2023 WV Molasses Festival General Exhibit Rules

1. Exhibitors must bring their exhibits to the West Fork Park in Arnoldsburg. Quilts will be accepted on Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. All other exhibits will be accepted on Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m.
2. Judging will be done on the days of entry will be closed to the public. All judging will be finalized by 10 a.m. Thursday Morning.
3. All exhibits must remain on display until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Quilts may be picked up by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
4. Articles previously exhibited and placed at a previous Molasses Festival may not be exhibited again.
5. First, Second and Third place ribbons will be awarded. Only blue ribbons will receive prize money.
6. When there is no competition, a ribbon may be given (if worthy) with corresponding money paid. However, if in a class no exhibits are worthy, neither ribbon nor prize money will be awarded.
7. Special rules are listed within each department. Please refer to them for further details.
8. The West Fork Community Action, Inc. and Molasses Festival will not be responsible for accidents or loss of merchandise
9. The West Fork Community Action, Inc. and volunteers maintain the right to refuse any entry not meeting class rules

DEPARTMENT 1 – AGRICULTURE PRODUCE/FIELD CROPS

Rules:

1. All products shown in this department must be 2023 grown, unless otherwise specified, and must have been grown by the exhibitor on his/her farm or garden.
2. Exhibit that do not conform to Rolls will be disqualified
3. Articles improperly classified will not be judged
4. Fair officials will take every precaution for the safekeeping of exhibits, after their final arrival and arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur
5. Each exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry per class, except were noted
6. Age of contestant on September 1, 2023, to determine the category for competition
7. Small items require at least 10 pieces for an entry. Large items requires three pieces. Paper plates will be provided for display.
8. Fair officials/judges reserve the right to discard foods that are not suitable for display.

AGRICULTURE PRODUCE/FIELD CROPS CLASS LIST

DEPT. 1 – SECTION A – FIELD CROPS (Number of pieces required in parenthesis)

1. Beans, Dash green, wax, Paul, or October beans (12)
2. Beets (3)
3. Cabbage (1)
4. Cantaloupe (1)
5. Carrots (3)
6. Cucumber (3)
7. Corn – Field (3)
8. Cucumber (3)
9. Dozen Eggs
10. Garlic (5)
11. Gourds (1)
12. Kale (1 Plant)
13. Most Unusual
14. Not us (12)
15. Okra (10)
16. Onions (3)
17. Peppers – Hot (5)
18. Peppers – Sweet (3)
19. Potatoes – Red (3)
20. Potatoes – White (3)
21. Pumpkin (1)
22. Rhubarb (8 stalks)
23. Squash (3)
24. Sunflowers (1)
25. Sweet Potatoes – Any Variety (3)
26. Tomatoes – All Varieties (3)
27. Zucchini (1)

DEPT 1 – SECTION B – FRUIT

1. Apples
2. Berries
3. Cherries
4. Pears
5. Peaches
6. Watermelon

DEPT 1 – SECTION C – LARGEST

1. Pumpkin by circumference
2. Tomato by weight
3. Potato
4. Watermelon by weight

Department 2, Section A, Canned Goods

Special Rules

1. Please exhibit in quart or pint jars only
2. No enhancements are to be added to the jar or lead
3. Home canned foods must have been prepared within one year prior to the judge and date
4. Fair officials/judges reserve the right to dispose of any spoils canned goods

Department 2, Section A Canned Goods Class List

1. Apples
2. Beets
3. Corn
4. Dried foods – grown by exhibitor
5. Greens
6. Green beans
7. Brown beans
8. Hot peppers – with or without wieners
9. Jams and jellies
10. Meats
11. Peas
12. Peaches and pears
13. Pickles
14. Tomato sauces
15. Salsa
16. Relish
17. Sauerkraut
18. Soups
19. Tomatoes
20. Honey
21. Honey with comb
22. Carrots
23. Potatoes
24. Butters and spreads
25. Juice
26. Other

Department 1 Section – B Home Brews

Special Rules

Special Rules

1. Exhibits must be produced by exhibitor an exhibitor must be 21 years of age or older
2. Exhibitors must not be involved in anyway with a commercial brewery

Department 2 – Section B – Home Brews

1. Ales
2. Lager
3. Wheat
4. Hard Cider
5. Corn
6. Wines

Department 3 – QUILTS

RULES:

1. Quilts must be clean; spots will disqualify them from judging, (except for the antique quilts)
2. Quilts must have been completed in the last five years
3. If the quilt has previously been entered in the molasses festival, it will be used for display only, and will not be judged
4. In order to be judged, the quilt must fit in a class
5. If your entry quilt is for sale – put a price on your entry form. We will make contact but handle no money.
6. Quilt tops will be for display only
7. Quilts must be brought in on Tuesday from 2 PM to 7 PM and left until Sunday. Please pick up between 1 o’clock Dash 2:00 PM on Sunday.
8. There will be ribbons for first, second, and third place. Special awards will be:
   • Best
   • Queens choice
   • People’s choice
9. WFCA will take every precaution for safekeeping of exhibits after their arrival, an arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur.

Department 3 – Section A – Quilts

CLASSES:

1. Hand pieced – machine quilted
2. Hand pieced – hand quilted
3. Machine pieced – machine quilted
4. Panel quilts
5. Appliquéd
6. Embroidered
7. Tide, tact, or knotted
8. Paper pieced quilt
9. Mixed technique
10. Original design – novelty
11. Novice quilt
12. Baby Quilt
13. Antique – over 50 years old
14. Youth quilt – under 18 years old
15. Quilted pillows
16. Quilted small wall hanging – 40 inches or less
17. Quilted wall hanging – greater than 40 inches
18. Patchwork pillow or household accessory
19. Quilted table runners
20. Other

Department 3 – Section B through G Rules

1. Exhibit must be finished product and must have been made during the year by exhibitors
2. Exhibit must not have placed in previous molasses festival exhibition
3. Exhibit must be clean, and have no tears or Missing Parts
4. Exhibit must not have broken or mended parts
5. Exhibit containing liquids must be in a leak proof container

Department 3 – Section B – Needlepoint

1. Knitted items
2. Crocheted items
3. Needlepoint
4. Plastic canvas
5. Embroidery
6. Cross stitch
7. Hats or toboggans

Department 3 – Section C – Sewing

1. Household items
2. Garments
3. Books or printed materials – stamped fabrics
4. Handbags
5. Toys – bears or stuffed dolls

Department 3 – Section D – Weaving

1. Rugs
2. Blankets
3. Garments

Department 3 – Section E – Crafts

1. Paper art – origami, papier-mâché, quilling, etc.
2. Christmas ornaments or items
3. Wreaths
4. Decorated hats
5. Decorated Baskets
6. Decorated wall hangings
7. Toys
8. Dolls
9. Household items
10. Hand woven baskets
11. Beaded items – not jewelry
12. Jewelry
13. Scrapbooking
14. Rugs
15. Recycled material
16. Vinyl creations
17. Stained glass
18. Legos
19. Metal crafts
20. Mosaic
21. Duct tape crafts
22. Ceramics
23. Pottery
24. Steppingstones
25. Candles
26. Other

Department 3 – Section F – Lotions and Potions

1. Soap
2. Lotion
3. Cosmetics
4. Fragrance

Department 3 – Section G – Wood Working

1. Furniture
2. Kitchen
3. Toys
4. Wood carvings
5. Wall decoration
6. Canes or walking sticks
7. Outdoor decor
8. Woodcraft – woodburning or other treatments
9. Other

Department 4 – Art and Photography

Rules:

1. Exhibitors are limited to one (1) entry per class
2. Judging will be done by the usual standards of subject matter, composition and photographic excellence. Composition and exposure must be the work of the exhibitor, however the developing and finishing may be done by anyone.
3. Photos must be 5”x7” inches or larger, matted and framed
4. If photo or mat does not meet requirements, the photos will not be judged
5. Failure to mount prints will result in disqualification
6. Photos may be taken with a 35 MM camera or a digital camera
7. WFCA will take every precaution for safekeeping of exhibit after their arrival, an arrangement in the building, but will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur

Classes Defined:

PEOPLE: adults, children, babies, portraits in character studies, or entire figures, alone, or in a group, for the main subject is the person or persons, rather than the environment, close ups, or as a part of a larger composition.

NATURE: any subject found in nature, plants, or flowers, close-ups, etc.

SCENIC: landscapes, seascapes, architectural, and industrial scenes, or anything that has a fundamental unit of design or mood of such magnitude that all else is subordinate to it

ANIMALS: any animal or animals, Dash pets, livestock, zoo, marine – in a natural setting. No posed, official show type photos.

DEPARTMENT 4 – SECTION A – ART – ADULT (18 YEARS OVER)

DEPARTMENT 4 – SECTION B – ART – YOUTH – (FROM 12-18 YEARS)

DEPARTMENT 4 – SECTION C – ART – JUVENILE – (12 YEARS AND UNDER)

Classes for all Adult, Youth and Juvenile Sections:

1. Black and white, pencil drawing
2. Pen and ink drawing
3. Color pencil drawing
4. Watercolor painting
5. Oil Painting
6. Acrylic Painting
7. Oil Pastels
8. Pastel Drawing
9. Charcoal Drawing
10. Creative Painting
11. Creative Art – MIxed Media
12. Mixed Media
13. Miscellaneous or other

Department 4 – Section D – Photography – Adult (18 Years over)

Department 4 – Section E – Photography – Youth – (From 12-18 years)

Department 4 – Section F – Photography – Juvenile – (12 years and under)

Classes for all Adult, Youth and Juvenile sections:

1. Colored photos, people
2. Black and white photos,
3. Colored photos, scenic
4. Black and white photos, scenic
5. Colored photos, animals
6. Black and white photos, animals
7. Colored photos, flowers
8. Black-and-white photos, flowers
9. Colored photos, nature
10. Black-and-white photos, nature
11. Miscellaneous photos

Department 4 – Section G – Computer Enhanced Photography – All ages

Classes:

1. Computer enhanced photography

Department 4 – Section H – Professional Display Photography – All Ages

1. Professional Display – judged on an overall composition, emotion, and presentation

Department 5 – Horticulture Rules

1. All flowers should be hardened or conditioned and place in a cool place for several hours or overnight
2. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor
3. Potted plants must have been in possession of the exhibitor, three or more months prior to the exhibition
4. Potted plants must be in a suitable size container with saucer. Pot should be clean and not exceed 14 inches in diameter.
5. Only one plant type per container with exceptions of arrangements
   • Horticulture exhibits are judged for horticulture, perfection, not for age or size
6. Plants should be groomed. Remove dirt, dead foliage, and spray residue.
7. Commercial growers and dealers are not eligible for exhibition
8. Flowers used in dried arrangements Shelby locally grown and dried. Do not use commercially dried flowers.
9. Herbs must be edible
10. Herbs must be locally grown
11. Herbs must be potted in a clean container, no greater than 8 inches in circumference
12. Herbs must be potted in a clean container, no greater than 8 inches in circumference

Department 5 – Section A – Horticulture

1. Cut (single) Flower
2. Fresh flower arrangement
3. Potted plants
4. Potted herbs
5. Hanging baskets
6. Dried flower arrangement