Department 40 Special Baking Contests - 2019 September 6th through 15th America's First Fair - York Fair
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2019
Department 40
Special Baking Contests
September 6th through 15th
America’s First Fair
York County Agricultural Society
York Fair
334 Carlisle Avenue
York PA 17404
717-848-2596
Fax 717-845-1718
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Deadline for mail in entries is August 23rd
Department 40 must be
pre-registered by September 1
DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE AFTER SEPTEMBER 1st
Dept 15 Baked Products (Classes 1-115) and Dept 40 Judging begins
Thursday, September 5, at 12 noon
Entry Hours
Day
Wednesday September 4 All Dept. 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Dept 15 Baked Products
Classes 1-115
Thursday September 5
All Dept 40
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All other Dept.
Thursday September 5
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pick-up Times
Monday September 16 12-8 p.m.
Tuesday September 17 5-7 pm
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address all communications to
YORK FAIR
334 Carlisle Avenue, York, PA 17404
PHONE (717) 848-2596 FAX (717) 845-1718
ADMISSIONS, HOURS OF OPERATION
ALL GATES WILL OPEN -
Monday-Thursday @ 12:00 P.M. Friday-Sunday @ 11:00 A.M. Sept. 6 thru Sept. 15, 2019.
Exhibit Buildings open Monday-Thursday 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Friday-Sunday 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Commercial Buildings open Monday-Thursday 12:00 P.M. to10:00 P.M.
Friday-Sunday 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Memorial Hall will close at 9.00 P.M. on September 15th
PRICES
Under 6 years ............................................................................................. Free
Children/Teens (6-18) & College Students w/ Student ID ........................... $4.00
19 years and up .......................................................................................... $8.00
Automobiles, Delivery Vehicles:
Daily Parking Fee ................................................................................................. $7.00
Season Admission, Vehicle and Driver ................................................................. $75.004
GENERAL INFORMATION
JUDGES
Exhibitors are not permitted to act as judges in a class in which he or she exhibits or is directly or
indirectly interested.
Judges must not award prizes to an unworthy exhibit. In the absence of competition, or where only
one exhibit is entered, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or no premiums will be awarded according to the merit of the
exhibit.
Judges will make special mention of meritorious exhibits for which no premium is offered.
Interference with judges will not be permitted. Interfering exhibitors will be barred from competition.
All award books or sheets must be properly signed by the judges and returned to the head of the
department immediately after the completion of awards.
In paying premiums, no evidence of awards will be recognized except the entry book and sheets,
signed by superintendents and judges. Ribbons, cards and labels that may be attached to exhibits
will not be recognized.
The decision of the judges will be final in all cases except where error, fraud, misrepresentation
or collusion, not discovered at the time of the award, is proven. In such cases, the decision of the
Management will be final.
Entry Policy
For exhibits in Horticultural Hall use Gate 2 (Madison Ave. at Richland Ave.) only!
There is no entry fee. Exhibitors, upon delivery of their article or articles to the proper
department, will be given an exhibitors ticket which will bear the identifying numbers of the
exhibit. This entitles Exhibitors to purchase one (1) Exhibitor Admission Ticket ($8.00 value)
for $4.00 for each item entered.
These Special Tickets are available in the Exhibition Hall when entering your items. THEY
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON ANY OTHER DATES. ONLY ONE TICKET PER ITEM
ENTERED.
This Coupon Void if reproduced or tampered with in any way. Exhibits which have been
erroneously entered may, at the discretion of the Director in Charge and Superintendent of the
Department, be transferred to the proper class previous to the judging. If such classes have
been judged they shall not be re-judged.
Premiums shall be paid only on awards indicated by Judges’ records. Names shall be covered on
exhibits until judging is completed.
In the absence of competition in any class, the right is reserved to award premiums which the
exhibit merits.5
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 01
Entry hours Wednesday 1-9 pm and Thursday 9 am – 12 noon
ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST
CONTEST DATE Thursday, September 5, 2019
PRIZES: 1st = $100.00 2nd = $75.00 3rd = $50.00
All contestants must preregistered by September 1,
Recipe will be submitted with your product
1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Angel Food Cake contest at any other fair in
2019.
3. Entry must be an Angel Food Cake made from “scratch”.
4. Pennsylvania produced & packed eggs are requested to be used if at all possible. Please look
for the PEQAP or PA Preferred logo or PA packaging dates on the carton.
5. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after
baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise
distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.
6. The entire Cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard. (All pans, plates and dishes are
considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
7. Recipe(s) listing the ingredients and the preparation instructions must be submitted with the entry
(printed on one-side of 8-1/2" x 11" size paper). Entrant’s name, address and phone # must be
printed on the back of all the
pages. (All recipes and cakes will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be
returned.)
8. The 2017 & 2018 first place winners are not eligible to compete in the 2019 contest.
9. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Flavor (smell, taste, flavoring) 30 points
Inside Characteristics (texture & lightness) 25 points
Overall Appearance (surface, size, color) 20 points
Creativity 15 points
Topping, Icing or Decoration 10 points
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2020 PA Farm Show competition.
Prizes for the PA State Angel Food Cake Winners:1st = $500 2nd = $250 3rd = $100
Sponsors: Pennsylvania’s Egg Farmers & PA State Association of County Fairs
2019 Participating Fair and 2020 PA Farm Show Contest Rules PSACF Release: January 20196
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 02
Entry hours Wednesday 1-9 pm and Thursday 9 am – 12 noon
Co-Sponsors of
PA State Association of County Fairs
2019 HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE CONTEST
CONTEST DATE: Thursday, September 5, 2019
PRIZES
First Place - $150.00
Second Place - $75.00
Third Place - $50.00
All contestants must pre-registered by September 1,
Recipe will be submitted with your product
CONTEST RULES
1. Participant must be an individual amateur baker who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Homemade Chocolate Cake contest at any other fair in
2019.
3. Entry must be a layered chocolate cake made from "scratch". Pre-made mixes are not acceptable
ingredients.
4. Entry must be frosted, and frosting must be made from “scratch”.
5. Cake recipe must feature chocolate or cocoa as a main ingredient.
6. The entire cake entry must be submitted for judging on cardboard or other food safe disposable setting. (All
pans, plates and dishes are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
7. Recipes must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all
ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be
printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes and cakes will
become the property of the York Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be returned.)
8. Refrigeration is not available at the fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must
indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption
after judging for food safety reasons.
9. The 2017 & 2018 first place winners are not eligible to compete in the 2019 contest
10. Judging Criteria:
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points (moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points (even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 points (consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal)
Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 points (taste, texture, even color)
TOTAL 100 points
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2020 PA Farm Show competition.
Premiums for the 2020 PA FARM SHOW competition
First Place - $500.00 Second Place - $250.00 Third Place - $100.00
Fourth Place – Rosette Ribbon Fifth Place – Rosette Ribbon7
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 03
Entry hours Wednesday 1-9 pm and Thursday 9 am – 12 noon
Cupcake Showdown
CONTEST DATE: Thursday, September 5, 2019:
All contestants must preregistered by September 1,
Recipe will be submitted with your product
Sponsored by
King Arthur Flour
Cupcakes will be judged on taste and decorations as they relate to the theme.
Prizes
1st Place: $75 Gift Card to the Baker’s Catalogue/www.KingArthurFlour.com
2nd Place: $50 Gift Card to the Baker’s Catalogue/www.KingArthurFlour.com
3rd Place: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking Cookbook
• Bake your cupcake using King Arthur Flour; limit one entry per person.
• Six (6) cupcakes must be displayed on a disposable plate and on a paper doily.
• Use no mixes for the batter. Any frostings or toppings are allowed and decorations must be eatable.
• With your pre-baked entry, provide a matching clear/typed recipe (illegible recipes may be disqualified) with
specific recipe ingredients and amounts, followed by clear directions. Along with recipe and entry,
contestants should submit their contact information and a King Arthur Flour package, product label, UPC
code or purchase receipt.
• All recipes entered become the property of King Arthur Flour Co. By participating, contestants agree that
King Arthur Flour may edit, adapt, copyright, publish and use any or all of the recipes entered. They may also
use contestant names and photos for publicity, promotion, or advertising without compensation.
• The 2017 & 2018 first place winners are not eligible to compete in the 2019 contest.8
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 04
Entry hours Wednesday 1-9 pm and Thursday 9 am – 12 noon
2019 PA Preferred™ Junior Baking Contest
Cookies, Brownies and Bars
CONTEST DATE: Thursday, September 5, 2019
Prizes
First Place - $50.00 Gift Certificate plus a $20.00 Cash Prize
Second Place - $25.00 Gift Certificate plus a $15.00 Cash Prize
Third Place - $15.00 Gift Certificate plus a $10.00 Cash Prize
1st 2nd 3rd
Cookies $10 $7 $5
Brownies $10 $7 $5
Bars $10 $7 $5
First place winner in each category will compete for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
All contestants must preregistered by September 1,
Recipe will be submitted with your product
Contest Rules
The goal of the PA Preferred™ Baking Contest is to encourage young people across the Commonwealth to
participate in Pennsylvania’s agricultural fairs by showcasing Pennsylvania grown and produced products in
their contest entries.
RULES:
1. Participant must be an individual amateur baker (ages 8 through 18) who is a Pennsylvania resident. One
entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this PA Preferred™ Junior Baking contest at any other fair
in 2019.
3. Entry must be a plate of six (6) individual sized portions of the baked entry item.
4. Entries must be made from scratch. Premade mixes are not acceptable ingredients.
5. At least two (2) PA Preferred™ ingredients must be used in the recipe. Some examples of qualifying
ingredients are PA Preferred™ grains such as oats or flour, butter, milk, eggs, fruits and/or vegetables.
6. Entry must be submitted for judging on a food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are
considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
7. Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all
ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. The PA Preferred™ ingredients must be listed
clearly in the ingredient list, specifying the ingredients and the company that made/grew them (ex: PA
Preferred Milk – Galliker’s brand). Entrant’s name, age, address and phone number must be printed on the
back side of all the pages. (All recipes and cookies-brownies-bars will become the property of the Fair or PA
Farm Show and will not be returned.)
8. A PA Preferred™ logo is not required because not all PA Preferred™ products carry the label. The name of
the ingredient and the source is sufficient. For a list of acceptable products visit papreferred.com. Additionally,
PA Preferred™ staff will assist in locating PA Preferred™ ingredients, as needed.9
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 04
9. Refrigeration is not available at the fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must
indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption
after judging for food safety reasons.
10. The 2017 & 2018 first place winners are not eligible to compete in the 2019 contest
11. Judging Criteria:
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points (appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points (even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 points (uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 points
TOTAL 100 points
First Place Winner is eligible for the 2020 PA Farm Show competition. Premiums for the 2020 PA FARM
SHOW competition
First Place - $500.00
Second Place - $250.00
Third Place - $100.00
Fourth Place – Rosette Ribbon
Fifth Place – Rosette Ribbon
SPONSOR: PA Preferred™
Released by PA State Association of County Fairs: January 2019
2019 Participating Fair and 2020 PA Farm Show Contest Rules10
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 05
Entry hours Wednesday 1-9 pm and Thursday 9 am – 12 noon
The York Fair
And
PROUDLY SPONSOR
“32 nd
Annual BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST”
All contestants must preregistered by September 1,
Recipe will be submitted with your product
CONTEST DATE: Thursday, September 5th, 2019
Bake your favorite apple pie and enter it in the 32nd Annual “Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest” for cash prizes
and an opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania Farm Show, held at the Farm Show Complex in January
2020. The First Place winner will be invited to exhibit in the Apple Pie Contest at the Farm Show for additional
cash prizes. Creativity is essential to a varied competition. Do not limit your contest to a “traditional” two-
crusted apple pie.
Prizes for the Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest are as follows:
First Place: $ 200.00 Fourth Place: $ 75.00
Second Place: $ 150.00 Fifth Place: $ 50.00
Third Place: $ 100.00 Sixth Place: $ 25.00
CONTEST RULES:
1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident; only one entry per person.
2. Entrants may NOT have won 1st place in this Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest at any other
fair in 2018.
3. Entry to be a pie that must include at least 60% apples in the filling. It does not need to be a
“traditional” two crusted apple pie and it can have a variety of fillings.
4. The entire pie must be submitted for judging in a disposable pie pan. (All pans, plates and dishes
are considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
5. The recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted with the entry. It should be submitted on one
side of 8 ½” by 11” paper. The recipe must list all the ingredients, quantities and the preparation
instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the
pages. (All recipes and pies will become the property of the Fair or PA Farm Show and will not be
returned.)
6. Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after
baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise
distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons.11
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 05
7. The 2017 & 2018 first place winners are not eligible to compete in the 2019 contest
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Flavor…………………………………………………….30 points
Filling: consistency, doneness, moistness & flavor …25 points
Crust: color, flavor, texture doneness ……………….20 points
Overall Appearance ……………………………………15 points
Creativity …………….……………………………………10 points
TOTAL 100 Points
Prizes for the 2020 PA Farm Show Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest:
1st $500.00
2nd $250.00
3rd $100.00
4th Ribbon
5th Ribbon
PA FARM SHOW BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST SPONSORS:
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs.12
Dept. 40 – Division 1 – Class 06
York Fair’s
Youth Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest
Ages 6-17
1. Participant must be an individual amateur baker (ages 6 through 17) who is a Pennsylvania resident.
2. One entry per person.
3. Entry must be a plate of six (6) individual sized portions of the chocolate chip cookie entry.
4. Entries must be made from scratch. Premade mixes are not acceptable ingredients.
5. Entry must be submitted for judging on a food safe disposable setting. (All pans, plates and dishes are
considered to be disposable and will not be returned.)
Hint: For better presentation slide plate of baked goods into zip lock bag instead of covering with plastic wrap.
6. Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. Recipe must list all
ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, age, addresses and phone number
must be printed on the back side of all the pages. (All recipes will become the property of the York Fair)
Judging Criteria:
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points (appropriate for the type of cookie) Inside
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points (even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . .15 points (uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 points
Ribbons & Cash Prizes
CLASS # AGE GROUP 1st 2nd 3rd
1 6-8 $10 $7 $5
2 9-11 $10 $7 $5
3 12-14 $10 $7 $5
4 15-17 $10 $7 $5
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