd-1st, 2nd, 3rd One Best of Show for Grades K-5
3rd-1st, 2nd, 3rd
4th-1st, 2nd, 3rd
5th-1st, 2nd, 3rd
Middle School-1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best of Show
High School-1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best of Show
Paper Size: 8 ½ x 11 mounted on black construction paper that extends at least 1” beyond the picture’s edges. Media: Crayons, pencils, pen/ink, colored pencils, markers, watercolors, acrylic paints and computer generated art for middle and high school students only. Student Information on Back of Entry Must Include: Name, Age, Grade, School, Teacher.
FIBER ARTS
Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, Rug Hooking
Judges: Raeus Cannon and Danielle Trotter
Best of Show, Fiber Arts will be awarded a special ribbon.
All entries must be done in the last three years.
Open to all ages.
Class 107 Knitting: Garments--includes sweaters, ponchos, socks, etc.
Class 108 Knitting: Accessories--scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, mittens, etc.
Class 109 Knitting: Home Goods--blankets, afghans, wash cloths, pillows, etc.
Class 110 Knitting: Other-baby items, toys, etc.
Class 111 Crocheting: Garments-sweaters, ponchos, socks, etc.
Class 112 Crocheting: Accessories--scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, mittens, etc.
Class 113 Crocheting: Home Goods--blankets afghans, wash cloths, pillows, etc.
Class 114 Crocheting: Other--baby items, toys, etc.
Class 115 Embroidery: Includes needlepoint, counted cross stitch, crewl, Teneriffe, canvas work, wool work
Class 116 Weaving, any article including latch hook.
Class 117 Rug Hooking (any type)
Class 118 Hand Quilting (limited to unframed wall hanging 30" square or smaller mats, table runners, pillows, doll quilts. Items may be machine pieced, but have to be hand quilted
WOODWORKING
(Include Wood Carving and Woodturning)
Judges: Tom Knight, John Taylor, and Rob Davis
Best of Show, Woodworking will be awarded a special ribbon.
Open to all ages.
Class 119 Birdhouse/bird feeder
Class 120 Wood Furnishings (furniture, lamps, chests, tables, picture frames, etc.)
Class 121 Walking Stick
Class 122 Wood Burning
Class 123 Wood Carving
Class 124 Chainsaw carving
Class 125 Woodturning
Class 126 Projects from High School Wood Workers in Blount County (submitted from
class or individuals at Heritage High School, William Blount High School,
Alcoa High School, Maryville High School, etc.)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Judges: Susan Cooper and David Liles
Theme: “Preserving the Past and Planting the Future!” depicting the unique history of the East Tennessee Mountains in terms of the natural and cultural environment with an eye to preserving the Past and seeding for the future.
Please refer to photography guidelines on how to properly submit your photos. People may be pictured in any of the classes.
Class 127(A/O) Plants/Black and White
Class 128(A/O) Plants/Natural Color
Class 129(A/O) Animals/Black and White
Class 130(A/O) Animals/Natural Color
Class 131(A/O) Scenic/Black and White
Class 132(A/O) Scenic/Natural Color
Photography Guidelines
- Open to photographers of all ages, for all classes—Amateur, 18+, <18 and Open, 18+, <18. Exhibits will be judged in two groups—exhibits from those over eighteen years and those eighteen years and younger. Amateur is defined as a recreational hobby, not for livelihood or financial gain. Open is defined as any/all levels of experience, whether as a hobby or as a paid professional.
- Each exhibitor is limited to ONE (1) entry per class.
- All photographs submitted must have been photographed within the past three (3) years of the competition date--(September 25, 2020-September 21, 2023.)
- ENTRY DEADLINE and PHOTO DELIVERY DEADLINE is Friday, September 22 at 5 PM.
- Judging will be completed by the usual standards of subject matter/relevance, composition, originality, and photographic excellence. Composition and exposure must be the work of the exhibitor, however, the developing and finishing may be done by anyone.
- Photos must be mounted in the following manner--no exceptions:
- Photo must be 8” x 10” and mounted to a piece of BLACK 11” x 14” RECTANGLE MAT BOARD OR BLACK FOAM CORE BOARD—no poster board.
- You may choose to mount your photograph horizontally or vertically.
- Affix a small white label to the back, upper left corner of your entry with the following information printed in black ink:
- Department (PHOTO)
- Class Number #_____
- Amateur or Open (A or O)
- Name (First, Last)
- Address
- Phone Number
- Failure to comply with the above display/mounting requirements will result in elimination for the Photography Competition.
Display Regulations:
- The Fair will make every effort to exhibit each article entered but reserves the right to decide which articles will be displayed in the event that space limitations do not permit displaying of all entries.
- The Fair will withhold from exhibition any photograph deemed offensive to the morals of the community.
- Fair management reserves the right to alter, cancel or refuse to show any item deemed not in the best interest of the public.