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CREATIVE LIVING
COMPLETE
ENTRY GUIDE
Hello Summer!
Each exhibitor will receive one 2018 Alameda County Fair
admission ticket at time of entry delivery
For Questions, please contact:
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CREATIVE LIVING COMPLETE GUIDE
*For All Entry Drop Off, Enter Through Gate 12 on Valley Avenue*
Online Entry
Category Delivery Information Release Information
Deadline
Preserved Foods, Quilts, Building P
Knit/Crochet, Sewing, Arts & *Same location as 2016* Building C—South Door
Crafts, Wood, Special Craft April 25th Friday, May 18th 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tues. July 10th 12-8 p.m.
Competitions, etc. Saturday, May 19th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Baked Food—Period 1
Classic Treats Building C—North Door Building C—South Door
Decorated Food June 12th Friday, June 15th 7-10 a.m. (Enter Gate 12 on Valley) Tues. July 10th 12-8 p.m.
Mix It Up--Tricks with a Mix
Guittard Chocolate Contest June 13th Bui
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Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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Creative Living Table of Contents
Culinary Arts Hand Crafts
Rules Page 4 Rules Page 45
Beeswax & Honey Page 5 Arts & Crafts Page 46
Breads Page 6 Dolls & Animals Page 47
Cakes Page 7 Gourd Crafting Page 48
Classic Treats Made From Scratch Page 8 Mechanical Science Page 49
Confections Page 9 Miniatures Page 50
Cookies Page 10 Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Page 51
Decorated Foods Page 11 Paper Tole Page 52
King Arthur Flour Page 12 Physically/Mentally Challenged Exhibitors Page 53
Mix it Up! Tricks with a mix Page 13 Stained Glass Page 54
Mystery Cookie Page 14 Tole & Decorative Painting P a g e 5 5
Olive Oil Page 15 Wood Working & Wood Turning Page 56
Pies & Pastries Page 16
Preserved Foods Page 17-20 Special Craft Competitions
Professional Baked Foods Page 21 Bling Something Page 57
Professional Preserved Foods Page 22 Crafting Trends Page 58
S’mores No More Page 23 Decorate a Tree Page 59
Special Diet Page 24 Duct Tape Craft Page 60
Table Settings Page 25 Egg Carton Craft Page 61
Hand & Foot Print Art Page 62
Fiber Arts Literature Based Art Page 63
Rules Page 35 Mystery Craft Page 64
Crochet Page 36 Origami Page 65
Knitting Page 37 Perler Bead Art Page 66
Lace & Tatting Page 38 Pinterest Patriotic Craft Page 67
Needle Work & Embroidery Page 39 Pipe Cleaner Craft Page 68
Professional Quilting Page 40 Recycle It! Page 69
Quilting Page 41 Repurpose It! Page 70
Rugs Page 42 Shoebox Float Page 71
Sewing Page 43
Spinning & Weaving Page 44
Fair Time Cooking Contests
Beef Is King Cookout Page 26 Guittard Chocolate Contest Page 31
Cheesecake Contest Page 27 Honey, It’s a Dessert Contest Page 32
Cupcake Contest Page 28 My Family’s Favorite Cookie Contest Page 33
Cupcake Decorating Contest Page 39 My Family’s Favorite Pie Contest Page 34
Dad’s Favorite Dessert Contest Page 30
Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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CULINARY ARTS
Please read competition guidelines: Changes are made each year.
1) Eligibility:
a) Open to residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Solano Counties.
b) Open to amateurs only, except where designated under the Professional category.
c) Professional exhibitors (one who has sold more than half of the items made in any year within the entry category, who has taught classes for
payment, or is employed in the industry) must enter in the Professional categories only. Professionals receive ribbons, but do not qualify for
premiums.
d) The exhibitor must home prepare non-baked food entries within one year of the opening date of the fair. Non-baked food entries that have been
shown at previous Alameda County Fairs are not eligible and will be disqualified.
e) The Fair Association reserves the right to refuse any entry or to refuse to display any entry considered not to be in the best interest of the Fair. No
entry will be accepted where an exhibitor prescribes conditions under which they will exhibit.
2) Entries:
a) Please note all division and class limits.
b) Items may be transferred to a different division or class by fair personnel. This may result in the exhibitor exceeding class limits which may affect
award eligibility.
c) If allowed, and entering more than one recipe per class, the recipes must be different.
d) Within any year, each recipe may only be entered once.
e) Food entries do not need to be baked or preserved from an original recipe (unless otherwise specified), but must be handmade by the entrant
from scratch and must not use any prepared mixes (with the exception of Tricks with a Mix).
f) All baked foods must be entered with a complete recipe at time of delivery. Recipes will not be shared and will be returned with the judge’s
comment card.
g) Entry fees will not be refunded.
3) Presentation & Display:
a) The Fair will provide an exhibit tag. Please enter with the exhibitor’s name as you wish it to appear.
b) All Period 1 baked food items will be discarded prior to Period 2 delivery. Items may be discarded prior to that time if they become deteriorated;
this is at the discretion of fair personnel. When possible, the exhibit tags of discarded food will be displayed on the wall outside the office in
Building C for the duration of the fair.
c) Exhibits are displayed to interest the public and showcase the exhibits. The Alameda County Fair assumes total design control over the
presentation of the exhibit.
d) Whenever possible (with the exception of pies which should be entered in a glass pie plate) baked food entries should be delivered in non-
returnable, disposable containers, plates or wraps.
e) Baked goods will be displayed on plates provided by the fair. Unless otherwise specified, plate presentation has no effect on judging results.
4) Handling:
a) Greatest care will be exercised in handling exhibits, but the Fair Management, Alameda County Fair Association, and the County of Alameda will
not be held liable for loss, theft or damage of any kind from any cause. Submission of any work constitutes an agreement to this effect.
b) No one but the judges and departmental personnel will be allowed to handle exhibits.
5) Judging:
a) Entries are judged using the American System of Judging where exhibits are judged against each other. There is the availability of one 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Place. Honorable Mention may be awarded at the judge’s discretion. All 1st place winners in a division will compete against each other for the
Best of Show. Judges may choose to omit a placing if is believed to be without merit.
b) Qualified judges are selected by the Alameda County Fair. Judging decisions are final.
c) Judging results will not be given out by phone, mail, or email.
d) The Fair does not guarantee the payment of Sponsored special premiums and awards as they are secured in good faith.
e) Sweepstakes ties will be broken by number of 1st place entries.
6) Ribbons & Judge’s Comments:
a) Ribbons, judge’s comment cards, and recipes will be available for pick up in the office of Building C any time the fair is open beginning Sunday,
July 1st. Any desired ribbons, comment cards or recipes not picked up during the fair must be picked up on the exhibit release day,
Tuesday, July 10th from 12-8 p.m. Ribbons, comment cards, and recipes will not be mailed.
b) Unclaimed ribbons, comment cards and recipes will be held at the Exhibit Office until Labor Day. At that point, they will be discarded.
Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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Beeswax & Honey
Entry Fee: $2.00 Per Entry
Limit: 2 Per Class, Per Exhibitor
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Online Registration Deadline: April 25
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Delivery Information: Friday, May 18 3-8 p.m. or Saturday, May 19 9-3 p.m.
DIVISION 139—Beeswax & Honey
CLASS:
1. Chunk Comb Honey
2. Cut Comb Honey in plastic boxes
3. Extracted Honey--light
4. Extracted Honey--medium
5. Extracted Honey—dark
6. Framed Honey for extracting
7. Other Honey (crystalized, spun, finely granulated, etc.)
8. Toiletries made with beeswax or honey (lotions, soaps, etc.)
9. Gift Basket—must contain at least 5 items
10. Any Other (hand dipped candles, molded items, beeswax block, etc.)
SPECIAL RULES:
Please review Culinary Arts Rules page for detailed rules.
All entries of extracted and/or chunk honey must be submitted in a clear glass container.
All jars and lids must be clean.
Attach a list of ingredients for any toiletries. Please state percentage of beeswax and/or honey
used.
Judging Standards: Cash Prizes Per Class:
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1 Place: $6.00
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2 Place: $4.00
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3 Place: $3.00
25% Taste (if applicable)
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Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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Breads
Entry Fee: $2.00 Per Entry
Limit: 2 Different Recipes Per Class, Per Exhibitor
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Online Registration Deadlines: Period 1: June 12 Period 2: June 24
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Period 1 Delivery: June 15 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 103—PERIOD 1 DIVISION 104—PERIOD 1
CLASS: YEAST BREADS--LOAF CLASS: NON-YEAST BREADS—NON-LOAF
1. Ethnic (specify) 1. Coffee Cake
2. Herb (specify) 2. Corn Bread/Corn Muffins
3. Sourdough 3. Gingerbread
4. Whole Wheat 4. Muffins
5. Any Other Yeast Loaf (specify) 5. Scones
6. Any Other Non-Yeast (specify)
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Period 2 Delivery: June 27 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 114—PERIOD 2
CLASS: NON-YEAST BREADS--LOAF
DIVISION 115—PERIOD 2
1. Banana (with or without nuts)
CLASS: YEAST BREADS—NON-LOAF
2. Fruit (Cranberry, Lemon, etc.)
1. Bread Machine (No Mixes)
3. Pumpkin
2. Cinnamon Rolls
4. Savory
3. Shaped Bread/Rolls
5. Zucchini (with or without nuts)
4. Any Other Yeast Non-loaf (specify)
6. Any Other Non-Yeast Loaf (specify)
SPECIAL RULES:
Please review Culinary Arts Rules page for detailed rules.
Automatic bread machine breads will only be accepted in the bread machine class.
Breads—Enter One Whole Loaf, ½ pan, or 2 mini loaves.
Muffins, Scones, Rolls—Enter 7 pieces.
Judging Standards: Baked Food Sweepstakes:
10% General Appearance Cash Prizes Per Class: (Divisions 103-124)
30% Flavor
1st Place: $8.00 (1st=5 pBoainstesd, 2onnd =p3o ipnotsin etsa,r 3nerdd=:1 point)
25% Texture nd st
2 Place: $6.00 1 Place: $30
15% Crumb rd nd
3 Place: $4.00 2 Place: $25
10% Crust
3rd Place: $20
10% Recipe
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4 Place: $15
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5 Place: $10
Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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Cakes
Entry Fee: $2.00 Per Entry
Limit: 2 Different Recipes Per Class, Per Exhibitor
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Online Registration Deadlines: Period 1: June 12 Period 2: June 24
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Period 1 Delivery: June 15 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 106—PERIOD 1
DIVISION 105—PERIOD 1 Miscellaneous (No Layer) Cakes
Layer Cakes CLASS:
CLASS: 1. Angel Food
1. Banana Layer 2. Bundt
2. Chocolate Layer 3. Carrot
3. Fruit Flavored Layer 4. Cupcakes
4. Any Other Layer (specify) 5. Fruit Flavored
6. Any Other No Layer (specify)
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Period 2 Delivery: June 27 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 117—PERIOD 2
DIVISION 116—PERIOD 2 Miscellaneous (No Layer) Cakes
Layer Cakes CLASS:
CLASS: 1. Cake Pops
1. Carrot Layer 2. Cheesecake
2. Chocolate Layer 3. Cupcakes
3. White Layer 4. Pineapple Upside Down
4. Any Other Layer (specify) 5. Torte
6. Any Other No Layer (specify)
SPECIAL RULES:
Please review Culinary Arts Rules page for detailed rules.
Refrigeration is not guaranteed, so frostings will need to remain stable in a warm environment. No
whipped cream frosting.
Cakes—Enter whole cake (do not cut). Cupcakes—Enter 7 cupcakes.
Cake Pops—Enter 7 cake pops.
Judging Standards: Cash Prizes Per Class: Baked Food Sweepstakes:
25% Appearance st (Divisions 103-124)
1 Place: $8.00
30% Texture nd Based on points earned:
2 Place: $6.00 (1st=5 points, 2nd=3 points, 3rd=1 point)
35% Flavor
3rd Place: $4.00 1st Place: $30
10% Recipe nd
2 Place: $25
100% rd
3 Place: $20
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4 Place: $15
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5 Place: $10
Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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Classic Treats Made From Scratch
Entry Fee: $2.00 Per Entry
Limit: 2 Different Recipes Per Class, Per Exhibitor
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Online Registration Deadline: June 12
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Delivery Information: Friday, June 15 7-10 a.m.
DIVISION 112—Classic Treats Made From Scratch
CLASS:
1. Classic Treats Made From Scratch
SPECIAL RULES:
We all love classic treats such as Oreos, Peanut Butter Cups, Twinkies, and Granola Bars. Create
your own made from scratch version of a classic store-bought treat!
Open to all non-professional adults (Those who do not test or develop recipes for payment).
All entries MUST be submitted with a detailed recipe with complete instructions.
Enter 7 pieces
Judging Standards: Cash Prizes Per Class: Baked Food Sweepstakes:
25% Appearance st (Divisions 103-124)
1 Place: $8.00
30% Texture nd Based on points earned:
2 Place: $6.00 (1st=5 points, 2nd=3 points, 3rd=1 point)
35% Flavor
3rd Place: $4.00 1st Place: $30
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Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
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Confections
Entry Fee: $2.00 Per Entry
Limit: 2 Different Recipes Per Class, Per Exhibitor
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Online Registration Deadlines: Period 1: June 12 Period 2: June 24
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Period 1 Delivery: June 15 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 109—PERIOD 1
CLASS:
1. Caramels
2. Fudge
3. Toffee
4. Any Other (specify)
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Period 2 Delivery: June 27 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 120—PERIOD 2
CLASS:
1. Filled Chocolate Candy
2. Fudge
3. Truffles
4. Any Other (specify)
SPECIAL RULES:
Please review Culinary Arts Rules page for detailed rules.
Items should not be individually wrapped.
Please enter 7 pieces.
Judging Standards: Cash Prizes Per Class: Baked Food Sweepstakes:
15% Appearance st (Divisions 103-124)
1 Place: $8.00
Based on points earned:
25% Texture nd st nd rd
2 Place: $6.00 (1 =5 points, 2 =3 points, 3 =1 point)
20% Consistency rd st
3 Place: $4.00 1 Place: $30
30% Flavor nd
2 Place: $25
10% Recipe 3rd Place: $20
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100% 4 Place: $15
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5 Place: $10
Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
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Cookies
Entry Fee: $2.00 Per Entry
Limit: 2 Different Recipes Per Class, Per Exhibitor
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Online Registration Deadlines: Period 1: June 12 Period 2: June 24
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Period 1 Delivery: June 15 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. Period 2 Delivery: June 27 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
DIVISION 118—PERIOD 2
DIVISION 107—PERIOD 1
CLASS:
CLASS:
1. Chocolate Chip
1. Biscotti
2. Ginger
2. Brownie
3. Macaroons
3. Chocolate Chip
4. Oatmeal
4. Fruit Cookies or Fruit Bars
5. Peanut Butter
5. Molasses
6. Savory
6. Oatmeal
7. Shortbread
7. Shaped & Pressed
8. Snickerdoodle
8. Sugar
9. Any Other Cookie (specify)
9. Any Other Cookie (specify)
SPECIAL RULES:
Please review Culinary Arts Rules page for detailed rules.
Items should not be individually wrapped.
Please enter 7 pieces.
Judging Standards: Cash Prizes Per Class: Baked Food Sweepstakes:
30% Appearance st (Divisions 103-124)
1 Place: $8.00
25% Texture nd
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2 Place: $6.00 (1 =5 points, 2 =3 points, 3 =1 point)
35% Flavor
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3 Place: $4.00 1 Place: $30
10% Recipe nd
100% 2rd Place: $25
3 Place: $20
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4 Place: $15
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5 Place: $10
Entry Deadline is April 25th! (See individual pages for Baked/Decorated Food & Contest entry deadlines)
Click Here to Enter Online: http://alamed.fairwire.com
If you have any questions, please email
