FIELD CROPS, FLOWERS,  GARDENS DIVISION
HONEY - OPEN CLASS -

General Rules & Regulations

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OPEN CLASS FIELD CROPS, GARDEN & HONEY GENERAL RULES:

GENERAL RULES:

Registration will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022.

All exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class, but may exhibit in all classes.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Danish System will NOT be used in judging this division. The prize money for each class follows
that class.
1st, 2nd and 3rd (Blue, Red and White Ribbons) placing will be awarded ONLY if it is merited. If
the entry(s) is (are) deemed not worthy of 1st, 2nd or 3rd place by the judge, the judge will
award the entry the prize it deserves.
Exhibitors must be present to claim their prize money and entries. Awards and ribbons will not be
mailed.
Discharge is on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. First pick up your entries,
then pick up your cash awards.
Entries left unclaimed become the property of the Kenton County Fair Board.

EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Select the class prior to registration. Improperly classified entries will not be judged.

Supply the appropriate containers for the flower, plants and arrangements, and honey and sweeteners categories.

Provide name and address prior to entering crops.

Ensure that all entries have been grown or produced in Kenton County by the exhibitor.

Entrance into a category stipulates you have read and will abide by these rules.

Questions are to be directed to the appropriate fair official prior to entrance into a class.
 

VEGETABLE, FRUIT, HERB AND FIELD CROPS:

Will be judged based on USDA Standards, except in the unique or unusual category.

All Entries must be true to form.

All corn (field and sweet) and hay entries are to be fastened or bound together.
 

CUT FLOWERS AND ROSES
Judging is at the judges discretion.
Specimens must be washed
All flower stems, except lilies, should include foliage
Foliage will be considered in the judging.
Single specimen flowers (large and small) shall be displayed in a beverage bottle of suitable size.
Exhibitors are to provide containers with labels removed (to make display more attractive.)

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CONTAINER GARDENS
Judging is at the judges’ discretion.
Arrangements should be displayed in appropriate or suitable container that does not distract from
the overall appearance.
Container will be supplied by exhibitor.
Arrangements should contain at least 51% of the items specified
Accessories should be less than 49% of the total items in the container.

2022 SHOWSTOPPER PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

Show us your skills by creating an arrangement of only fresh cut flowers and foliage from your yard!
You can use annuals, perennials, and woody plants for this showstopper in the horticulture exhibit of
the 2022 Kenton County Fair. Entries will remain on display on the shelves in Floral Hall and will be
limited by size so they will fit in the space available. The vase can be up to 10” wide and 10” tall.
This arrangement can be up to 24” tall, 18” wide, and 12” deep including vase. These entries will be

judged by fair attendees Monday until Wednesday. The winner will be chosen on Thursday at noon for
the bragging rights of People’s Choice Award.

FLOWERS
Cut Flowers - Large, Individual Specimen:
FL 01 Begonia (Tuber)-Begonia x tuberhybrida 3 2 1
FL 02 Butterflyweed, Milkweed-Asclepias spp. 3 2 1
FL 03 Carnation-Dianthus caryophyllus 3 2 1
FL 04 Canna-Canna x generalis 3 2 1
FL 05 Cleome-Cleome hassleriana 3 2 1
FL 06 Cockscomb Plumed-Celosia argentea 3 2 1
FL 07 Cockscomb Crested-Celosia argentea 3 2 1
FL 08 Coneflower-Echinacea purpurea 3 2 1
FL 09 Cosmos-Cosmos spp. 3 2 1
FL 10 Dahlia (8" and over)-Dahlia x hybrida 3 2 1
FL 11 Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckias-Rudbekia spp. 3 2 1
FL 12 Salvia spp. 3 2 1
FL 13 Daisy, Shasta-Leucanthemum x superbum 3 2 1
FL 16 Foxglove-Digitalis purpurea 3 2 1
FL 17 Gladiolus-Gladiolus spp. 3 2 1
FL 18 Geranium (Zonal-Annual)-Pelargonium x hortorum 3 2 1
FL 19 Lily, Asiatic-Lillium sp. 3 2 1
FL 20 Daylily-Hemerocallis spp. 3 2 1
FL 21Gaura 3 2 1
FL 22 Lily, Other-Lillium sp. 3 2 1
FL 23 Marigold (Large)-Tagetes sp. 3 2 1
FL 24 Monarda, Bee balm-Monarda spp. 3 2 1
FL 25 Lobelia 3 2 1
FL 26 Phlox-Phlox spp. 3 2 1
FL 27 Russian Sage-Perovskia atriplicifolia 3 2 1
FL 28 Snapdragon-Antirrhinum majus 3 2 1
FL 29 Sunflower (8" and over)-Helianthus annuus 3 2 1
FL 30 Yarrow-Achillea spp. 3 2 1
FL 31 Zinnia (Large)-Zinnia spp. 3 2 1
FL 32 Any Other Flower (Large) 3 2 1
FL 33 Calla lily-Zantedeschia aethiopica 3 2 1
FL 34 Astilbe-Astilbe x arendsii 3 2 1
FL 35 Hibiscus, Swamp rose mallow-Hibiscus spp. 3 2 1
FL 36 Hollyhocks-Alcea rosea 3 2 1
Cut Flowers - Small, Individual Specimen:
FS 01 Aster-Aster alpinus 3 2 1
FS 02 Bachelor Button-Centaurea cyanus 3 2 1
FS 03 Begonia (Wax)-Begonia spp. 3 2 1
FS 04 Coral Bells-Heuchera spp. 3 2 1
FS 05 Coreopsis-Coreopsis spp. 3 2 1
FS 06 Dahlia (under 8")-Dahlia x hybrida 3 2 1
FS 07 Ganzania-Ganzania ringens 3 2 1
FS 08 Geranium (Perennial)-Geranium sp. 3 2 1
FS 09
FS 10 Impatiens, Double-Impatiens spp. 3 2 1
FS 11 Impatiens, Single-Impatiens spp. 3 2 1
FS 12 Marigold (small)-Tagetes spp. 3 2 1
FS 13 Moss Rose-Portulaca grandiflora 3 2 1
FS 14 Pansy, viola-Viola spp. 3 2 1
FS 15 Petunia, Double-Petunia x hybrida 3 2 1
FS 16 Petunia, Single-Petunia x hybrida 3 2 1
FS 17 Platycodon/Balloon Flower-Platycodon grandiflorus 3 2 1
FS 18 Sunflower (under 8")-Helianthus annuus 3 2 1
FS 19 Sweet William-Dianthus barbatus 3 2 1
FS 20 Torenia-Torenia fournerei 3 2 1
FS 21 Verbena-Verbena spp. 3 2 1
FS 22 Vinca-Catharanthus roseus 3 2 1
FS 23 Zinnia (Small)-Zinnia sp. 3 2 1
FS 24 Hostas-Hosta spp. 3 2 1

FS 25 Liatris-Liatris spicata 3 2 1
FS 26 Any Other Flower (Small) 3 2 1
Shrub and Vine Flowers:
FW 01 Althea/Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus 3 2 1
FW 02 Clematis 3 2 1
FW 03 Hydrangea 3 2 1
FW 04 Southern Magnolia-Magnolia grandiflora 3 2 1
FW 05 Butterfly bush-Buddleia spp. 3 2 1
FW 06 Sweetbay Magnolia-Magnolia virginiana 3 2 1
FW 07 Any Other Woody Ornamental 3 2 1

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ROSES

Disbudded/Single/Hybrid Tea Roses:
RS 01 Mauve/Russet 3 2 1
RS 02 Orange 3 2 1
RS 03 Orange Blend 3 2 1
RS 04 Pink 3 2 1
RS 05 Pink Blend 3 2 1
RS 06 Red 3 2 1
RS 07 Red Blend 3 2 1
RS 08 White 3 2 1
RS 09 White Blend 3 2 1
RS 10 Yellow 3 2 1
RS 11 Yellow Blend 3 2 1
RS 12 Any Other Color or Blend 3 2 1
Shrub Roses (Grandiflora, Floribunda, and Shrub Roses)
(More than one bloom per stem):
RE 01 Mauve/Russet 3 2 1
RE 02 Orange 3 2 1
RE 03 Orange Blend 3 2 1
RE 04 Pink 3 2 1
RE 05 Pink Blend 3 2 1
RE 06 Red 3 2 1
RE 07 Red Blend 3 2 1
RE 08 White 3 2 1
RE 09 White Blend 3 2 1
RE 10 Yellow 3 2 1
RE 11 Yellow Blend 3 2 1
RE 12 Any Other Color or Blend 3 2 1
Miniature Roses (One or more blooms per stem):
RM 01 Mauve/Russet 3 2 1
RM 02 Orange 3 2 1
RM 03 Orange Blend 3 2 1
RM 04 Pink 3 2 1
RM 05 Pink Blend 3 2 1
RM 06 Red 3 2 1
RM 07 Red Blend 3 2 1
RM 08 White 3 2 1
RM 09 White Blend 3 2 1
RM 10 Yellow 3 2 1
RM 11 Yellow Blend 3 2 1
RM 12 Any Other Color or Blend 3 2 1
 

CONTAINER GARDENS
Plants
PA 05 Container Vegetables 5 3 1
PA 06 Container Herbs 5 3 1
PA 07 Fairy Gardens* 5 3 1
PA 08 Container, Porch or Patio 5 3 1
PA 09 Container, Tabletop (no larger than 14” pots) 5 3 1
PA 10 Other 5 3 1

*Fairy Gardens are miniature gardens with cacti, succulents, and other small plants and decorations to attract
fairies. Garden must contain at least three different kinds of plants; container may not weigh more than 20 lbs. or
be larger than 15" in any direction. May not contain live animals or artificial plants.
 

Fresh-Cut Flower, Fruit or Vegetable Arrangements
AM 01 Vegetable and/or Fruit 10 7 5
AM 02 Fresh Cut Flowers 5 3 1
AM 03 Dried or Preserved Materials 5 3 1

VEGETABLES

Any entry consists of the designated number of vegetables, as listed for each serial class
number below. For example, an entry in "VE17, Corn, Indian, (3)"; means an entry of 3 ears
of Indian corn. The remaining numbers refer to dollar amount of premiums paid for 1st , 2nd
and 3rd placings in each class.
VE 01 Beans, Green, Bush, (10) 3 2 1
VE 02 Beans, Pole, (10) 3 2 1
VE 03 Beans, Cranberry, (10) 3 2 1
VE 04 Beans, Purple, (10) 3 2 1
VE 05 Beans, Yellow Wax, (10) 3 2 1
VE 06 Beans, Shellout, Dry, (10) 3 2 1
VE 07 Beans, Lima, Large, (10) 3 2 1
VE 09 Beans, Lima, Small, (10) 3 2 1
VE 10 Beans, Other, (10) 3 2 1
VE 11 Beets, Any, (4) 3 2 1
VE 12 Cabbage, Red, (1) 3 2 1
VE 13 Cabbage, Flat, (1) 3 2 1
VE 14 Cabbage, Round, (1) 3 2 1
VE 15 Cabbage, Chinese, (1) 3 2 1
VE 16 Cabbage, Other, (1) 3 2 1
VE 17 Corn, Indian, (3) 3 2 1
VE 18 Corn, Pop, (3) 3 2 1
VE 19 Corn, Sweet, Bi-Color, In-Husk, (3) 3 2 1
VE 20 Corn, Sweet, Yellow, In-Husk, (3) 3 2 1
VE 21 Corn, Sweet, White, In-Husk, (3) 3 2 1
VE 22 Corn, Sweet, Other, (3) 3 2 1
VE 23 Cucumber, Slicing, (4) 3 2 1
VE 24 Cucumber, Pickling, (4) 3 2 1
VE 25 Cushaw, (1) 3 2 1
VE 26 Eggplant, Purple, (1) 3 2 1
VE 27 Eggplant, White, (1) 3 2 1
VE 28 Eggplant, Other, (1) 3 2 1
VE 49 Gourds, Small (4) Not Dried 3 2 1
VE 59 Gourds, Large (4) Not Dried 3 2 1
VE 60 Gourds, Other (4) Not Dried 3 2 1
VE 30 Muskmelon, Any, (1) 3 2 1
VE 31 Onions, Green, (6) 3 2 1
VE 32 Onions, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 33 Onions, Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
VE 34 Onions, White, (4) 3 2 1
VE 35 Onions, Other, (4) 3 2 1
VE 36 Okra, Green, (4) 3 2 1
VE 37 Okra, Purple, (4) 3 2 1
VE 38 Okra, Other, (4) 3 2 1
VE 39 Parsnips, (4) 3 2 1
VE 40 Peppers, Banana Peppers, (4) 3 2 1
VE 41 Peppers, Cayenne, (4) 3 2 1
VE 42 Peppers, Jalapeno, (4) 3 2 1
VE 43 Peppers, Large Green, (4) 3 2 1
VE 44 Peppers, Large Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 45 Peppers, Large Chocolate, (4) 3 2 1
VE 46 Peppers, Large Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
VE 47 Peppers, Pimento, (4) 3 2 1
VE 48 Peppers, Other, (4) 3 2 1
VE 50 Potatoes, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 51 Potatoes, White, (4) 3 2 1

VE 52 Potatoes, Sweet White, (4) 3 2 1
VE 53 Potatoes, Sweet Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 54 Potatoes, Any Fingerlings (4) 3 2 1
VE 55 Pumpkin, Pie-Type, (1) 3 2 1
VE 56 Pumpkin, Jack-O-Lantern, (1) 3 2 1
VE 57 Pumpkin, Miniature, (1) 3 2 1
VE 58 Pumpkin, Other, (1) 3 2 1
VE 61 Radishes, Chinese, (4) 3 2 1
VE 62 Radishes, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 63 Radishes, White, (4) 3 2 1
VE 64 Rhubarb, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 65 Rhubarb, Pink, (4) 3 2 1
VE 66 Squash, Summer, Crookneck, (3) 3 2 1
VE 67 Squash, Summer, Straightneck, (3) 3 2 1
VE 68 Squash, Summer, Zucchini, (3) 3 2 1
VE 69 Squash, Summer, Other, (3) 3 2 1
VE 70 Squash, Winter, Acorn, (1) 3 2 1
VE 71 Squash, Winter, Butternut, (1) 3 2 1
VE 72 Squash, Other, (1) 3 2 1
VE 73 Tomatoes, Cherry, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 74 Tomatoes, Cherry, Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
VE 75 Tomatoes, Italian Type, (4) 3 2 1
VE 76 Tomatoes, Plum, Small, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 77 Tomatoes, Plum, Small, Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
VE 78 Tomatoes, Pink, (4) 3 2 1
VE 79 Tomatoes, Red, (4) 3 2 1
VE 80 Tomatoes, Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
VE 81 Tomatoes, Other, (4) 3 2 1
VE 82 Turnips, Any, (4) 3 2 1
VE 83 Watermelon, Round, Big, (1) 3 2 1
VE 84 Watermelon, Round, Small, (1) 3 2 1
VE 85 Watermelon, Oblong, (1) 3 2 1
VE 86 Watermelon, Other (1) 3 2 1
VE 87 Vegetable, Other-Not Listed (1) 3 2 1
 

HERBS AND LEAFY GREENS
HG 00 Basil, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 01 Calendula, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 02 Dill, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 03 Endive, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 04 Fennel, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 05 Garlic, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 06 Kale, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 07 Lavender, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 08 Lettuce, Any, Plate 3 2 1
HG 09 Lemon Verbena, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 10 Mint, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 11 Mustard, Any, Plate 3 2 1
HG 12 Oregano, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 13 Parsley, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 14 Sage, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 15 Salsify, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 16 Spinach, Any, Plate 3 2 1
HG 17 Swiss chard, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 18 Thyme, Any, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 19 Herb, Other, Bunch 3 2 1
HG 20 Greens, Other, Bunch 3 2 1

NATIVE WOODY PLANTS
NW 01 Trumpet Vine-Campsis radicans 3 2 1
NW 02 Bottlebrush Buckeye-Aesculus parviflora 3 2 1
NW 03 Staghorn Sumac-Rhus typhina 3 2 1
NW 04 Witch Hazel-Hamamelis virginiana 3 2 1
NW 05 Eastern Red Cedar-Juniperus virginiana 3 2 1
NW 06 Ninebark-Physocarpus opulifolius 3 2 1

NW 07 Smooth Hydrangea-Hydrangea arborescens 3 2 1
NW 08 Black Locust-Robinia pseudoacacia 3 2 1
NW 09 White Oak-Quercus alba 3 2 1
NW 10 Sugar Maple-Acer saccharum 3 2 1
NW 11 Black Gum-Nyssa sylvatica 3 2 1

FRUITS
An entry consists of the designated number of fruits, as listed for each class number below.
For example, an entry in "FR14, Pear Asian, (4)"; means an entry of 4 Asian pears. The
remaining numbers refer to dollar amount of premiums paid for 1st , 2nd and 3rd placings in
each class.
FR 01 Apples, Green, (4) 3 2 1
FR 02 Apples, Red, (4) 3 2 1
FR 03 Apples, Striped, (4) 3 2 1
FR 04 Apples, Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
FR 05 Apples, Other, (4) 3 2 1
FR 06 Blackberries, (10) 3 2 1
FR 07 Blueberries, (10) 3 2 1
FR 08 Gooseberries, (10) 3 2 1
FR 09 Grapes, Blue, (Bunch) 3 2 1
FR 10 Grapes, Red, (Bunch) 3 2 1
FR 11 Grapes, White, (Bunch) 3 2 1
FR 12 Peaches, Yellow, (4) 3 2 1
FR 13 Peaches, White, (4) 3 2 1
FR 14 Pears, Asian, (4) 3 2 1
FR 15 Pears, Other, (4) 3 2 1
FR 16 Plums, Any, (4) 3 2 1
FR 17 Raspberries, (10) 3 2 1
FR 18 Fruit, Other,(4) 3 2 1
 

MOST UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL
MU 08 Zucchini, Largest 3 2 1

HONEY AND SWEETENERS
HS 01 Honey, Amber, Extracted, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 02 Honey, Amber with Comb, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 03 Honey, Dark , Extracted, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 04 Honey, Dark, with Comb, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 05 Honey, Light, Extracted, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 06 Honey, Light, with Comb, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 07 Sorghum, Dark, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 08 Sorghum, Light, (1Qt) 5 3 1
HS 08 Any other sweeteners, inc. maple syrup 5 3 1

FIELD CROPS

FC 01 Corn, Yellow, Cleaned, (6 ears) 5 3 1
FC 02 Corn, White, Cleaned, (6 ears) 5 3 1
FC 03 Hay, Alfalfa, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 04 Hay, Alfalfa/Grass, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 05 Hay, Grass, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 06 Hay, Red Clover, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 07 Hay, Red Clover/Grass, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 08 Hay, Mixed, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 09 Hay, Other, (5 lbs) 5 3 1
FC 10 Tobacco, Green, (1 stick of 5 stalks) 5 3 1
FC 11 Tobacco, Cured, (1 stick of 5 stalks) 5 3 1
FC 12 Tobacco, Cured, (3 Hands) 5 3 1