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Competitions &
Special Events-
"CHOCOLATE LOVERS"
BAKING CONTEST
The Jefferson County Fair is hosting
two baking contests for all Jefferson County
residents. There isn’t an entry fee.
You
do not have to belong to
4-H or FFA. The Adult
Chocolate Dessert Contest is for ages 19 and over. The
Kids Cookie/Brownie/Bar contest is for ages 8 through 18 only. The
Prizes for adults is First $25.00, Second $20.00 and Third $15.00.
For the Kids it will be First $20.00, Second $15.00 and Third $10.00. Pre-registration
will NOT be required.
Entry forms
are available online or from the Fair Office. Entries
must arrive at the Jefferson County Showcase Tent no later than 5:00
p.m. Thursday, July 12th. Judging will be done on
Thursday, July 12th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone
is welcome to attend the judging, including fairgoers. The
rules follow:
Adult
Chocolate Dessert Contest
"Chocolate Lovers" Baking Contest Rules:
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Open to any individual who is a
Jefferson County resident.
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Entry must be a baked dessert
made from “scratch”
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A minimum of
¼ cup of
COCOA must be used.
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If frosting is used and it is
chocolate,
COCOA must be used.
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Dessert entry must be submitted
on cardboard for judging (no doily required)
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Recipe(s) listing the
ingredients, preparation instructions and recipe author must be
submitted with the entry, printed on one side of the page
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Judging will be based on the
following criteria:
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a)
Flavor |
30 points |
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b)
Overall Appearance |
25 points |
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c)
Moistness & Crumb/Texture |
20 points |
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d)
Consistency (Size & Shape) |
15 points |
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e)
Creativity (appearance, ingredients, etc.) |
10
points |
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TOTAL:
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100
points |
Kids Cookie/Brownie/Bar Contest
"Chocolate Lovers" Baking Contest Rules:
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Open to any individual who is age 8 to 18 years only and a
Jefferson County resident
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Entry must be cookies, brownies or bars made from “scratch”
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A minimum of ¼ cup of
BAKING CHIPS (any variety) must be used.
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If the entry has chocolate icing/drizzle,
COCOA must be used.
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Entry must be submitted as a plate of six (6) on a doily-covered
cardboard
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Recipe(s) listing the ingredients, preparation instructions and
recipe author must be submitted with the entry, printed on one
side of the page
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Judging will be based on the following criteria:
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Flavor |
30 points |
| b)
Overall Appearance |
25 points |
| c)
Moistness & Crumb/Texture |
20 points |
| d)
Consistency (Size & Shape) |
15 points |
| e)
Creativity (appearance, ingredients, etc.) |
10
points |
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TOTAL:
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100 points |
"CHOCOLATE LOVERS" BAKING CONTEST
ENTRY
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