SMALL FARM & GARDEN
Kata Schmidt - Coordinator Jamie Apodaca - Assistant Department Coordinator
Entry Fee ─ $5.00 per item Age Groups OPEN ┃ 19 years of age and older YOUTH ┃ 8-18 years of age
Schedule (Receiving, judging, and release will be located on the southeast side of the Small Animal Building.) Entry form and fee deadline ━ Friday, July 20, 2018, by 5:00 p.m. Online Only entry deadline ━ Friday, August 6, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Receiving ━ Friday, August 24, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Judging ━ Friday, August 24, 2018 1:00 p.m. Release ━ Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Entry Rules and Requirements (these rules and requirements are in addition to 2018 General Competition Requirements as well as GE/FA 2018 Competition & Entry Requirements)
1. All exhibits will be received in the crops exhibit and preparation area on the southeast side of the Agriculture/Horticulture Annex of the Small Animal Building. 2. Exhibits will be accepted through Gate #2(walk-in only). Please check in at Gate #2 with General Entry Staff. General Entry staff will be at gate to assist with wagons. 3. Exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor on their small farm or in their garden during 2018. Misrepresented products will be disqualified and all entry fees forfeited. 4. Hay entries must indicate whether it has been treated with a preservative. 5. Hay Bales in each entry will be cored, mixed, and tested using a near infrared reflectance instrument to determine dry matter, crude protein, acid detergent fiber (digestibility), and other nutrients. Exhibitors will be provided with composite lab test results on each entry received. 6. Fourth cutting alfalfa is not eligible to compete. 7. Hay and alfalfa final placings may be adjusted by visual appraisal with consideration given to leafiness, color and quality, absence of weeds, insects and other foreign matter, as well as general appearance. Final results after visual adjustments will be posted in the Small Animal Building. 8. In grass hay entries, when more than a trace of alfalfa or other legumes is detected in the bale, the entry will automatically be moved to the alfalfa class. 9. No sheaves or bundles which have previously competed at the Colorado State Fair may be entered. Only sheaves or bundles which have never competed at the Colorado State Fair may compete.
SMALL FARM & GARDEN DIVISIONS AND CLASSES Vegetables Division 0300 Classes 0001 ⎼ 0026 (note quantities required) Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group
Classes 0001. Beans, Bush or Pole (5 pods) 0002. Beans, Shelling (5 pods) 0003. Beets (3) 0004. Broccoli (1 head) 0005. Cabbage, Green (1 head) 0006. Cabbage, Red (1 head) 0007. Carrots (3) 0008. Cauliflower (1 head) 0009. Chard (3 stalks) 0010. Corn (3 ears) 0011. Cucumbers, Pickling (5) 0012. Cucumbers, Slicing (3) 0013. Eggplant (1) 0014. Lettuce (1 head) 0015. Pepper, Bell (3) 0016. Pepper, Other sweet (3) 0017. Pepper, Hot small (6) 0018. Pepper, Hot long (6) 0019. Potatoes, Red (3) 0020. Potatoes, White or Yellow (3) 0021. Potatoes, Any other variety (3) 0022. Rhubarb (3 stalks) 0023. Rutabaga/Turnip (3) 0024. Sweet Potato/Yam (3) 0025. Spinach (1 specimen) 0026. Any Other (specify)
Tomatoes Division 0301 Classes 0027 ⎼ 0035 Small Tomatoes - 5 each, Large - 3 each
Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0027. Cherry tomatoes, red 0028. Cherry tomatoes, other colors 0029. Pear tomatoes, red type 0030. Pear tomatoes, other colors 0031. Slicing tomatoes, heirloom 0032. Slicing tomatoes, other 0033. Tomatoes, green 0034. Tomatoes, (Roma) type 0035. Any other (specify)
Onions and Garlic Division 0302
Classes 0036 ⎼ 0042 Onions - 3 each; Garlic - 3 bulbs Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0036. Elephant garlic 0037. Garlic 0038. Green Onions 0039. White Onions 0040. Yellow Onions 0041. Red Onions 0042. Any other (specify)
Squash and Pumpkins Division 0303 Classes 0043 ⎼ 0054 1 each Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes Summer Varieties 0043. White/Yellow scallop 0044. Yellow crookneck or straight neck 0045. Zucchini 0046. Zucchini- Yellow Winter Varieties 0047. Acorn type 0048. Buttercup 0049. Butternut 0050. Decorative pumpkin 0051. Jack-O’-Lantern pumpkin 0052. Pie pumpkin 0053. Spaghetti squash 0054. Any other (specify)
Fruit Division 0304 Classes 0055 ⎼ 0075 Note quantities required Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0055. Apples, red (3) 0056. Apples, green/yellow (3)
0057. Apples, any other (3) 0058. Blackberries (½ to 1 pint) 0059. Blueberries (½ to 1 pint) 0060. Cherries (1 pint) 0061. Grapes, table varieties (1 pint) 0062. Grapes, wine varieties (1 pint) 0063. Melon, cantaloupe (1) 0064. Melon, honeydew (1) 0065. Melon, muskmelon (1) 0066. Melon, watermelon (1) 0067. Peaches, clingstone (3) 0068. Peaches, freestone (3) 0069. Peaches, any other (3) 0070. Pears, asian (3) 0071. Pears, any variety (3) 0072. Plums, any variety (5) 0073. Raspberries (½ to 1 pint) 0074. Strawberries, everbearing (1 pint) 0075. Any other (specify)
Cut Herb Display Division 0305 Classes 0076 ⎼ 0088 Vases will be provided by CSF, available during set receiving hours. Herbs show in small market bunches. Must be more than 1 stem. Cut herbs are judged on quality, aesthetics, health, and aroma. Points deducted for foliage below water level. Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0076. Basil 0077. Chives 0078. Dill 0079. Fennel 0080. Lavender 0081. Lemon Balm 0082. Mint 0083. Oregano/Marjoram 0084. Parsley 0085. Rosemary 0086. Sage 0087. Thyme 0088. Any other (specify)
Field Grains Division 0306 Classes 0089 ⎼ 0097 Grains in 1 quart jar; Sheaves approximately 18” tall, tied tightly, about 3 inches in diameter.
Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0089. Barley Grain, any variety 0090. Wheat, any variety 0091. Oats, any variety 0092. Sheaf of Bearded Wheat, any variety 0093. Sheaf of Beardless Wheat, any variety 0094. Sheaf of Range Grass, any variety 0095. Sheaf of Cultivated Grass, any variety 0095. Sheaf of Barley, any variety 0096. Sheaf of Oats, any variety 0097. Any other (specify)
Grass Seed Division 0307 Classes 0098 ⎼ 0101 In pint jar. Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0098. Fescue 0099. Orchard Grass 0100. Ryegrass 0101. Any other (specify)
Baled Hay Division 0308 Classes 0102 ⎼ 0103 1 bale Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0102. Alfalfa 0103. Grass
Biggest Fruit or Vegetable Division 0309 Classes 0104 ⎼ 0122 Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group
Classes 0104. Bean - longest 0105. Beet - largest 0106. Cabbage - largest 0107. Chile - longest 0108. Corn - tallest stalk 0109. Ear of Corn - longest 0110. Garlic - largest head by weight 0111. Garlic - tallest stalk 0112. Onion - largest 0112. Potato - largest 0114. Pumpkin - largest, Jack-O’-Lantern Type 0115. Pumpkin - largest, Big Max type 0116. Sunflower - largest 0117. Sunflower - tallest 0118. Tomato - largest 0119. Watermelon - largest 0120. Winter Squash - largest 0121. Zucchini - largest by weight 0122. Any other (largest or tallest - specify)
Nature’s Oddities Division 0310 Classes 0123 ⎼ 0127 Any natural produce showing an odd shape or any other quality that makes it an oddity. Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0123. Most Misshapen Vegetable 0124. Most Misshapen Fruit 0125. Oddest Fruit 0126. Oddest Vegetable 0127. Any other (specify)
Scarecrow Division 0311 Classes 0128 ⎼ 0129 Limit 1 per class. Entries may be set up on August 24, 2018 between 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. All entries must be in place by 11:00 a.m. Scarecrow should be the same height as an average person. Exhibit must fist into 4’x4’ space. Excessive use of props may distract from the scarecrow and points may be deducted accordingly. Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0128. Scarecrow - Any theme 0129. Scarecrow - Special theme “Autumn Harvest”
Fruit or Vegetable Creation Division 0312 Classes 0130 ⎼ 0131 Your creation with any fruit and/or vegetable (does not have to be grown by exhibitor). Must be no larger than 2 feet in any direction Premiums 1st ⎼ $15.00 2nd ⎼ $10.00 3rd ⎼ $5.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0130. Fair Animal 0131. Fair Activity - carnival ride, etc... 0132. Any other Fair related theme
Community or School Garden Division 0313 Classes 0133 Limit 2 entries per garden (must be different exhibitors). Community or school gardens have the opportunity to show a selection of produce from their gardens. Exhibit must include at least eight different types of vegetables and/or fruit grown in a community garden displayed in basket or container suitable for display. Specify name of community or school garden when filling out entry form. Premiums 1st ⎼ $40.00 2nd ⎼ $30.00 3rd ⎼ $20.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0133. Seasonal Bounty
FFA or 4H - Group Display Division 0314 Classes 0134 Limit 2 entries per group (must be different exhibitors in each group and on entry form). FFA and 4H groups have the opportunity to create a display using a selection of produce from their gardens. Each group will be give a 4’x4’ area to display at least ten different types of vegetables and/or fruit grown by the group. Specify name of group/chapter when filling out entry form.
Premiums 1st ⎼ $50.00 2nd ⎼ $35.00 3rd ⎼ $20.00 Best of Show Rosette from Colorado State Fair in each group Classes 0104. FFA Display 0105. 4-H Display
