Division 9_Baking and Candy

Division 9 - Baking and Candy

1. The Red River Valley Fair reserves the right to photograph or use any of exhibit for publicity purposes for future fairs.

2. Exhibitors must be residents of Lamar, Red River, Delta, Fannin and Choctaw counties. Red River Valley Fair Association members, directors, employees and immediate family members are not eligible for winning cash prizes or ribbons.

3. An exhibitor entry form must be filled out completely by each exhibitor. Entries must be entered by one individual unless otherwise specified.

4. Individual entries in all divisions will be checked in and accepted on Monday, September 28, 2009 beginning at noon through 6:00 p.m. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. With the exception of perishable items, all entries must remain in place until 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009. Judging will be on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. EXHIBITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN EXHIBIT AREA DURING JUDGING.

5. Entries must be made for the exhibitor.

6. Enter whole cake, pie or loaf of bread. Exhibits must not be cut prior to judging.

7. Exhibits must be in clear disposable container/covering on hard base such as paper or plastic plate.

8. Candy, cookies, sweet rolls and muffins should be packaged one dozen (12) per clear container upon arrival for entry.

9. Prepared nuts are accepted such as spiced or sugared nuts.

10. All exhibits must be homemade, no cake mixes or pre-made pie crust.

11. Upon judging, all baked items become the property of Red River Valley Fair Association. Pictures will be taken of entries and displayed throughout the fair.

12. Exhibitors’ name must not be affixed where it is visible.

13. The division Superintendents and assistants are authorized and responsible for receiving and returning entries for each division and reserve the right to accept or reject entries, depending on the condition or suitability for exhibit.

14. No item for sale in a commercial vendor or display booth may be entered in the Fair for judging.

15. Mini loaves accepted in all classes of breads.

16. All entries must remain on display throughout the fair. Entries will be checked out Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. All exhibitors must check out their items at the time stated. No one will be responsible for items left in the exhibit area after checkout. NO EXEMPTIONS!

17. Care will be exercised to avoid damage to any item. Security service is provided. Every precaution will be taken to protect all articles. Under no circumstances, will the Red River Valley Fair Association be responsible for damage, theft, breakage, or any other type of loss, and it is upon these conditions that exhibits are entered and received for show in the Fair.

18. Entry into competition indicates entrant has read, understood and agreed to abide by all rules stated.

19. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Conway at 903-737-2443 or jtconway@ag.tamu.edu .