Open Class Fruits and Vegetables
Pay Category 590
Entry times will be Tuesday of fair from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday of fair from 8 am to 11am. Closing time for entries is the same as stated in general rules. Any articles brought later cannot compete for prizes but may be placed on exhibit by permission of superintendent. A participant is only allowed one entry per class.
Fruits and Vegetables entries open to York and surrounding counties. Produce should be freshly harvested and not refrigerated. All garden produce shall be prepared appropriately for exhibiting. For more information, consult 4-H 226 "Selecting and Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit" which is available from the York County Extension Office. All items are five (5) each unless otherwise specified.
A champion and reserve champion will be named in Fruits and Vegetables and will receive $5 extra premium.
Vegetables
O3000 - Beans, green (in pod 1 doz)
O3001 - Beans, lima (in pod 1 doz)
O3002 - Beans, wax (in pod 1 doz)
O3003 - Beets
O3004 - Broccoli
O3005 - Brussels Sprouts
O3006 - Cabbage, green (2 head)
O3007 - Cabbage, red (2 head)
O3008 - Carrots
O3009 - Cauliflower (2 head)
O3010 - Cucumbers, slicing
O3011 - Cucumbers, pickling (1 doz)
O3012 - Dill (3 stks)
O3013 - Egg Plant (2)
O3014 - Garlic
O3015 - Kohlrabi, purple
O3016 - Kohlrabi, white
O3017 - Okra
O3018 - Onions, white
O3019 - Onions, yellow
O3020 - Onions, other
O3021 - Parsnips
O3022 - Peppers, hot
O3023 - Peppers, sweet
O3024 - Peppers, yellow
O3025 - Potatoes, red
O3026 - Potatoes, white
O3027 - Potatoes, sweet
O3028 - Radishes, red
O3029 - Radishes, white
O3030 - Rhubarb or pie plant
O3031 - Rutabagas
O3032 - Tomatoes, large red
O3033 - Tomatoes, large yellow
O3034 - Tomatoes, salad (1 dozen)
O3035 - Turnips
O3036 - Best Oddity (1)
O3037 - Other (not listed above)
Vine Products
2 of each item
O3038 - Watermelon
O3039 - Muskmelon
O3040 - Honeydew
O3041 - Pumpkin, field
O3042 - Pumpkin, pie
O3043 - Squash, acorn
O3044 - Squash, banana
O3045 - Squash, buttercup
O3046 - Squash, butternut
O3047 - Squash, hubbard
O3048 - Squash, scallop
O3049 - Squash, spaghetti
O3050 - Squash, summer
O3051 - Squash, crookneck
O3052 - Squash, straight neck
O3053 - Squash, zucchini
O3054 - Squash, other
O3055 - Ornamental gourds
Fruits
5 of each unless stated
O3056 - Delicious, red
O3057 - Delicious, yellow
O3058 - Jonathan
O3059 - Wealthy
O3060 - Winesap
O3061 - Any other variety apple
O3062 - Crabs, Whitney (8)
O3063 -Crabs, any other variety (8)
O3064 - Grapes (3 bunches)
O3065 - Peaches
O3066 - Pears
O3067 - Plums, tame (8)
O3068 - Strawberries (1 pint)
O3069 - Raspberries (1 pint)
O3070 - Blueberries (1 pint)
O3071 - Gooseberries (1 pint)
O3072 - Other Small Fruit (1 pint)
Largest Vegetable
Judged on weight. Only the heaviest will get ribbon and pay out
O3073 - Largest Pumpkin
O3074 - Largest Watermelon
O3075 - Largest Cantaloupe
O3076 - Largest Cabbage
O3077 - Largest Potato
O3078 - Largest Onion
O3079 - Largest Squash
Veggie/ Fruit Creations
Create your own "people" or "animals" or objects out of fruits and vegetables-like Mr. Potato Head, Zucchini Durante, and Smiley Banana. Judged on neatness and originality. The products used to create these may be homegrown or purchased.
O3080 - Vegetable/Fruit Creation
Scarecrows
Create a scarecrow with personality. The only guideline is size. Please limit the height to five feet and the arm span to three feet.
O3081 – Scarecrow
Garden Display
O3082 - Adult Garden Display - Exhibit consists of six or more different kinds of vegetables displayed appropriately for judging. Exhibitor must supply their own container for display. Display will be judged on vegetables and artistic ability.
O3083 - Youth Basket Display - Youth ages 8 or younger may exhibit in this class. Exhibit consists of between 3 and 8 different kinds of vegetables to be displayed in a basket provided at the time of entry. Baskets will remain the property of the York County Fair Board. Youth should bring a variety of vegetables for display at time of entry and will be given time to arrange their own display at the time of entry. No parents will be allowed in the display area.