OH, I just LOVE baking contests! Don't you???
Here is the information on the Hometown Christmas Baked Goods Bonanza that went on this year, 2002!! I must say, I was a little disappointed in the outcome of entries. I hope to have more competition next year, so bake those goods ahead of time!! The following information will remain up for next year's event in 2003. If there are any changes for next year, I will post them.
Dear Interested Exhibitors:
The enclosed page has all the general rules and contest specifics listed. There is no pre-entry. All entries will be checked in at Hometown Christmas on November 29th, 2002, at the old Sun Bank Building! Watch for signs, but it is the brick building with the clock on Baldwin Avenue!
"Gingerbread Boys and Girls Decorating Contest"
"Baked Goods Contest"
"Chili Contest"
Judging Criteria
Gingerbread Boys and Girls Score Sheet
A. Quality of Workmanship (30 pts)
B. General Appearance (25 pts)
C. Variety (10 pts)
D. Originality of Design (25 pts)
E. Theme (10 pts)
Baked Goods Score Sheet
A. General Appearance (10 pts)
B. Frosting or crust (15 pts)
C. Lightness (15 pts)
D. Grain (15 pts)
E. Texture (15 pts)
F. Flavor (30 pts)
RULES:
General Rules:
1. All entries must be checked in between 8-8:30am and picked up between 4-5pm on November 29, 2002.
2. Any entry remaining after deadline will be discarded at the discretion of the chairperson.
3. The committee assumes no responsibility for damage or loss and all entries are entered at the owner's own risk. Normal care will be exercised in caring for all exhibits.
4. There will be 3-4 judges each for the Gingerbread and Baked Goods categories. The Chili category will be a People's Choice contest.
5. Award winners in the Gingerbread and Baked Goods categories will be announced at 12:00pm and the winners of the Chili category will be announced at 3:00pm on November 29, 2002.
6. You do not have to be present to win.
7. You may enter two categories per division (6 divisions - 12 entries total per person).
8. All decisions of the judges are final.
CATEGORIES:
1. Gingerbread Boys and Girls Decorating Contest
a. Divisions
1. Cloverbud - Under five
2. 5-7 years
3. 8-10 years
4. 11-13 years
5. 14-18 years
b. Rules
1. Open to all youth up to 18 years of age.
2. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded in
each division.
3. All gingerbread boys and girls must be baked.
4. Can be decorated any way participant wishes. Not restricted to
icing only.
5. Inappropriate gingerbread boys and girls will be disqualified.
6. Entries must be no less than three (3) inches and no more than ten (10)
inches from head to toe.
7. Judges will not award a prize to an entry, which, in their
determination, was not done solely by the child.
8. Youth may exhibit up to two (2) gingerbread people.
9. Child's first and last name must be on the back of the exhibit.
10. Judging criteria is as expressed on the score sheet for this competition.
2. Baked Goods Contest
a. Divisions
1. Breads
2. Pies (9" crust)
3. Cakes
4. Cookies (12 each)
5. Candies (12 each)
6. Other
b. RULES
1. Open to any willing participants. No age
divisions.
2. All entries must have an entrant's name and phone number on the bottom
of the plate or pan, not showing to the public.
3. All entries should be made from scratch. No purchased crusts, mixes, or
icings. Canned fillings are allowed. Baked goods should be made by
the entering exhibitor.
4. Items requiring refrigeration are not eligible for entry in any of the
classes.
5. All items must be accompanied by one copy of the written recipe and
directions.
6. All baked goods become the property of the Walton County 4-H council to
be sold as a fundraiser.
7. A 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be selected in each division.
3. Chili
a. RULES
1. Open to any willing participant; no age divisions.
2. All chili must be ready and fully prepared to eat when checked in.
3. Must be in a crock pot or other pot that can be heated electrically for
extended periods of time. (Please put name on pot).
4. Chili will be judged on a "People's Choice" basis. The
public will be given samples of the different chili and will be asked to vote on
their favorite. All votes will be made by secret ballot.
5. Each entry must be accompanied by one copy of the recipe and
directions.
Listing of the 2002 winners!
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Bread: No entries
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Cake: 1st place, Rose Di Biasi
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Cookie: 1st place, Rose Di Biasi. 2nd and 3rd, to be announced.
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Pie: 1st place Rose Di Biasi
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Candy: 1st place, yet to be announced. 2nd place, Rose Di Biasi
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Other: 1st place, yet to be announced. 2nd place, Rose Di Biasi
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Chili Cook Off Winner: To be announced.
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Gingerbread Decorating Winners:
To be announced.
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Raffle winner from booth owners:
To be announced.
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, please contact Jamie Bartlett at the Walton County Extension office at 892-8172 or email JBHereford@aol.com.