Jefferson County Fair

"CHOCOLATE LOVERS" BAKING CONTEST

"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 Activity Center - Stage Area no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8th. Judging will be done on Thursday, July 8th 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:
1. Open to any individual who is a Jefferson County resident.
2. Entry must be a baked dessert made from "scratch"
3. A minimum of ¼ cup of COCOA must be used.
4. If frosting is used and it is chocolate, COCOA must be used.
5. Dessert entry must be submitted on cardboard for judging (no doily required)
6. Recipe (s) listing the ingredients, preparation instructions and recipe author must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of the page
7. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
a) 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
TOTAL: 100 points

Kids' Cookie/Brownie/Bar Contest
"Chocolate Lovers" Baking Contest Rules:
1. Open to any individual who is age 8 to 18 years only and a Jefferson County resident
2. Entry must be cookies, brownies or bars made from "scratch"
3. A minimum of ¼ cup of BAKING CHIPS (any variety) must be used.
4. If the entry has chocolate icing/drizzle, COCOA must be used.
5. Entry must be submitted as a plate of six (6) on a doily-covered cardboard
6. Recipe (s) listing the ingredients, preparation instructions and recipe author must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of the page
7. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
a) 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
TOTAL: 100 points

FAIREST OF THE FAIR COMPETITION
The Fairest of the Fair competition is open to persons within a Jefferson County School District. This year we have two contestants; Tabitha Kelman, Watertown and Claire Scholten, Lake Mills. Contestants are judged on their poise, public speaking abilities, fair knowledge, and any other areas. The Final Question will be at 6:15 p.m. at the Activity Center Stage. Come out and cheer your favorite contestant on Wednesday, July 7 at 8:00 pm to see if Tabitha or Claire will be the 2010 Fairest of the Fair for Jefferson County at the Grandstand during the Badger State Tractor Pull.

For information on this position, please contact the Fair Park Office at 920/674-7148 M-F 7-3:30. This is a public relations position and looks great on a resume.

CRICKET SPITTING CONTEST
The fifth annual cricket spitting contest will be held at the 2010 Jefferson County Fair on Wednesday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. during Kids' Day.
The contest is divided into three divisions including the pee wee division for children ages 10 and under, the junior division for children ages 10 to 14 and the senior division for participants ages 15 and over. The winner of each division will advance to the finals which will begin at 3 p.m.
Participants must spit the cricket while standing within a 3-foot diameter circle within 10 seconds of when they put the cricket in their month. Participates can use any technique they choose as long as the cricket remains completely intact. The distance is then measured from the edge of the circle to where the cricket ends even if it bounces or slides.