Open Show

Open Show Rules and Regulations

Superintendents: Char Greenzweig and Becky Meyer

General Rules for all Divisions

$1 entry fee per item
All Open Class Exhibitors must reside in Floyd County
Entries will be accepted Wednesday July 16th from 4pm -6pm in the Youth Enrichment Center
- No pre-registration neccesary
Judging will take place Wednesday July 16th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- The area for open class will be closed to the public during judging
Exhibit release time is Saturday July 19th from 5pm - 7pm
- Any awards will be forfeited if any part of an entry is removed before release time. This also applies to entries left after release time.
Ribbons awarded for all entries.
"Best of Show" will be awarded to the top exhibit in each division
"Best of Show" will be awarded to the top exhibit in challenge classes
Open Class exhibits do not advance beyond the Floyd County Fair
Superintendents have the right to:
- Re-categorize any exhibit
- Remove any exhibit or part that is unsightly
- Arrange exhibits for display
If there is no competition within a class, the judge and superintendents shall decide which placing shall be awarded
Entries cannot have been exhibited at a previous Floyd County Fair.
Any protests must be made in writing, signed and turned into the Fair Office by Thursday July 17th at 11am. The superintendents and Fair Board members will examine any protests and settle them by 12pm that day and no further hearings will be held.

Division 10 Horticulture (Flowers)

Exhibitor must grow all specimens
Additional rules for class 10-A (Cut Flower):
- Exhibit will contain 1-3 stems per specimen
- Specimens shall be displayed in clear bottles
- Specimens may have some foliage
Any vase/pot/design accepted for classes 10-B to 10-E

Class 10-A Cut Flower (of any specimen
Class 10-B Arrangement of Cut Flowers
Class 10-C Single Specimen Potted/Hanging Plant
Class 10-D Multiple Specimen Potted/Hanging Plant
Class 10-E Other

Division 20 Horticulture (Other)

Exhibitor must grow all specimens
Exhibits are to be displayed uncovered on heavy paper, plastic, or foam plates of suitable size.
Produce shall be clean from dirt. Do not wash or peel.
Additional Rules for 20-P (Horticulture Container Display):
- Must include a minimum of 5 specimens
- Containers may be a basket, box, etc.

Class 20-A Cabbage (1 Head)
Class 20-B Cucumbers (4)
Class 20-C Green Beans (10)
Class 20-D Onions (3)
Class 20-E Peppers (3)
Class 20-F Potatoes (4)
Class 20-G Sweet Corn (6 Cleaned Ears)
Class 20-H Tomatoes (3)
Class 20-I Carrots (4)
Class 20-J Other Vegetable
Class 20-K Apples (5)
Class 20-M Grapes (2 Bunches)
Class 20-N Other Fruit
Class 20-O Herbs
Class 20-P Horticulture Container Display

Division 30 Sewing

Exhibitor must have made all exhibits

Class 30-A Sewing - Clothing
Class 30-B Sewing - Other
Class 30-C Quilts - Hand Quilted
Class 30-D Quilts - Machine Quilted
Class 30-E Wall Hanging / Table Runner - Hand Quilted
Class 30-F Wall Hanging / Table Runner - Machine Quilted
Class 30-G Other

Division 35 Needle Arts

Class 35-A Hand Knitted / Crocheted
Class 35-B Cross Stitch / Counted Cross Stitch
Class 35-C Other

Division 40 Photography

Exhibitor must have taken photos (No Professionals Allowed)
No restrictions for editing photos, other than must be done by exhibitor
Photos may be black and white or color
Photos must be no smaller than 4X6 and no larger than 11X14
It is suggested that photos be mounted on foam board or matted, but not required
No frames allowed

Class 40-A Landscape / Buildings
Class 40-B Animals / Nature
Class 40-C People
Class 40-D Other
Class 40-E Photo Challenge Class: 2025 – In Motion
Theme will Change Each Year

Division 50 Culinary

Recipes must be included on a note card
All baked goods must be on a disposable plate in a plastic bag
Additional Rules for Class 50-G to 50-J:
- Foods may not be tasted, but will be opened
- Must include the date canned
Additional Rules for Class 50-K (Preserved Food Display)
- Jars will not be opened
- Display will be judged on creativity and uniqueness
- Display container may be a basket, box, etc.
- Must contain a minimum of 3 different canned goods

Class 50-A Quick Breads
Class 50-B Yeast Breads
Class 50-C Rolls / Muffins (Plate of 4 - 6)
Class 50-D Cakes
Class 50-E Cookies (Plate of 4 - 6)
Class 50-F Pies
Class 50-G Canned Vegetables
Class 50-H Canned Fruit
Class 50-I Canned Jams / Jellies
Class 50-J Canned Other
Class 50-K Preserved Food Display

Division 60 Hobby

Any exhibit made from a kit must be labeled as such
Is your craft/hobby unique in some way? Maybe there is something extraordinary about your item. Attach a small note of explanation for the judge. Do Not put your name on the cards.

Class 60-A Jewelry / Beadwork
Class 60-B Ceramic / Stained Glass
Class 60-C Drawings / Paintings
Class 60-D Paper Crafts
Class 60-E Wood
Class 60-F Other
Class 60-G Hobby Challenge: 2025 – "Sparkle"
(Theme Will Change Each Year)

Division 70 Just for Kids

For children ages 12 and under
Exhibitor has the option of competing in the Just for Kids division or any other open show division
Follow the same rules and guidelines listed in the open class divisions

Class 70-A Horticulture (Flower)
Class 70-B Horticulture (Other)
Class 70-C Sewing & Needle Arts
Class 70-D Photography
Class 70-E Hobby

Open Show

Open Show Rules and Regulations

Division 10 Horticulture (Flowers)

Division 20 Horticulture (Other)

Division 30 Sewing

Division 35 Needle Arts

Division 40 Photography

Division 50 Culinary

Division 60 Hobby

Division 70 Just for Kids

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