HOME & GARDEN DEPARTMENTS, CONTESTS, & EXHIBITS

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DIRECTOR: Megan Sutton, 545-2475

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Welcome to the Home & Garden Departments. Our goal is to showcase and celebrate your skills in the domestic arts. Thank you for sharing your work with the fair community. For more information, please read the following guidelines:

All entries will be accepted on Monday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Entries in the Handicrafts, Foods, Garden Products, Art & Photography departments will also be accepted on Sunday, August 7th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note that all items will be judged on Monday afternoon.
Exhibitors of all ages are welcome and do not need to be residents of Addison County. With the exception of the Commercial contests in the Flower Show and Garden Products departments, these contests are for amateurs: those who do not regularly sell their products, nor are paid for teaching their skills.
A completed entry form must accompany all items to be displayed - one for each department. Each item should be listed, with no more than one item entered for an exhibitor in a class. A receipt will be given for each item.
Items will be judged according to the Danish System: ranked by points as excellent, good, or fair, and awarded ribbons for merit. Perfect scores will receive a $5.00 premium. Our generous sponsors provide us with special prizes, which are listed in each department. The Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the Home and Garden Building. Winners will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
Items are entered for display at your own risk. Our building is locked overnight and security is provided but not guaranteed.
All entries are to remain in place until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13th. Items may be picked up between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Saturday, or from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15th. Please bring your receipts when you pick up your items. Prizes not picked up at these times will be forfeited.
Addison County Field Days is sponsoring premiums in the Home and Garden Departments for the top 3 scores in each class, not including those who win another prize.

HANDICRAFTS

SUPERINTENDENTS: Lee Greenewalt, 758-2598; Lynn Stewart Parker, 453-4372

RULES

Please read carefully. These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department, and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days. Entries will be accepted at the HOME & GARDEN CENTER BUILDING on MONDAY, August 8th between 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Entries for this department will also be accepted on Sunday, August 7th between 1 - 4 pm. These classes are for amateurs. See the definition untion H&G Rules.

Unworthy, soiled or worn items will not be accepted or judged.

Items must be made by an individual -except for commercially quilted quilts- and completed within the last year.

CATEGORIES & CLASSES

Please enter only items listed below.

A. KNITTING - Please specify whether natural or synthetic fiber

Sweaters

Adult
Child
Vest

Infant items

Baby Blanket
Infant garment
Baby hat, booties
Toys

Accessories

Hats
Scarves
Mittens or gloves
Socks or slippers
Shawls

Home Décor

Pillows
Afghans
Dishcloths

Felted (fulled) knitting

Mittens or slippers
Bags

Other

Knitted item not listed above

B. CROCHETING - please specify whether natural or synthetic fiber

Garments

Adult
Child
Infant

Accessories

Hats
Scarves
Shawls
Slippers

Home Decor

Afghans
Tablecloths, Curtains
Potholders, Dishcloths

Other

Toys
Crocheted items not listed above

C. HANDSPUN YARN

Knitted

Garments
Hats, Mittens, Socks
Shawls, Scarves

Crocheted

any item

Woven

Any item (commercial warp accepted)

Handspun skeins (washed and tied 2 oz. skein)

Bulky weight
Worsted weight
Sport weight or finer
Yarn spun on a drop spindle

D. FELTING

Wet felt

Garments —Hats, Slippers, etc.
Flat pieces: Rugs, Scarves
Toys, Sculptures

Needle felting

Toys, Sculptures
Flat pieces

E. WEAVING

Home Décor (blankets, rugs, towels, potholders)
Wearables (clothing, bags scarves)
Bands and Belts
Other woven items

F. SEWING

Adult garment
Child’s garment
Stuffed toys
Pillows, including patchwork
Handbags, tote bags
Any sewn piece not listed above

G. QUILTS

Hand-sewn and hand-quilted

Piecework
Applique
Embroidered

Machine pieced or appliqued

Hand quilted
Quilted on a home machine
Commercially quilted

Quilted items

Pillows
Wall Hangings
Other quilted items
Tied quilts

H. EMBROIDERY and NEEDLEPOINT

Counted Cross-stitch - framed picture
Counted Cross-stitch - other item
Crewel work - any item
Machine embroidery - any item
Needlepoint — any item
Punch needle embroidery - framed picture
Punch needle embroidery — other item
Creative Modern Stitchery

I. BEADWORK

Strung beads
Woven beads
Crocheted or knitted
Beads with wire
Other technique or combination of techniques

J. BASKETRY

Splint woven (flat material)
Twined or woven with round material
Coiled basket
Other

K. RUGS

Traditionally hooked rug
Punch-needle hooked rug
Other hooked item: pillow, picture, etc.
Braided rug
Toothbrush rug
Penny Rug

L. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

Ornaments
Wreaths
Stockings
Tree skirts
Nativities
Other

M. DOLLS and MINIATURES

Dolls
Doll houses
Room displays or dioramas
Individual pieces

N. WOODWORKING

Toys, models
Furniture
Three-dimensional carving
Decorative carving
Decorative wood burning
Other wood item, not listed above

O. CERAMICS

Hand Built
Wheel Thrown

P. PAPER CRAFTS

Quilling
Paper Mache
Note Cards
Origami

Q. RECYCLED CRAFTS - MUST BE 75% RECYCLED MATERIALS

Metal
Wood
Plastic
Paper
Fabric
Other or combination of materials

R. OPEN & UNCLASSIFIED

Natural materials crafts
Wreaths (except Christmas)
Polymer clay
Leatherwork
Macrame
Technique NOT LISTED elsewhere — surprise us!
Professional Handicraft Display - not judged and may include promotional materials.

ART and PHOTOGRAPHY

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT: Megan Sutton 545-2475

RULES

These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home 8: Garden Department, and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days. Entries will be accepted at the HOME & GARDEN CENTER BUILDING on Monday, August 8th between 9:00 am. & 12:30 pm. Entries forthis department will, also, be accepted on Sunday, August 7th between 1-4 pm.

THIS ART EXHIBITION IS FOR AMATEURS. (A professional artist is one who creates with intent to sell; exhibits at a recognized gallery, or who derives their living from their art work.)

An artist or photographer may exhibit A SINGLE entry per person per class. (categories by number, classes by medium) No group exhibits will be allowed. No electrical outlets will be provided for artwork.
Entrants 4 years old and older may participate. Youth 4-12, Youth 13—18, Adult 19 and older.
The superintendent will refuse work that is considered to be craftwork; i.e.- paint-by-number and pre-designed kits. All art work must be the artist’s original and must have been rendered by hand. No air brushed, computer generated or mechanically enhanced art will be accepted. No Graphic Design or Lettering will be accepted.
Work entered should be completed since last fair (August 2021). Please do not bring work previously exhibited.
SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Maximum size for each piece including frame is 20"x30’ or a total frame perimeter of 100”. No multiple images or sets at this time.
FRAMING INSINSTRUCTIONS: All art and photography exhibits must be appropriately framed prior to entering. Glass and plexiglass are acceptable and encouraged but not required. Judges take matting and framing into account when evaluating all work. Entries must come ready to hang. Use screw eyes.
All work must include artist’s name, age, phone number, medium and title of work on the back in pen or marker. Title should be put on entry form. Hanging wire should be permanently attached to all pieces prior to entry. No string or duct tape will be permitted. Please use screw eyes on the back of your work to hold the wire. Screw eyes should be secured 1/3 the way down from the top of the frame on each side. The wire should be attached so that it does not show above the frame. Please note: there will be no materials at the Home and Garden Building for you to use. Framing should be complete prior to arriving with your entry.

CATEGORIES & CLASSES

AMATEUR ART

A. Oil B. Acrylic C. Waterco|or D. Prints - Wood/Linoleum Block, Monoprints, Etching E. Charcoal F. Pen and Ink, including gel pens G. Pastel H. Collage I. Other — ie: Mixed Media, including markers J. Pencil

AMATEUR FOLK ART —

Folk Art is not judged on artistic skill, but on the piece’s ability to express a feeling or evoke an image of a person’s culture or heritage. Folk Art can be in any medium and is often made of found or reused materials. Folk Artists often use or construct materials in new and nontraditional ways. Although some pieces are designed as art and evoke a feeling for the surroundings and/or culture, many pieces also serve a utilitarian function.

Entrants in the Folk Art category may include a paragraph about their work. It may include what inspired the piece, their choice of materials, and/or what they are hoping to convey.

Painted Surfaces
Other Constructions

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY — Black and White or Color in all classes. One entry

per class. All images should seek to capture a moment, convey a feeling or tell a story.

Landscape/Nature
PeopIe/Portrait
TraveI/Architecture

PHOTO CHALLENGE

2022 Photo Challenge - Farm Bulidings

We invite amateur and professional artists and craftsmen to display work that does not fit the categories and criteria outlined above. Items such as large art pieces, sculpture, work that was not completed in the last year and not shown at the fair in a previous year, and items of folk art can be displayed, but not judged, as space allows.

Judges will consider the following elements when judging Art and Photography entries: presentation, composition, technique and expression/creativity. You may call one of the superintendents for more detailed criteria.

FLOWER SHOW

SUPERINTENDENT: Lynn Clohessy, 989-2752

AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW

RULES

Please read carefully. These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days. Entries will be accepted at the HOME & GARDEN CENTER BUILDING on Monday, August 9th between 9:00 am. & 12:30 pm. Floral entries are discouraged from being entered during Sunday acceptance hours to ensure freshness. Plant classes are welcome both days.

Exhibitors must bring their own containers.
All floral arrangements will be judged on horticultural perfection as well as artistic arrangement.
Due to limited space, no Floral arrangement will be accepted that exceeds 12”x18”
All plants will be judged on health and development. Plant classes 11 — 14 must be owned and maintained a minimum of six months. Exception: Summer container.
This Flower Show is for amateurs only. All floral arrangements must have been done by the exhibitor.
Children’s arrangements must have been done by the child, reflecting ability appropriate for the age of the exhibitor.

CATEGORIES & GLASSES (NOTE CHANGES)

A. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLASSES: Not To Exceed 12”x 18”

Centerpiece (To be viewed from all sides)
Bouquet of mixed wildflowers
Bouquet of mixed garden flowers
Gladiolus
Arrangement of any single variety of garden flower
Dried floral arrangement
Miniature arrangement, not more than 5”x 5”including all props and plant materials a. Dried plant material b. Fresh plant material
Holiday arrangement-fresh, dried, and/or artificial, may include accessories
Unique Vase or Container Arrangement
Open & unclassified-can include groupings and scenes

B. PLANT CLASSES: Pot size limited to 10” or less

African Violets
House Plants
Cactus and Succulents
Dish Gardens
Summer Plants - Pot size 12” or less: potted and maintained by exhibitor a minimum of 6 weeks. a. Summer Mixed Container b. Summer Plant — single variety c. Fairy Gardens

C. CHILDREN'S CLASSES:

Bouquet of mixed wildflowers
- ages 4—8
- ages 9-18
Bouquet of mixed garden flowers
- ages 4—8
- ages 9—18
Single floral arrangement using a child’s toy
- ages 4-8
- ages 9-18
Miniature arrangement, not more than 5”x5” including all props and plant material
Scene or grouping using a child’s toy up to 12”x 18”

D. CHILDREN'S PLANT CLASSES - Pot size 12” or less: potted and maintained by exhibitor a minimum of 6 weeks.

Summer Mixed Container
- ages 4—8
- ages 9-18
Summer Plant — single variety
- ages 4—8
- ages 9-18
Fairy Garden
- ages 4-8
- ages 9—18

COMMERCIAL FLOWER SHOW

RULES

Please read carefully. These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days.

A Commercial Flower Exhibitor is defined as any person or persons growing flowers for profit.
Exhibitors will be allotted an empty 4ft. by 3ft. area each, to create a pleasing display of flowers using their own display materials and incorporating a farm or business sign.
Each Exhibitor’s space will be judged on overall attractiveness, creativity of display, and condition & quality of flowers.
PRIZES: 1st - $100.00; 2nd - $80.00; 3rd — $60.00. All other entries will receive $50.00. Special Ribbons will also be awarded.
Each Exhibitor will be issued a season pass. Exhibitors are encouraged to maintain freshness of their display throughout the week. Reminder: Entries must be completely removed between 9-10:00 pm. on Saturday or 10-12:00 pm. on Sunday.

COMMERCIAL NURSERY SHOW

RULES

Please read carefully. These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department, and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days.

A Commercial Nursery Exhibitor is defined as any person or persons producing trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials or other outdoor landscape plants for profit. This display must include a minimum of 3 tree(s) or shrub(s) with optional addition of annuals or perennials. Use of Vermont grown plant material is encouraged.
Exhibitors will be allotted an empty 8ft. by 3ft. deep area each, to create a pleasing display of their plants, using their own display materials and incorporating a farm or business sign.
Each Exhibitor’s space will be judged on overall attractiveness, creativity of display, and condition, & quality of plant material.
PRIZES: 1st - $100.00; 2nd - $80.00; 3rd - $60.00 All other entries will receive $50.00 Special Ribbons will also be awarded.
Each Exhibitor will be issued a season pass. Exhibitors are encouraged to maintain freshness of their display throughout the week. Reminder: Entries must be completely removed between 9-10:00 pm. on Saturday or 10-12:00 pm. on Sunday.

GARDEN PRODUCTS

SUPERINTENDENTS:

Peg Allen, 623-6211;
Linda Barrett, 545-2263

RULES:

Please read carefully.

HOME GARDENING DIVISION is for AMATEURS

These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department, and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days.

Entries will be accepted at the HOME & GARDEN CENTER BUILDING on Sunday, Aug 7th from 1-4pm and Monday, Aug 8th from 9:30-12:30pm Please be advised-judging takes place on Monday afternoon. Items entered Sunday will not be as fresh as those entered on Monday.

Judging takes place Monday afternoon.

Entries must be grown by the exhibitor.
Only one entry allowed in each Class or Sub-class.
Damaged or unworthy fruit or vegetables will not be accepted.
The judges will consider the following points:
- Quality - fruit or vegetable must be in good condition, at its best for eating.
- Quantity - must have the required amount.
- Uniformity - uniform in size, color & maturity.
- Condition — free from disease, insect damage, cuts and bruises, and from growth cracks.

Special Rosettes will be awarded to the Premier Home Gardener and Outstanding Youth Gardener.

CATEGORIES & GLASSES

FRUITS

Apples — 3 with stems
Blueberries — 1 pint basket
Raspberries — 1 pint basket
Strawberries — 1 pint basket
Other Berries — 1 pint basket
Muskmelon
Watermelon
Melon — other
Pears — 3 with stems
Plums — 3
Rhubarb — bunch of 6
Open & Unclassified —- only 1 per person

VEGETABLES

Green string beans — 6
Yellow string beans — 6
Purple string beans — 6
Shell beans — 6
Beets — bunch of 4, washed, tops cut to 2”
Broccoli— 1 head
Green cabbage — 1 head
Red Cabbage — 1 head
Cabbage, other —1 head
Carrots — bunch of 4, washed, tops cut to 2”
Caulifower — 1 head
Corn — 3 ears with husk
Slicing cucumber — 1
Pickling cucumber — 3
Eggplant — 1
Garlic —3 bulbs
Garlic — braid
Gourds
Kale — 5 leaves in a transparent bag
Leeks —-bunch of 3, washed, tops cut to 4”
Loose/Ieaf lettuce — bunch in transparent bag
Head lettuce -— 1 head
Red onions — 3, washed, tops cut to 2”
White onions, 3, washed, tops cut to 2”
Yellow onions — 3, washed, tops cut to 2”
Green(shell) peas — 6 pods
Edible pod peas — 6 pods
Hot Peppers — 3
Sweet peppers — 3
Potatoes, Red — 3, washed, skins intact
Potatoes, white — 3, washed, skins intact
Pumpkin
Radishes — 6, washed, tops cut to 1”
Spinach — 5 leaves in transparent bag
Summer squash, yellow — 1
Zucchini — 1
Summer squash, other — 1
Winter squash, acorn — 1
Winter squash, buttercup — 1
Winter squash, butternut — 1
Winter squash, other — 1
Swiss chard — 5 leaves in transparent bag
Tomatoes, full size — 4
Tomatoes, cherry/miniature — 1 pint basket
Tomatoes, paste/Italian — 6
Turnips — 4, washed, tops cut to 2”
Open and unclassfied

MISCELLANEOUS

Basket arrangement
BiGGEST fruit or vegetable
Herbs — any 3 varieties, in 3” pots or freshly cut in transparent bags
Decorated vegetable
Scarecrow — under 4' tall, must be freestanding or ready to hang

COMMERCIAL GARDENING DIVISION

SUPERINTENDENT: Peg Allen, 623-6211

RULES:

Please read carefully. These Rules apply along with and in addition to the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department, and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days.

A Commercial Gardener is defined as any person or persons growing produce for profit.
Exhibitors will be allotted an empty 4ft. by 3ft. area each, to create a display of their produce using their own display materials and incorporating a farm or business sign.
Each Exhibitor’s space will be judged on overall attractiveness, creativity of display, and condition & quality of produce.
PRIZES: lst - $100.00; 2nd - $80.00; 3rd - $60.00 All other entries will receive $50.00. Special Ribbons will also be awarded.
Each Exhibitor will be issued a season pass. Reminder: Entries must be completely removed between 9—9:30 pm. on Saturday or 10—12 pm. on Sunday.

FOODS

SUPERINTENDENT: Nancy Lee Ross, 802-989-7865

RULES

ALL these classes are for AMATEURS. No Professionals.

Please read carefully. These Rules apply along with, and in addition to, the General Rules for the Home & Garden Department, and the General Rules of Addison County Fair & Field Days. Entries will be accepted at the HOME & GARDEN CENTER BUILDING on SUNDAY before the fair from 1 - 4 pm. and MONDAY from 9 - 12:30 pm. No items will be judged until Monday starting at 1 pm. This is a notice to make it clear that any entries received on Sunday will not be as fresh as those received on Monday when they are to bejudged.The FOOD superintendents are hoping by opening up this time slot on Sundays that more families will be able to compete for the FOODS department prizes.

You are welcome to pick up the remainder of your entry after the judges finish their judging. Pick up time is Monday between 5 pm. & 7 pm. Remaining entries will be offered as samples on Tuesday.

All foods must be”MADE FROM SCRATCH". No boxed mixes of any kind including cake mixes, pie crusts, etc. will be accepted in any category.
EXCEPTION: All must be made from scratch EXCEPT for the DECORATED CAKE and CUPCAKE category D entries. These will NOT BE TASTED - only judged on appearance.
EVERY entry must include a LEGIBLE recipe, written or printed on PLAIN paper or PLAIN cardstock, these will become the property of the FOODS Department. Pies must include recipes for both crust and filling. Cakes must include recipe for both cake and frosting.
Your entry will be transferred to plates provided by the fair, please use disposable plates or pans if you are not planning on picking up your dishes on Monday evening as we don’t have room to store them.
The Superintendent's will dispose of any entries that deteriorate before the close of Field Days.
The Superintendent will also reject any entry, even after it has been ”accepted” by the check-in staff, if the RULES have not been followed (ie. using a pre—packaged pie crust).

CATEGORIES & GLASSES

A. RAISED BREADS

White Loaf
Wheat Loaf
Fruited Loaf (other than apple)
Sourdough Loaf
Specialty / Unusual Loaf
Plain Rolls (4)
Sweet Rolls (4)
Misc. Yeast Bread / Rolls (4)
Donuts Raised (4)
Coffee Cake Raised
Bagels (4)
B. QUICK BREADS & PASTRY
Loaf
Fruited Loaf (other than apple)
Specialty / Unusual Loaf
Muffins (4)
Biscuits (4)
Scones (4)
Donuts (4)
Coffee Cake
Misc. Quick Bread
C. CAKES (not to exceed 10” in diameter)
Layered (frosted)
Loaf
Sponge
Angel
Chiffon
Cheesecake
Cupcakes (frosted) (4)
Special Needs (Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Etc.)
Misc. Cake or Cupcakes (4)
D. DECORATED CAKES & CUPCAKES
Youth Decorated Cupcakes (4)
Adult Decorated Cupcakes (4)
Youth Decorated Cake
Adult Decorated Cake
E. COOKIES
Brownies (4)
Shortbread (4)
Drop (4)
Bar (4)
Rolled (4)
Filled (4)
NO BAKES (4)
Misc. Cookies (4)
F. DESSERT PIES orTARTS
Pie (other than apple)
Tart (other than apple)
Misc. (other than apple)
G. APPLE BAKED GOODS
Apple Pie
Other Baked Item with Apples
H. DAIRY FOODS
2 or more main ingredients must be a real dairy product
Main Dish
Baked Goods
I. HONEY BAKED GOODS
Honey Baked (must include at least 1/3 cup of VT honey)
J. KING ARTHUR FLOUR CONTEST
Special rules: Entrants will show proof of using King Arthur Flour by either bringing in an open bag or a UPC label from a bag when submitting entry. The food item will not be accepted for entry in these 2 classes without UPC proof.
Blueberry Pound Cake - Any type: Youth contest ages 18 and under
Blueberry Pound Cake - Any type: Adult contest ages 19+
K. CANDIES
Fudge (6)
Brittle / Bark (4 servings)
Chocolates (6)
Caramels (6)
Misc. Candies (6)
L. CANNING (2 jars each)
Special rules:

Entries will be judged on appearance, packaging, and cleanliness of containers.
Exhibitors name must not be attached to entry.
Must have recipe and method of processing.
Must have been produced within the last 12 months.
Parafin is not acceptable.
Jams, Jellies and pickled catergories may be open for judging. Judges reserve teh right to sample canned goods in order to make the best decision. Open jars will be marked.

Fruits

Apples
Applesauce
Berries
Cherries
Grape Juice
Peaches
Pears
Pear Sauce
Plums
Miscellaneous, Fruit

58.Vegetables

Beans
Beans, Lima
Beans, Other
Beets
Carrots
Corn
Greens
Peas
Potatoes
Sauerkraut
Tomatoes
- Whole
- Diced
- Stewed
- Juice
Tomato Purée
Vegetable Juice
Miscellaneous, Vegetable

59.Jelly

Apple
Berry
Crabapple
Currant
Elderberry
Grape
Mint
Peach
Pear
Pepper
Plum
Strawberry
Miscellaneous, Fruit

60.Jams

Apple
Apricot
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Grape
Peach
Pear
Plum
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato
Miscellaneous

61.Pickled

Beets
Bread & Butter
Dill
Sour
Sweet
Green Tomatoes
Mustard
Vegetables
Relish
- Cucumber
- Pepper
- Tomato
- Zucchini
Salsa
Miscellaneous Pickles
Miscellaneous Relish

62.Sauces

Barbecue
Catsup
Chili
Pasta Sauce
Miscellaneous Sauce

WANDA GOODYEAR MEMORIAL BAKED BEAN CONTEST

(Formerly the Baked Bean Bonanza!)

SUPERINTENDENT: Peg Allen, 623-6211. Saturday August 13th

Bring a pot of your favorite Baked Beans and recipe on a 5x8 card to the north entrance of the Picnic Pavillion on Saturday, August 13th by 10:00 am. Official judging will commence at 10:00 am. All entrants must be present to win. Winners will be announced when judging is complete, at approximately noon. Each participant will serve samples after the winners are announced.

No pre-registration required. One entry per person.

PRIZES:

1st prize - $100.00 for the Wanda Goodyear Memorial Award

Additional prizes TBA

ANNUAL LEONA THOMPSON BOWL AWARD

Carrying on a tradition started in 1974 by the Addison County Extension Homemakers Council, The Leona Thompson Bowl Award will be presented to the best all-around participant in the 2021 Field Days Foods and Handicrafts Departments.

The pewter bowl trophy, displayed at Middlebury Sew-N-Vac in Middlebury, bears the names of proud winners of this coveted trophy honoring Leona Thompson, former Addison County Extension Service Agent.

Criteria and Rules

Contestant MUST BE AN ADDISON COUNTY RESIDENT. Must be 19 years or older.
Contestant may enter items in both Foods & Handicrafts Departments.
Points are awarded as follows: Grand Rosette - 10 points Blue Ribbon - 5 points Red Ribbon - 3 points White Ribbon - 1 point
The combined total of points in both departments will determine final score.
In the event of a tie, recipient of the bowl will be decided by the Director & Superintendents of Foods & Handicrafts Departments.
Note: This award may not be won in two consecutive years and may not be won by any Field Days director or superintendent involved in Foods & Handicrafts Departments.
An individual may win this award up to 3 times.

View Past Winners (click here)

1974 Diane Cobb
1975 Marilyn Smith
1976 Sandy Foote
1977 Yvonne Gingras
1978 Barbara Wagner
1979 Betty Cyr
1980 Karen Husk
1981 Peggy Lyons
1982 Gussie Levarn
1983 Barb Brown
1984 Marion Sullivan
1985 Julie Jordan
1986 Phyllis Bowdish
1987 Karen LeRoy
1988 Maria Provencher
1989 Donna Evans
1990 Margaret Reed
1991 Marguerite Senecal
1992 Gussie Levarn
1993 Judith Sinnock
1994 Jodi Provoncha
1995 Mufy Kashkin
1996 Jodi Provoncha
1997 Myrna Trombley
1998 Judith Sinnock
1999 Jodi Provoncha
2000 Julia Ranney
2001 Julie Hogan
2002 Phyllis Bowdish
2003 LaNell DeCosta
2004 Carla Berno
2005 LaNell DeCosta
2006 Kathy Sargent
2007 LaNell DeCosta
2008 Kathy Sargent
2009 Jodi Provoncha
2010 Nancy Pecca
2011 Debbie Whitman
2012 Rose Curran
2013 Debbie Whitman
2014 Phyllis Bowdish
2015 Alice Munson
2016 Geralyn McBride
2017 Mary Howard
2018 Nancy Pecca
2019 Debbie Whitman

ANNUAL FRANCES MONROE YOUTH AWARD

Frances Monroe was the Director of the Home & Garden Departments from 1986 to 2010. Frances and her committee greatly increased the number of exhibitors and she spearheaded the effort to erect the current building in 1994. Starting in 2012, the Home & Garden departments will honor the memory of FRANCES MONROE by awarding an outstanding youth, aged 13 through 18, with a memento and their name on a displayed plaque. As is the case with the Leona Thompson award, an individual may win this award up to 3 times.

Criteria and Rules for winning this award:

Contestant must be an Addison County resident.
Age before August 1st of the current year.
Contestant must enter in two or more departments.
Points are awarded as follows:
- Rosette – 10 points
- Blue Ribbon – 5 points
- Red Ribbon – 3 points
- White Ribbon – 1 point
The top two scores in each department will determine the final score.
In the event of a tie, the recipient of the award will be decided by the Home & Garden committee.

View Past Winners (click here)

2012 Rose Curran
2013 Emily Moore
2014 Meredith Foster
2015 Jennie Foster
2016 Cailean Sorce
2017 Grace Tolles
2018 Hanna Moore
2019 Grace Tolles

HOME & GARDEN DEPARTMENTS, CONTESTS, & EXHIBITS

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

HANDICRAFTS

RULES

CATEGORIES & CLASSES

A. KNITTING - Please specify whether natural or synthetic fiber

Sweaters

Infant items

Accessories

Home Décor

Felted (fulled) knitting

Other

B. CROCHETING - please specify whether natural or synthetic fiber

Garments

Accessories

Home Decor

Other

C. HANDSPUN YARN

Knitted

Crocheted

Woven

Handspun skeins (washed and tied 2 oz. skein)

D. FELTING

Wet felt

Needle felting

E. WEAVING

F. SEWING

G. QUILTS

Hand-sewn and hand-quilted

Machine pieced or appliqued

Quilted items

H. EMBROIDERY and NEEDLEPOINT

I. BEADWORK

J. BASKETRY

K. RUGS

L. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

M. DOLLS and MINIATURES

N. WOODWORKING

O. CERAMICS

P. PAPER CRAFTS

Q. RECYCLED CRAFTS - MUST BE 75% RECYCLED MATERIALS

R. OPEN & UNCLASSIFIED

SPONSORED AWARDS

KNITTING & CROCHETING:

HANDSPUN YARN:

FELTING

WEAVING

SEWING:

QUILTING:

EMBROIDERY & NEEDLEPOINT:

BEADWORK:

RUGS:

WOODWORK:

RECYCLED CRAFTS:

OVERALL HANDICRAFTS:

ART and PHOTOGRAPHY

RULES

CATEGORIES & CLASSES

AMATEUR ART

AMATEUR FOLK ART —

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY — Black and White or Color in all classes. One entry

PHOTO CHALLENGE

SPONSORED AWARDS

FLOWER SHOW

AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW

RULES

CATEGORIES & GLASSES (NOTE CHANGES)

A. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLASSES: Not To Exceed 12”x 18”

B. PLANT CLASSES: Pot size limited to 10” or less

C. CHILDREN'S CLASSES:

D. CHILDREN'S PLANT CLASSES - Pot size 12” or less: potted and maintained by exhibitor a minimum of 6 weeks.

SPONSORED AWARDS:

COMMERCIAL FLOWER SHOW

RULES

COMMERCIAL NURSERY SHOW

RULES

GARDEN PRODUCTS

RULES:

CATEGORIES & GLASSES