Apiary & Maple Products – Dept. 23
Bring entries to the Fair from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2019
Entries will not be accepted the week of the Fair.
DEPARTMENT 23 SECTION 1 APIARY
JUDGING:
Class 8 is judged on uniformity of color, bees, presence of queen, brood, honey, and cleanliness and appearance of observation hive.
Comb honey is judged on perfection in filling, capping uniformity, neatness, and cleanliness of section.
Extracted honey is judged on body, clarity and cleanliness.
Beeswax is judged on color and purity.
Premiums:
1st – $3.00
2nd – $2.50
3rd – $2.00
CLASS:
1. Honey – Light comb, 3 sections
2. Honey – Dark comb, 3 sections
3. Honey – Light extracted, 3 one-pound jars
4. Honey – Amber extracted, 3 one-pound jars
5. Honey – Dark amber extracted, 3 one-pound jars
6. Honey – Finely crystallized, 3 one-pound jars
7. Beeswax – Not less than one pound
Premiums:
1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd – $3.00
8. Bees, any race – one frame observation hive
Premiums:
1st – $6.00, 2nd – $4.00, 3rd – $3.00
9. Collective exhibit: honey, wax, honey products & bees
DEPARTMENT 23 SECTION 2 MAPLE PRODUCT
JUDGING: Syrup is judged on flavor, color, density and clarity.
PREMIUMS:…..1st – $3.00 2nd – $2.00 3rd – $1.50
CLASS:
1. Maple Syrup – One pint container
2. Maple Sugar – Soft, small individual cakes not less than one-half pound