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COOKING

DEPARTMENT #16

Entries accepted on Wednesday, July 31st — 9:00am to 1:00 PM

Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153

NOTICE:
    1. In case of a dispute, or misunderstanding, in any class of cooking, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
        Superintendent of the Cooking Dept., will be considered fair, impartial, and final. All items are entered under these 
         conditions.
    2. All cooking must be displayed on paper plates.
    3. All items must be fully cooled and wrapped in plastic wrap. No wrapping will be allowed inside the exhibit hall.
    4. Breads, both yeast and quick, may be entered as either full loaves or mini loaves. All other items should be regular
        sized.
    5. All items must be made from scratch - no use of mixes.
    6. Items will not be returned to the exhibitor.
    7. 6 items = 1 entry for cookies, rolls, brownies, squares, donuts, scones, candy, fudge and cupcakes.
    8. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  

DIVISION 01.0 COOKING BY INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS AND OVER

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-036

$10.00

$8.00

$5.00

* (1/2) dozen

001 Bread, white loaf yeast

002 Bread, dark loaf yeast

003 Bread, cinnamon loaf

004 Rolls, white yeast*

005 Rolls, dark yeast*

006 Rolls, cinnamon*

007 Muffins, plain*

008 Muffins, blueberry*

009 Muffins, any other*

010 Bread, quick loaf banana

011 Bread, quick loaf blueberry

012 Bread, quick loaf any other

013 Cake, any

014 Jelly Roll

015 Chocolate Roll

016 Whoopie Pies*

017 Brownies*

018 Squares, date filled*

019 Squares, any other*

020 Doughnuts, sugar*

021 Doughnuts, chocolate*

022 Doughnuts, any other*

023 Scones, any kind*

024 Fudge, chocolate*

025 Fudge, peanut butter*

026 Fudge, any other*

027 Candy, any other*

028 Cookies, sugar*

029 Cookies, molasses*

030 Cookies, filled*

031 Cookies, chocolate*

032 Cookies, chocolate chip*

033 Cookies, peanut butter*

034 Cookies, any other*

035 Yeast Coffee Sweet Bread

036 Cupcakes*

037 Pie, Apple

038 Pie, Berry

039 Any other cooking item

040 NEW! Cookie Sampler plate, at least six varieties, 3 samples of each variety (min. 18 cookies) 041 Yeast Bread Basket Sampler, at

least four varieties

042 Best of Show $50.00

DIVISION 02.0 COOKING BY INDIVIDUALS 17 YEARS AND UNDER

Please enter age on entry form

ARTICLE

1st

2nd

3rd

001-0016

$8.00

$5.00

$3.00

* (1/2) dozen

001 Any sweet bread

002 Bread, yeast

003 Rolls, yeast*

004 Muffins*

005 Cake, any

006 Cookies, sugar*

007 Cookies, chocolate*

008 Cookies, chocolate chip*

009 Cookies, filled*

010 Cookies, any other*

011 Cupcakes*

012 Jelly roll

013 Brownies*

014 Candy*

015 Any other squares*

016 Fudge*

017 Whoopie Pies

018 Best of Show $25.00

Click here for entry form




EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium. 
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well 
    laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
    Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building. 
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.


EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 4th 5:00pm-6:30pm  
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651


Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 4, 2024



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