Youth, Dept. 26: Juniors (Ages 14 – 17)
Youth Juniors
2024 Entry Instructions
ONLINE ENTRY IS REQUIRED. To be an Exhibitor, you must click on the Online Entry link and follow the instructions. Entry deadlines are listed on the Entry Deadlines and Delivery Schedule page.
Rules
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to read all descriptions and instructions carefully.
The Youth Department includes:
- Youth Tiny Tykes Division (Ages 3 – 4)
- Youth Children Division (Ages 5 – 13)
- Youth Junior Division (Ages 14 – 17)
- Youth Group Entries (Ages 5 – 17)
- State Junior Contests (Ages 7 – 15 for Baking, 7 – 17 for Quilt)
Tiny Tykes Division: Exhibitors must be at least 3 years of age as of Sept. 1, but not yet 5 years of age as of Oct. 1. They may enter in classes YT01 – YT10. The children must have had a major part in the planning and preparation of their entry. Any project that has had adult supervision should include a brief statement on a 3 x 5" card stating what help was given and what part the child did. There are no premiums for this Division, only ribbons.
Children Division: Exhibitors must be at least 5 years of age as of Sept. 1, but not yet 14 years of age as of Oct. 1. They may enter in classes Y1 – Y125. The children must have had a major part in the planning and preparation of their entry. Any project that has had adult supervision should include a brief statement on a 3 x 5" card stating what help was given and what part the child did.
Junior Division: Exhibitors must be at least 14 years of age, but not yet 18 years of age as of Oct. 1. They may enter in classes J130 – J208.
Special Needs: We welcome exhibits by special needs youth. They are eligible for all classes. If appropriate, the child’s exhibit can be displayed in a multiclass unit, using the Danish judging system but with no age consideration. All exhibit tickets will be uniform throughout the Department (no notation of special needs). Parent, teacher or adviser, please write special needs on the entry and we can discuss display.
Group: Groups may enter (any age combination). There are also 2 State Junior Contests, Baking (ages 7 – 15) and Quilt (ages 7 – 17).
Other Department Rules
- Please remember to enter crafts, veggies, etc. under YOUTH and not under the adult sections. Also, enter using child’s name (NOT ADULT) and date of birth & age.
- Only 1 entry per exhibitor per class will be accepted and only those classes listed will be judged. However, the Superintendent reserves the right to expand or delete classes if the need arises.
- Exhibits that have previously won a prize at the Durham Fair are not eligible for judging.
- Judging for the Department will be on the Danish System (all exhibits judged on their own merits and not in competition with other entries).
- All exhibits must remain in place until 6 PM on Sun. to be eligible for awards. Exhibits may be removed on Sun. between 6 and 8 PM or on Mon. following the Fair between 4 and 7 PM. Any exhibits not removed by 7 PM Mon. will become property of the Fair.
Additional Instructions for Class YJ03: 2024 King Arthur Baking Contest: Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
- Sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company.
- Exhibitor must bring the opened bag of King Arthur Flour or submit a UPC label from the flour bag when he/she submits the entry.
- Contestant must follow the recipe found at kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-coffee-cake-recipe.
- Submit coffee cake on a paper plate.
- Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
- No refrigeration will be provided.
- Additional prizes from King Arthur Baking Company include:
- 1st: $40 gift card to the Baker’s Catalogue (kingarthurbaking.com).
- 2nd: $25 gift card to the Baker’s Catalogue (kingarthurbaking.com).
- 3rd: King Arthur Tote Bag
TABLE OF CATEGORIES
| Class Code & Name | $ Prize Amount | |||
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| Junior—Vegetables Drop-Off: Tuesday before the Fair, 12:30 – 7 p.m. Enter exhibits on paper plates. Vegetables should be of uniform size, shape, and color, and be of good market quality. Please specify variety of specimens (exception: J135). For more information, please turn to Dept. 19 under “Judging Pointers for Vegetables.” Gourds are not vegetables; do not mix into vegetable baskets. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| J117 | Nuts (6 specimens in zip lock bag. No acorns.) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J118 | Beans (4 pods any one variety) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J119 | Beets (4 specimens any one variety) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J120 | Eggplant (2 specimens any one variety) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J121 | Squash (2 specimens any one variety) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J122 | Melon (1 specimen) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J123 | Pumpkin (No Big Max or Giant) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J123A | Basket of Gourds | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J124 | Sweet corn, edible half husk (2 ears) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J125 | Largest tomato, any variety | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J126 | Celery, 1 type in pot, watered | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J127 | Any green, leafy, thoroughly watered and potted chard, lettuce, beet greens | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J128 | Eggs, 6 chicken or duck, fresh | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J129 | Garlic (3 bulbs) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J130 | Carrots (4 specimens) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J131 | Cucumbers (2 specimens) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J132 | Peppers (3 specimens) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J133 | Tomatoes (4 specimens) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J133A | Heirloom vegetables (2 specimens) only one entry allowed | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J134 | Any other vegetable (1 specimen if over 5” in diameter, 2 specimens if smaller) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J134A | Herb collection. To be made up of 3 stalks each of 3 different varieties show in one (1) 6 oz. container of water. Do not forget to water. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Junior—Flowers Drop-Off: Tuesday before the Fair, 12:30 – 7 p.m. The quality of flowers and artistic design will be judged. Do not use plants on conservation list. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| J135 | Vase of zinnias, any type (3 specimens) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 | J135A | Snapdragon (3 specimens) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J136 | Vase of wild flowers | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J137 | Dahlias (1 specimen) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J137A | Rose (1 specimen) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J138 | Fresh flower arrangement, purple theme | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J139 | Fairy garden - container not to exceed 24” wide | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Junior—Baking Drop-Off: Tuesday before the Fair, 12:30 – 7 p.m. No packaged mixes accepted. No bananas allowed in recipes. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE ON PAPER PLATE, IN ZIPLOCK BAG AND LABELED. NO REFRIGERATION AVAILABLE. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| J140 | Grandma’s favorite recipe (include recipe on index card) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J141 | One or two crust pie (No refrigeration available) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J141A | Yeast bread | |||
| J141B | Blueberry Muffins (4 on a plate) | |||
| J141C | Pepperoni Bread | |||
| J141D | Baked item with bacon or candied bacon | |||
| J142 | Any other baking | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J143 | Snickerdoodle cookie (4 on a plate in zip lock bag) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J144 | Chocolate chip cookie (4 on a plate in zip lock bag) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J145 | Any cookie (drop, no bake, bar; 4 on a plate in zip lock bag) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J146A | Decorated cake. Decorating ONLY will be judged. Optional Decorator’s Icing—1 C. Crisco, 3-4 TBS cold water, 1—1 lb. box sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt (optional) 1/2 tsp. flavoring (optional). Beat until incorporated. Salt and flavoring may be omitted as taste will not be judged. This should keep the bee situation under control. Finished entry not to exceed 9 x 13” or be larger than a standard character pan. No larger than 12” in height. Cakes must be on a suitable board 2” to 3” larger than your cake, not to exceed 12 x 15” (NO CARDBOARD). | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J146B | Decorated cake using fondant. Finished entry not to exceed 9 × 13” or be larger than a standard character pan, No larger than 12” in height. Cakes must be on a suitable board 2” to 3” larger than your cake, not to exceed 12 x 15” (NO CARDBOARD). | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J147 | Special project: rock candy crystals | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Ingredients: 1 cup water /
2 cups sugar /
white cotton twine Bring water to boil in saucepan. Slowly add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Carefully pour into a heatproof jar. Tie the end of a piece of twine around a pencil and a paper clip to the other end. Dangle string in jar (paper clip will weigh it down). Crystals will form along the string. Do not disturb the jar except to carefully break the crust that forms on top of the syrup (this allows evaporation to continue). The less the solution is disturbed, the better the crystals will form. It will take at least a week for the crystals to form. High humidity may delay formation of crystals. You may add food coloring if you wish for different colors. When all crystals are formed, remove from jar, snip string from pencil and let dry in open air for 24 hours. Present 1 string of crystals on a paper plate for judging. |
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| J148 | Any candy (4 pieces) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J149 | Cupcakes (4 on a plate) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J149A | Decorated Cake pops (3 in a block of florist foam or other suitable stand/container) Decorating ONLY will be judged. Optional: see J146A for decorator's icing recipe. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| YJ03 | 2024 King Arthur Baking Contest (Ages 7 -15): Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake (See special instructions and prizes above) | |||
| Junior—Canning Drop-Off: Tuesday before the Fair, 12:30 – 7 p.m.
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1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| J150 | Applesauce | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J151 | Tomatoes | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J152 | Bread & butter pickles | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J153 | Dill pickles | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J154 | Any other canning | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J155 | Any jam or jelly | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J156 | Maple syrup | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Canning collection: Collections should be decoratively displayed (entries in uniform containers, all the same size). Collection will be judged on variety, uniformity and display. Jars will not be opened. Decorated baskets and jars are encouraged. | ||||
| J157A | Jellies (collections, 3 varieties) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J157B | Jams (collections, 3 varieties) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J157C | Pickles (collections, 3 varieties) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Sauces | ||||
| J158A | Chili sauce | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J158B | BBQ sauce | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J158C | Any other sauce | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Salsa | ||||
| J159A | Mild salsa | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J159B | Medium salsa | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J159C | Hot salsa | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Junior—Sewing and Needlework Drop-Off: Saturday before the Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Sewing: Article must be cleaned and pressed. Please supply hangers where needed. | ||||
| J160 | Any sewn article of clothing such as blouse, skirt, slacks, etc. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J161 | Ensemble/costume (min. 2 pieces) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J162 | Any sewn pillow | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J163 | Sewn doll or toy | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J164 | Appliquéd article | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J165 | Quilted article | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Needlework: Article must be cleaned and pressed. Please supply hangers where needed. | ||||
| J170 | Cross-stitch wall hanging: Counted or stamped, 5 x 7" MIN. SIZE OF WORKED AREA. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J171 | Any other cross-stitch: Counted or stamped. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J172 | Any embroidery: Any article other than counted or stamped cross-stitch. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J173 | Crocheted article | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J174 | Knitted article | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J175 | Latch hooked rug: Not larger than 3 x 6' | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J176 | Any other, needlework or sewing | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J176A | Decorated t-shirt | |||
| Junior—Arts and Crafts Drop-Off: Saturday before the Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please note: Published comic and cartoon characters are protected by copyright laws and cannot be accepted. No kits accepted. All painting and drawings must be Junior’s own work. NO TAPE. Entries will not be accepted with any kind of taping (even duct tape). Artwork must be prepared for hanging mounted or matted. NO FRAMES. Size not to exceed 24 x 30." All images must be appropriate for all ages. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| In classes J180 – J185 all entries will be judged and grouped in the following ways: a) Art-work original work of the exhibitor. No prints will be accepted. b) Art that was copied from another source by the exhibitor. Please indicate on your entry form which group your exhibit should be in (example: J180a or J180b). c) No frames with GLASS (too heavy to hang). |
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| J177 | Tribute to Veterans. May be any branch of service: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, US Coast Guard. Must be either red, white & blue OR camouflage. No larger than 15x15." If project needs to be hung for display, please attach secure hanger. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J180 | Oil painting | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J181 | Acrylic painting | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J182 | Watercolor painting | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J183 | Pastel or charcoal drawing | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J184 | Pen and ink drawing | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J185 | Pencil drawing | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J185A | Digital media. All images must be appropriate for all ages. Printed and prepared for hanging, mounted or matted. NO FRAMES or electronic displays. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J185B | Artwork featuring the number 100. No larger than 12 x 12 x 12" | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J185C | Collage. Must be the exhibitor’s own work and be ready to hang mounted or matted. NO TAPE. Entries will not be accepted with any kind of taping. NO FRAMES. Size not to exceed 24" x 30". Images must be appropriate for all. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J186 | Tye Dye Creation. (Must be dry) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J187 | Ceramics. Any clay form made with clay poured into a preformed mold and set or kiln fired . May be decorated with paint or glaze (1 piece only, unless item has lid—no sets). | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J188 | Sculpture. Clay, metal or plaster, (not premolded) form made for appreciation of art form without specific household use. Not larger than 3 x 2” (1 piece only—no sets). | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J189 | Origami | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J190 | Any holiday decoration | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J190A | Sea Shell Christmas Ornament. In memory of Kevin Frank. No larger than 6." Must include hanger for display. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J190B | Christmas ornament. No larger than 6”. Must include hanger for display. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J192 | Decorated T-shirt | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J193 | Decorated pumpkin, gourd or squash. Bruised or damaged pumpkins, gourds or squash will not be accepted. Do not cut or damage specimen and that includes no piercing with pins or tacks. If your child’s entry shows signs of deterioration before or during the Fair, it will have to be removed and/or disposed of. Please inspect carefully for any damage before and after your child decorates the item. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J194 | Jewelry | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J195 | Pottery. Hand built (slab, pinch or coil) or wheel thrown clay of any color. Finished piece has a specific household use such as bowl, plate, tile, frame, birdbath, etc. (1 piece only—no sets). | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J196 | Woodworking. Judged on creativity, construction and quality of finishing and refinishing the final stages of the piece. Piece may be no larger than 20 x 24." NO KITS. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J197 | Upcycling (item of clothing or accessory). Please include a before and after photo. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J198 | Metalcraft. Judged on creativity construction and quality of finishing and refinishing the final stages of the piece. Piece may be no larger than 20 x 24." NO KITS. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J199 | Paper mache creation or pinata. Do NOT fill. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J200 | Scarecrow. Judged on the following: a) how much noise it makes in moving, and b) use of material that reflects light. Not over 4’ tall. MAKE IT SCARY. Special $10 premium for Superintendent’s favorite. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J200A | Tied Fleece Blanket must have 2 pieces of fleece tied to make a blanket. No larger than 36" by 36". No pre-packaged kits. Find easy instructions on Durham Fair Youth Barn Facebook page. | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Junior—Photography Drop-Off: Saturday before the Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitors must have taken the photos. You may enter 1 photo per class. Photos not listed on entry form will not be accepted. Photos with any type of matte or frame will NOT be accepted. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Enlargements: Must be printed on good quality photo paper sized either 7.5 x 10” or 8 x 10”. | ||||
| J201 | Enlargements (any subject) | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| Snapshots: Size – Snapshots are color or black and white prints on good quality photo paper sized either 3x5” or 4x6”. | ||||
| J202 | Animals | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J202A | Insects | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J203 | Plant life | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J204 | Selfies | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J205 | People | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J206 | Fair scenes (may be set-up, fair days, exhibits or clean-up. Need not be Durham Fair). | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J207 | Buildings & Structures | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
| J208 | Modes of Transportation | 5.00 | 4.25 | 3.50 |
Contacts
- Kathy Ness
Superintendent
860-663-2663 - Patty McDermott,
Asst. Superintendent
860-770-5979 - Madeline Smith
Group Superintendent
860-346-2493 - Jennie McDermott
Computer Data Services
Committee
- David Bedding
- Paula Bedding
- Aggie Cahill
- Ed Carella
- Tatiana Davis
- Ryan Ford
- Jennifer Fowler
- Wendy Gibbs
- Robin Heath
- Joseph Hernandez
- Simone Howe
- Barbara Johnson
- Thomas M. Kannam
- Claudia Kehrhahn
- Patti Kemish
- Trevor Kemish
- Pam Martin
- Heather McCutchen
- Brian McDermott
- Patrick McDermott
- Raymond McDermott
- Joan Mantle
- Lisa Moore
- Donna Nordstrom
- Olivia Rigano
- Bonnie Ruffino
- Karen Stackpole
- Sue Strang