2025 FLORAL HALL EXHIBITS
1. Competition is open to residents of Shelby and adjoining counties.
2. All entries must be made between 11:00AM and 5:00PM, Monday June 9.
3. Judging will take place from 5:15 to 7:45PM on Monday, June 9. Only two people appointed by the fairboard president will be present in Floral Hall during the judging. No exceptions – this rule will be strictly enforced.
4. On receipt of entries or articles, a card will be filled out specifying the lot number of the entry, with coupon attached. The coupon should be retained by the exhibitor and presented to the Superintendent no later than 1:00PM on Friday June 13 in order for the entries or articles to be picked up. If the property check is lost and the goods are taken by someone other than the owner, responsibility of the Shelby County A&M Association shall cease.
5. No article that has taken one premium at the Shelby County Fair during the past three years shall compete for another and no article shown singularly can be shown in a collection and no article shown in a collection can be shown singularly.
6. No person can judge in any ring in which he/she may be directly or indirectly involved.
7. Single plates of fruit to consist of not less than five specimens; grapes – three bunches.
8. All fruits and vegetables become the property of the Shelby County A&M Association, except when otherwise specified.
9. The Shelby County A&M Association will not pay for any damage or loss to an exhibit while on display in Floral Hall, but will take proper care to prevent any damage or loss.
10. A committee will receive articles at the departments in Floral Hall and see that they are properly placed.
11. All articles of manufacture in any class or products of soil must be entered in the name of the person who manufactured or raised the same, and it shall be the duty of the committee in charge to investigate as to whether the articles were manufactured or raised by the exhibitor. Corn, small grain and seed must have been grown within on year from date of exhibition. Violation of this rule will forfeit all premiums.
12. All ribbons won on articles in Floral Hall must remain on same until checked out.
13. Entries must remain in Floral Hall until Friday June 13 – pick up will begin at 9:00AM and all items must be removed by 1:00PM.
14. All premiums will be paid on the day following judging and thereafter through Saturday. No exceptions!
15. Open classes are open to all exhibitors unless otherwise specified.
16. If any of the above rules are not followed, the exhibitor will be forbidden to show anything at the fair and all premiums will be forfeited.
BURLEY TOBACCO SHOW
RULES:
1. Show is open to any Shelby County tobacco grower.
2. Entries shown must be exhibited by the original grower.
3. Each stripped exhibit shall consist of 2 hands. Each hand shall be made up of 20 leaves or more.
4. Best stripped crop shall consist of at least 3 grades. Each grade shall consist of 2 hands with 20 leaves or more per hand.
5. Stripped tobacco will be judged by government standards as adopted by USDA Grading Service.
6. Only 2 entries accepted per family.
7. An exhibitor shall make only one entry per class.
CLASSES:
1. Best Potted Plant of Green Tobacco
Premiums: $9.00/$7.00/$4.00
2. Flyings
Premiums: $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
3. Lugs
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
4. Leaf
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
5. Tips
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
6. Best Stripped Crop
$8.00/$6.00/$4.00
CANNING – Premiums $10.00/$8.00/$5.00
RULES:
1. Each exhibitor must enter their own products.
2. Each exhibitor must have canned their own products.
3. Canning entries will be judged on appearance only.
4. Entries not in standard canning jars will not be accepted.
CLASSES:
7. 1 quart green beans
8. 1 quart tomatoes
9. 1 pint corn
10. 1 pint beets
11. 1 pint strawberry preserves
12. 1 pint cherry preserves
13. 1 pint blackberry jam
14. 1 pint bread & butter pickles
15. 1 quart tomato juice
16. 1 quart tomato sauce
17. 1 pint sweet cucumber pickles
18. 1 pint dill cucumber pickles
19. 1 pint specialty pickles
20. 1 jar peaches
21. 1 jar grape jelly
22. 1 jar apple jelly
23. 1 jar salsa
24. 1 jar ripe tomato relish
25. 1 jar green tomato relish
26. 1 pint Chow Chow
27. 1 jar honey
28. 1 jar honey with comb
29. Open class/1 entry of exhibitor’s choice
FIELD CROPS – Premiums $7.00/$4.00/$3.00
RULES:
1. No person may make more than one entry in any class.
2. No farm name allowed on entry tags.
CLASSES:
30. Six ears of old corn, white, tied
31. Six ears of old corn, yellow, tied
32. Peck of Wheat
33. Peck of Timothy Seed
34. Peck of Red Clover Seed
35. Display of Alfalfa Hay, baled by baler
36. Display of Alfalfa Hay, hand cut & tied
37. Display of Korean Hay, hand cut & tied
38. Display of Red Clover Hay, baled by baler
39. Display of Red Clover Hay, hand cut & tied
40. Display of Timothy Hay, baled by baler
41. Display of mixed grass hay, baled by baler
42. Orchard Grass, Baled
43. Peck of Soybeans
44. Peck of Barley, Kentucky Number 1 or Kenbar
45. Miscellaneous Orchard Grass Hay
FINE ARTS – Premiums $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
RULES:
1. No more than 3 entries can be made in any one class by the same person. This applies to Classes 43 – 58.
2. Articles having won a premium in the past 3 years should not be exhibited.
3. Artwork should be displayed on mount board, pre-cut or frames. Matting and/or mounting helps to showcase and protect artwork from damage. Frames should be securely wired in order to be hung properly.
4. No number paintings or kits will be accepted. Prints must be submitted by the original artist.
5. Articles must be submitted by the person creating the article or a family member.
6. Photographs only accepted in classes 59 – 66.
CLASSES:
46. Painting or drawing by a child finishing Kindergarten or P1 & under
47. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing Kindergarten or P1 & under
48. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 1, 2, or 3 or P2, P3, or P4.
49. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 1, 2, or 3 or P2, P3, or P4.
50. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 4 or 5
51. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 4 or 5
52. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 6, 7, or 8
53. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 6, 7, or 8
54. Painting or drawing by a child finishing grades 9, 10, 11, or 12
55. Three Dimensional Art by a child finishing grades 9, 10, 11, or 12
56. Three Dimensional Art by a person 18 & Older - (Sculptures, ceramics, mobiles, wood carvings etc. NO MOLDS)
57. Animal any medium by a person 18 & Older
58. Contemporary Drawing, Painting or Design by a person 18 & Older
59. Portrait any medium by a person 18 & Older
60. Landscape any medium by a person 18 & Older
61. Still Life any medium by a person 18 & Older
PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR DIVISION - Premiums $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
(18 & OLDER) One entry per category
62. Portrait – groups of people, children, human interaction, human interest, emotion, etc.
63. Nature – landscape, animals, sunsets, depiction of natural phenomena, etc.
64. Digital Imagery – original images manipulated through non-traditional technique – computer software. No trademark or copyright infringement.
65. Unclassified – abstract buildings, still life or subjects not belonging in the above catagories
PHOTOGRAPHY JUNIOR DIVISION - Premiums $8.00/$6.00/$4.00
(Under 18) One entry per category
66. Portrait –groups of people, children, human interaction, human interest, emotion, etc.
67. Nature – landscape, animals, sunsets, depiction of natural phenomena, etc.
68. Digital Imagery – original images manipulated through non- traditional technique – computer software. No trademark or copyright infringement
69. Unclassified – abstract buildings, still life or subjects not belonging in the above catagories
FLOWERS OPEN CLASS – Premiums Classes 70 – 98 $5.00/$3.00
Premiums Classes 99 - 105 $6.00/$5.00
Best of Show Class 88 & 105 $25.00
RULES:
1. All flowers entered in classes 67 – 74 to be shown in like containers provided by the Shelby County A&M Association.
2. All flowers to be judged upon stems, foliage, and perfection of bloom.
3. All entries must be grown by an exhibitor in Shelby County.
4. All arrangements will be judged on arranging and the container.
5. The Shelby County A&M Association and its volunteers will exert due care of the containers but cannot be held responsible for them.
6. No more than 2 entries per person per class.
7. All arrangements must be arranged and ready for exhibition before placing them on the show table.
8. Only amateurs may show in this division.
9. No artificial flowers, fruits or foliage accepted.
10. Whenever three stems are specified, it means three stems of the same variety unless noted otherwise.
CLASSES:
70. Best giant marigold w/foliage (1 nine inch stem)
71. Best dwarf zinnia (3 3” inch stems any color)
72. Best giant zinnia (1 nine inch stem)
73. Best single gladiola (Stem as long as possible)
74. Most unusual coleus (1 spike 12 – inch stem)
75. Best hemerocallis (day lily) 15 inch stem
76. Best single rose
77. Best Marigolds, 3 stems
78. Best stem of any other lily (Oriental, Asiatic, Turks cap)
79. Best arrangement of cut flowers, Annuals
80. Best arrangement of cut flowers, Perennials
81. Best arrangement of cut flowers, Mixed
82. Best arrangement of field flowers
83. Best arrangement of fresh herbs
84. Best arrangement for porch, basket or container
85. Best arrangement for kitchen table
86. Best arrangement in a teapot or pitcher (container 5-8” in height
87. Best arrangement of roses (any color)
88. Best of Show – chosen from arrangement entries only, hanging baskets not to exceed 12 inches in diameter.
89. Best hanging basket, blooming variety
90. Best hanging basket, foliage only
91. Best patio container, one type plant
92. Best patio container, mixed flowers & foliage
93. Best patio container, mixed herbs
94. Most unusual planted container (Anything goes, judged on plant content & creativity)
95. Best African Violet
96. Best cactus
97. Best houseplant (Container not to exceed 18 inches)
98. Best dish garden of succulents (container not to exceed 15 inches across)
FLOWERS OPEN CLASS – Junior Division – 18 and under – Premiums: $4.00/$3.00/$2.00
99. Best arrangement using miniature flowers (Not to exceed 6 inch height)
100. Best arrangement for picnic table
101. Best arrangement for girl’s room
102. Best small basket or box of herbs
103. Best small potted plant (cont. not to exceed 6" in diameter)
104. Best miscellaneous flowers
105. Best of Show – chosen from Arrangement entries only
FRUITS – Premiums $5.00/$3.00
RULES:
1. No commercial fruit to be entered.
CLASSES:
106. Best plate cherries, any variety 12
107. Best plate strawberries, any variety 20
108. Best plate raspberries, any variety 20
109. Best plate apples, any variety 3
110. Best plate blueberries, any variety 20
111. Best plate peaches, any variety 3
112. Best plate grapes, any variety 20
113. Best plate blackberries, any variety 20
114. Best plate pears, any variety 3
GARDENS – Premiums $5.00/$3.00
RULES:
1. All entries must be grown by exhibitor in Shelby County.
2. Committee and Judges will evaluate each entry and reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not appear to be home grown.
3. No individual may have more than one entry per class.
4. Each entry will be displayed on a plain white paper plate provided by the Shelby County A&M Association.
CLASSES:
115. Best plate bush beans (24)
116. Best kale (1 bunch of 8 leaves)
117. Best late beets with tops (5)
118. Best head cabbage
119. Largest head cabbage by weight
120. Best head lettuce
121. Best plate broccoli (1 bunch)
122. Best head cauliflower
123. Best plate carrots with tops (5)
124. Best plate summer snap peas - 24
125. Best plate cucumbers for pickling -5
126. Best plate cucumbers for slicing -5
127. Best plate green onions (9)
128. Best plate white onions (3)
129. Best plate yellow or red onions -3
130. Best plate rhubarb (6 stalks with leaves)
131. Best plate white potatoes (5)
132. Best plate red potatoes (5)
133. Best plate asparagus (6)
134. Best plate turnips (3)
135. Best plate yellow summer squash, any variety 3
136. Best plate white summer squash -3
137. Best plate Italian squash, zucchini, etc - 3
138. Best plate large tomatoes, any variety - 3
139. Best plate small tomatoes, any variety 9
140. Best plate bell peppers, any variety 3
141. Best plate hot peppers, any variety 3
142. Best plate of herbs, any variety
143. Best vegetable display in container of your choice
144. Best decorative vegetable display (centerpiece) in container of your choice
HERITAGE ARTS, NEEDLEWORK & HANDICRAFT – Premiums $8.00/$6.00
RULES:
1. All exhibits should be clean. Judges may disqualify soiled items.
2. All exhibits must be made entirely by the entrant and should have been finished within the past two years.
3. No commercially made articles will be accepted.
4. The Shelby County A&M Association and its volunteers are not responsible for damages to the articles while on display in Floral Hall, but will take every possible measure to see that damages do not occur.
5. No more than two(2) entries per person per class.
6. No article that has taken any premium at the Shelby County Fair shall compete again.
CLASSES:
145. Decorative Painting (gourds, boxes, furniture, etc.)
146. Basket Weaving
147. Weaving
148. Natural art-made from natural materials
149. Caning Project (stool, chair, etc.)4
150. Leather craft (any item made of Leather, tooled, carved, sewn. Kit or Original
151. Needlepoint
152. Surface embroidery (pillowcases, tablecloths, etc)
153. Counted Cross Stitch
154. Needle Felting (free form or decorative)
155. Crocheted Garments (sweaters, coats, etc)
` 156. Crocheted Accessories (scarves, hats, etc.)
157. Knitted Garments (sweaters, coats, dresses, etc.)
158. Knitted Accessories (socks, scarves, hats, purses, etc.)
159. Wet Felted Items (knitted or crocheted)
160. Handmade cloth purses or totes
161. Any sewn garment (dresses, aprons, etc)
162. Handmade Pillows
163. Decorated Garments (T-Shirts, sweatshirts, etc.)
164. Latch hook articles
165. Decorated wreaths
166. Holiday Decorations
167. Floral Arrangements (silk or dried flowers, etc.)
168. Handmade Dolls
169. Handmade Jewelry
170. Handspun Yarn (1 skein)
171. Decorated Gourd
172. Miscellaneous Craft Items
HOME FURNISHINGS – Quilts – Premiums $15.00/$10.00 Best of Show $100.00
RULES:
1. All exhibits should be clean. Judges may disqualify if not clean.
2. All exhibits must be made and quilted by the entrant, and can be hand or machine quilted unless otherwise specified, and all entries should be finished within the past two years, except antique classes.
3. Antique Quilts should be made before 1960.
4. The Shelby County A&M Association and its volunteers are not responsible for damages to the articles while on display in Floral Hall, but will take every possible measure to see that damages do not occur to the articles.
5. No more than two(2) entries per person, per class.
6. No article that has taken one premium at the Shelby County Fair during the past three (3) years shall compete for another and no article shown singularly can be shown in a collection and no article shown in a collection can be shown singularly.
CLASSES:
173. Antique appliqué quilt
174. Antique patchwork quilt
175. Antique Miscellaneous Quilt (embroidered of silks, velvets, wools, etc.)
176. Baby or Child’s Quilt
177. Bed Quilt
178. Applique’ Quilt
179. Cross Stitch Quilt
180. Patchwork Quilt
181. Novelty Quilt
182. First Quilt
183. Applique’ Wall Hanging (Quilted)
184. Patchwork Wall Hanging (Quilted)
185. Baby or Child’s Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
186. Bed Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
187. Applique’ Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
188. Cross Stitch Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
189. Patchwork Quilt (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
190. Novelty Quilt(Made by entrant and quilted by another)
191. Applique’ Wall Hanging (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
192. Patchwork Wall Hanging (Made by entrant and quilted by another)
193. Table Runner - Quilted by same or another
194. Miscellaneous
195. Junior Division –any quilt made by a non 4-H Member under the age of 16
196. Best of Show
HOME FURNISHINGS - Covers, Rugs – Premiums $15.00/$10.00
CLASSES:
197. Antique coverlet
198. Crocheted bedspread
199. Handmade bedspread (not crocheted)
200. Crocheted afghan
201. Knitted afghan
202. Hooked rug (wool rags)
203. Hand braided rug cotton or wool
PANTRY – Premiums $5.00/$4.00
RULES:
1. Only one entry per exhibitor per class.
2. All pies to be baked in disposable pans.
3. When appropriate entries to be placed on paper plates or in zip lock bags.
CLASSES:
204. One dozen eggs (Brown or white or any other color)
205. Homemade Biscuits (Plate of 4)
206. Plate of 4 Muffins (any kind)
207. Plate of 4 Yeast Rolls Wheat Flour
208. Plate of 4 Sweet Rolls
209. Loaf of Yeast Bread
210. Loaf of Sourdough Bread
211. Banana Bread
212. Zucchini Bread
213. Coffee Cake
214. Miscellaneous Pie (No Cream Pies)
215. Miscellaneous Cobbler
216. Fruit Turnovers (Plate of 4)
217. Plate of Peanut Brittle (4 pieces)
218. Plate of Homemade Fudge (4 pieces)
219. Miscellaneous Candy (4 pieces)
220. Plate of Corn Muffins
221. Pecan Pralines
CAKES and COOKIES
RULES:
1. Only one entry per exhibitor in any one class.
2. Will be judged by taste, texture and appearance.
3. Bakery products not eligible.
CLASSES:
222. Plain white cake, not iced 1/2 cake
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
223. Plain white cake with any icing, 1/2 cake
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
224. Jam Cake, iced
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
225. German Chocolate Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
226. Angel Food Cake
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
227. Devils Food Cake
Premiums: $8.00/$5.00
228. Pound Cake
Premiums: 10.00/$8.00
229. Decorated Cake, any flavor, judge on appearance only
Premiums:$8.00/$5.00
230. Cupcakes, decorated Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
231. Coconut Cake, iced
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
232. Bundt Cake, any variety
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
233. Brownies, not iced 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
234. Oatmeal Cookies, Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
235. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
236. Misc. Cookies, Plate of 4
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
237. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
238. Italian Cream Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
239. Red Velvet Cake
Premiums: $10.00/$8.00
240. Meringue Cookies
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
241. Wedding Cookies
Premiums: $6.00/$4.00
CAKES and COOKIES – Junior Division Baking – 18 & Younger – Premiums $6.00/$4.00
242. Jr. Plate of 4 muffins, any kind
243. Jr.Decorated Cake, any flavor, 2 layer, judged on appearance only
244. Jr. Cupcakes, decorated, plate of 4, judged on appearance only
245. Jr. Brownies, not iced 4
246. Jr. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Plate of 4
247. Jr. Misc. Cookies, Plate of 4
248. Fudge
249. Peanut Butter Cookies, Plate of 4
250. Sugar Cookies, Plate of 4
SCRAPBOOKING – Premiums $8.00/$4.00
RULES:
1. One entry per class.
2. Entry consists of 2 single pages or one 2 page spread.
CLASSES:
251 - 55 Youth 18 & Under Entries will be judged on quality, design, originality, creativity, journaling, photos, title, techniques and how well entry meets requirements.
251. Jr.Family
252. Jr.Sports
253. Jr. Heritage or School
254. Jr. Journaling
255. Jr. Miscellaneous
CLASSES:
256 - 60 Adult 19 & Older Entries will be judged on quality, design, originality, creativity, journaling, photos, title, techniques and how well entry meets requirements.
256. Family
257. Sports
258. Heritage (subjects of historical interest)
259. Journaling
260. Miscellaneous
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – Premiums $10.00/$5.00
RULES:
1. One entry per class
2. The Shelby County A&M Association and volunteers are not responsible for any articles entered in Floral Hall.
3. Items will be judged on condition, age & appearance.
4. No items can be reproductions.
CLASSES:
261. Vintage Christmas Plate
262. Vintage Hat
263. Butter Mold
264. Jug
265. Wash Board
266. Blacksmith Tool
267. Brass Candle Sticks
268. Shipping Box
269. Andirons
270. Fruit Jar
271. Coffee Grinder
272. Hay Knife
273. Barn Lantern
274. Farm Tool
275. Dough Bowl
276. Boot Jack
277. Antique Radio
278. Antique Toy
279. Antique Dinner Ware
280. Antique Cigar Holder
WOOD CRAFTS – Premiums $10.00/$6.00
RULES:
1. Limit of 1 entry per class
2. The Shelby County A&M Association and volunteers are not responsible for any articles entered in Floral Hall.
3. Items will be judged on appearance and craftsmanship.
4. Items must be made by the entrant.
CLASSES:
281. Tobacco Stick Project
282. Wine & Glass Holder
283. Memo Board
284. Towel Rack
285. Coasters
286. Adirondack Chair
287. Planter Box with Plants
288. American Flag
289. Hanging Wall Coat Rack
290. Welcome Sign
291. Porch Swing
292. Shoe Rack
293. Other pallet project not listed
