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During the fair several Special Contests are held.

Adult Chocolate Dessert Baking Contest!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 6:30 pm

Sponsored by Hub Food Center, Zumbrota

 

Prizes:     First Place = $25 gift certificate       Second = $20 gift certificate       Third = $15 gift certificate

                                         Fourth = $10 gift certificate             Fifth = $5 gift certificate

 

Rules:

1.      Open to any individual who is a Minnesota resident; one entry per person.  Participant does not have to reside in county where fair is held.

2.      Entry must be a baked dessert made from “scratch” (no mixes).

3.      A minimum of ¼ cup of cocoa must be used.

4.      Entire dessert entry must be submitted on cardboard/disposable container for judging.

5.      Recipe(s) listing the ingredients, preparation instructions and recipe author must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of the page.  Include name, address and phone number on the backside of page.

6.      Judging will be based on the same criteria as Youth contest below.

Youth Cookie/Brownie/Bar Baking Contest!

Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Sponsored by Jimmy’s Pizza, Zumbrota

 

Prizes:     First Place = $15 gift certificate      Second = $10 gift certificate     Third = $5 gift certificate

 

Rules:

1.         Open to any individual who is age 8 through 18 years only and a Minnesota resident; one entry per person.  Participant does not have to reside in the county where the fair is held.

2.         Entry must be cookies, brownies or bars made from “scratch” (no mixes).

3.         A minimum of ¼ cup of chocolate baking chips must be used.

4.         Entry must be submitted as a plate of six (6) on doily-covered cardboard/disposable container.

5.         Recipe(s) listing the ingredients, preparation instructions and recipe author must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of the page.  Include name, address and phone number on the backside of page.

6.         Judging will be based on the following criteria:

a.      Flavor 30 points

b.      Overall Appearance 25 points

c.      Moistness and Crumb/Texture 20 points

d.      Consistency (size and shape) 15 points

e.      Creativity (appearance, ingredients, etc.) 10 points

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TOTAL                      100 points

Custard Pie Contest

Sponsored by Bridget’s Café

 

Thursday, August 11, 2011     Entries should be submitted from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

 

Prizes: 1st - $50 gift certificate, 2nd - $40 gift certificate, 3rd - $30 gift certificate

 

*** The winning recipe will be made and featured at Bridget’s Café

on Wednesdays during the month of September 2011. ***

 

Rules:  1)  The custard pie should be made with a homemade flour crust and a meringue topping.

            2)  Recipe listing the ingredients and preparation instructions must be submitted with the entry.

            3)  Open to any individual who is a Minnesota resident; one entry per person.

 

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Goodhue County American Dairy Association

Cheesecake and Coffee Cake Contest

 

Friday, August 12, 2011         Entries at 1:30 p.m.        Judging at 2:00 p.m.

 

Prizes: 1st - $15.00   2nd - $12.50   3rd -  $10.00

 

3 categories:  1)  Butter-type Coffee Cake

2)     Fruit-type Coffee Cake

3)      Baked Cheesecake

 

Entries must be a non-yeast coffee cake and include at least two (2) dairy products in the recipe.

The baked cheesecake must contain at least one (1) dairy product.

Recipe must be attached to the entry on a 3 x 5 card.

Representatives of the ADA will judge the entries.

 

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EDIBLE BUG CONTEST

Sponsored by Gary Farrell, Ace Pest Control, Goodhue

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Entries – 2 p.m.  Judging – 2:30 p.m.

 

Classes:  1) 5 years old & under   2) 6 & 7 year olds   3) 8 -10 year olds

 

Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 in each class  =  $15, $10 & $5.

 

Rules:

  1. Bugs should be created with foods such as vegetables, fruits, candy, etc.
  2. Exhibit should be displayed on a paper plate or cardboard no larger than 10” x 10”.
  3. Please include a 3”x5” card listing the name &/or type of bug, food items used to create your bug and any other information pertinent to your bug creation.
  4. Entries will be judged on overall appearance and creativity.
  5. One entry per participant.

Ugliest Hat Contest

Sponsored by the Belvidere Happy Go Luckies 4-H Club

Thursday, August 11th - 7:30 p.m. - Entertainment Tent

1)      Open to everyone

2)      It’s just that!  Who’s got the ugliest hat!               

3)      Judges decision is final

Prizes:  1st - $50.00, 2nd - $30.00 & 3rd - $20.00

Goodhue County Fair
Zumbrota, MN

Last changed 2011-07-05