COOKING

DEPARTMENT #16

Entries accepted on Wednesday, July 30th — 10:00am to 1:00 PM
Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153

NOTICE:
    1. In case of a dispute, or misunderstanding, in any class of cooking, the decisions of the Judges and/or Superintendent of the Cooking Dept., will be considered fair, impartial, and final. All items are entered under these conditions.
    2. All cooking must be displayed on paper plates.
    3. All items must be fully cooled and wrapped in plastic wrap. No wrapping will be allowed inside the exhibit hall.
    4. Breads, both yeast and quick, may be entered as either full loaves or mini loaves. All other items should be regular sized.
    5. All items must be made from scratch - no use of mixes.
    6. Items will not be returned to the exhibitor.
    7. 6 items = 1 entry for cookies, rolls, brownies, squares, donuts, scones, candy, fudge and cupcakes.
    8. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  

DIVISION 01.0 COOKING BY INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS AND OVER
ARTICLE	1st	2nd	3rd
001-036	$10.00	$8.00	$5.00
* (1/2) dozen 001 Bread, white loaf yeast 002 Bread, dark loaf yeast 003 Bread, cinnamon loaf 004 Rolls, white yeast* 005 Rolls, dark yeast* 006 Rolls, cinnamon* 007 Muffins, plain* 008 Muffins, blueberry* 009 Muffins, any other* 010 Bread, quick loaf banana 011 Bread, quick loaf blueberry 012 Bread, quick loaf any other 013 Cake, any 014 Jelly Roll 015 Chocolate Roll 016 Whoopie Pies* 017 Brownies* 018 Squares, date filled* 019 Squares, any other* 020 Doughnuts, sugar* 021 Doughnuts, chocolate* 022 Doughnuts, any other*	023 Scones, any kind* 024 Fudge, chocolate* 025 Fudge, peanut butter* 026 Fudge, any other* 027 Candy, any other* 028 Cookies, sugar* 029 Cookies, molasses* 030 Cookies, filled* 031 Cookies, chocolate* 032 Cookies, chocolate chip* 033 Cookies, peanut butter* 034 Cookies, any other* 035 Yeast Coffee Sweet Bread 036 Cupcakes* 037 Pie, Apple 038 Pie, Berry 039 Any other cooking item 040 NEW! Cookie Sampler plate, at least six varieties, 3 samples of each variety (min. 18 cookies) 041 Yeast Bread Basket Sampler, at least four varieties 042 Best of Show $50.00 Cannot enter/awarded by Judges

DIVISION 02.0 COOKING BY INDIVIDUALS 17 YEARS AND UNDER Please enter age on entry form
ARTICLE	1st	2nd	3rd
001-0016	$8.00	$5.00	$3.00
* (1/2) dozen 001 Any sweet bread 002 Bread, yeast 003 Rolls, yeast* 004 Muffins* 005 Cake, any 006 Cookies, sugar* 007 Cookies, chocolate* 008 Cookies, chocolate chip* 009 Cookies, filled*	010 Cookies, any other* 011 Cupcakes* 012 Jelly roll 013 Brownies* 014 Candy* 015 Any other squares* 016 Fudge* 017 Whoopie Pies 018 Best of Show $25.00 Cannot enter/awarded by Judges

Click here for entry form

How to Fill Out the Premium Entry Form

Step 1: Read the Premium Book

Look through the Premium Book to decide what items you want to enter. Each department has specific rules, entry dates, and times. Make note of:

• The Department # (e.g., Baked Goods, Crafts, etc.)
• The Division # (subcategories within the department)
• The Article # (specific item you're entering)
• The Name of the Article (e.g., Apple Pie, Wooden Birdhouse)

Step 2: Complete the Entry Form

Fill in all parts of the form clearly:

• Your name, phone number, and mailing address
• Use a separate form for each department you enter
• List all your entries in the table provided

Be sure to sign the bottom of the form—this confirms that your work is original, created by you, and hasn’t won first place at this fair in past years.

Step 3: Plan Your Drop-Off

Check the Premium Book for the entry drop-off date and time for each department you’re entering. Your items must be dropped off during those designated times.

Step 4: Choose Your Tag Option

You have two options for getting your entry tags:

Option A: Get tags in advance (to avoid lines)

• Email your completed entry form to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  Deadline: Friday, July 25th
• Bring your items on the scheduled drop-off day—your tags will be ready for you!

Option B: Get tags on-site

• Bring your completed entry form and items during the drop-off time
• Our team will print the tags for you on the spot

If you have any questions or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to: Jessica Winslow – 207-227-2651

EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium.
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
   Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Each department requires its own entry form.
• All items must be original, made by the exhibitor, and not previously awarded first place at this fair.
• Violation of rules results in forfeiture of prizes and ribbons.

EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 3rd, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Monday, August 4th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651

Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 30 – AUGUST 3, 2025