August 16-19, 2023
Virginia Cooperative Extension Competitive Exhibits
Competitive exhibits are a great way to showcase agriculture-related skills and highlight the most prized locally-grown produce and locally-made products in the region. From fresh vegetables and fruit to jams, pumpkins, quilts, and more, we’re featuring the best of the best in the region at the Franklin County Agricultural Fair!
All 2023 entries/exhibits will be accepted Monday, August 14th from 2 pm – 8 pm. Entries will be judged on Tuesday, August 15th, and displayed at the fair, August 16-19. There is no fee to enter Competitive Exhibits. Participants are allowed to submit multiple entries in a category but only one entry per class. Please see the Entry Form and Rules. The top three winners in each class will be awarded ribbons. All divisions, categories, and classes are listed below. For questions or more information, contact Carol Haynes at 540-483-5161 or at haynes04@vt.edu.
2023 Competitive Exhibits Entry Form — PDF
2023 Competitive Exhibits Rules — PDF
DIVISION I – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Category: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Apples (any other variety) – Qty 3
- Apples (Delicious-Golden) – Qty 3
- Apples (Delicious-Red) – Qty 3
- Apples (Grimes) – Qty 3
- Apples (Stayman) – Qty 3
- Beans (Butter): unshelled or shelled – Qty 5
- Beans (Half Runner/Snap) – Qty 5
- Beans (Lima): unshelled or shelled – Qty 5
- Beans (October) – Qty 5
- Beans (Pinto) – Qty 5
- Beans (Soy) – Qty 5
- Beans (String) – Qty 5
- Beets – Qty 3
- Cabbage (head)
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots – Qty 3
- Corn, Indian – Qty 3 ears
- Corn, Stalk of – Qty 3
- Corn, White – Qty 3 ears
- Corn, Yellow – Qty 3 ears
- Corn: Misc. – Qty 3 ears
- Cucumbers – Qty 3
- Eggplant
- Figs – Qty 5
- Garlic – Qty 1 head
- Grapes – bunch
- Okra – Qty 5
- Onions – Qty 3
- Parsnips – Qty 3
- Peaches – Qty 3
- Pears – Qty 3
- Peas (Black-eyed): unshelled or shelled – Qty 7
- Peas (Sugar Crowder) – Qty 5 pods
- Pepper (Bell) – Qty 3
- Peppers (Hot) – Qty 3
- Peppers: Misc. (hot or sweet) – Qty 5
- Plums – Qty 3
- Potatoes, Red – Qty 3
- Potatoes, Sweet – Qty 3
- Potatoes, White – Qty 3
- Potatoes, White Sweet – Qty 3
- Pumpkin – small
- Pumpkin – medium
- Pumpkin – large
- Largest pumpkin (adult & youth)
- Radishes – Qty 5
- Squash, Acorn
- Squash, Blue Hubbard
- Squash, Butternut
- Squash, Summer or Crookneck
- Squash, Pattypan
- Squash, Winter
- Squash, Zucchini
- Tomatoes, Cherry (red or yellow) – Qty 5
- Tomatoes, Green – Qty 3
- Tomatoes, Red – Qty 3
- Tomatoes, Yellow – Qty 3
- Turnips – Qty 3
- Watermelon – small
- Watermelon – medium
- Watermelon – large
- Largest Watermelon (adult & youth)
- Miscellaneous
Category: Flowers and Plants (Live – No Artificial)
- Arranged, Dish Garden
- Arranged, Dried Cut Flowers
- Arranged, Dried Wild Flowers
- Arranged, Fresh Flowers
- Arranged, Straw Flowers
- Flowers – Asters
- Flowers – Chrysanthemums
- Flowers – Cockscomb
- Flowers – Dahlias
- Flowers – Dahlias – PonPoms
- Flowers – Gladiolus
- Flowers – Marigolds
- Flowers – Roses
- Flowers – Snapdragon
- Flowers – Zinnias
- Flowers – Miscellaneous
- Potted Plants (Blooming)
- Potted Plants (Non-Blooming)
- Potted Plants (Cactus/Succulents)
- Plants – Miscellaneous
Category: Miscellaneous Agricultural Products
- Apples (dried)
- Beans (any variety, dried)
- Beeswax
- Chestnuts
- Chinquapins
- Corn (dried)
- Eggs
- Figs (dried)
- Honey (quart)
- Honey in Comb (part section)
- Honey in Comb (quart unstrained)
- Maple Syrup (quary)
- Molasses (quart)
- Ornamental Gourds
- Peaches (dried)
- Persimmons
- Popcorn
- Strawberries (dried)
- Sunflower heads
- Tobacco (any type) – 3 bundles
- Misc. Nuts (walnuts, pecans, hickory)
- Miscellanous – Any other Ag products
DIVISION II – HOMEMAKING
Category: Canned Fruits
- Apple Butter
- Apple Juice
- Apples
- Applesauce
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Grape Juice
- Jams (fruit, any variety)
- Jams, any other
- Jelly (fruit, any variety)
- Jelly, any other
- Peaches
- Pears
- Misc. Canned Fruit
- Wine, Fruit
- Wine, Red
- Wine, White
- Miscellanous – Any other canned fruit
Category: Canned Vegetables and Meats
- Asparagus
- Barbeque Sauce
- Beans (Lima)
- Beans (October)
- Beans (Pinto)
- Beans (Snap or String)
- Beef (jar)
- Beef Vegetable Soup
- Beets (not pickled)
- Carrots
- Chicken (jar)
- Corn
- Ketchup
- Kraut
- Peas (Black-eyed)
- Peas (English)
- Peas (Sugar Crowder)
- Peppers (banana)
- Peppers (hot)
- Pork (jar)
- Potatoes
- Salsa
- Soup Mixture
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Squash
- Tomato Juice
- Tomato Soup
- Tomatoes
- Venison-deer (jar)
- Miscellanous canned vegetables and meats
Category: Pickles and Relishes
- Pickle, Bread and Butter
- Pickle, Dill
- Pickle, Icicle
- Pickle, Lime
- Pickle, Mixed
- Pickles, Sweet
- Pickled Beets
- Pickled Green Beans
- Pickle, Okra
- Pickle, Okra and Tomatoes
- Pickle, Peach
- Pickle, Peppers
- Pickle, Tomato
- Pickle, Watermelon Rind
- Chow Chow
- Corn Relish
- Pickle Relish
- Tomato-Pepper Relish
- Miscellanous Pickles or Relishes
Category: Bread, Cakes, Candy, Cookies and Pies
- Bread, Banana Nut
- Bread, Biscuits (Dog)
- Bread, Biscuits, Baking Soda
- Bread, Gingerbread
- Bread, Loaf (Yeast)
- Bread, Muffins, any variety
- Bread, Pumpkin
- Bread, Rolls (Yeast)
- Bread, Sourdough
- Bread, Zucchini
- Breads, Miscellaneous (any other type)
- Cake, Applesauce
- Cake, Chocolate
- Cake, Coconut
- Cake, Decorated
- Cake, Devils’ Food
- Cake, German Chocolate
- Cake, Loaf
- Cake, Pound
- Cake, Prune
- Cake, Pumpkin
- Cake, Spice
- Cake, Sponge
- Cake, White
- Cake, Yellow
- Cakes, Miscellaneous (any other type)
- Candy, Assorted (4 kinds)
- Candy, Fudge, Caramel (4 pieces)
- Candy, Fudge, Chocolate (4 pieces)
- Candy, Fudge, Peanut Butter (4 pieces)
- Candy, Sea Foam (4 pieces)
- Cookies, Assorted (4 kinds)
- Cookies, Brownies – Qty. 4
- Cookies, Chocolate Chip – Qty. 4
- Cookies, Molasses – Qty. 4
- Cookies, Oatmeal – Qty. 4
- Cookies, Peanut Butter – Qty. 4
- Cookies, Miscellaneous – Qty. 4
- Pie, Apple
- Pie, Cherry
- Pie, Chess
- Pie, Coconut
- Pie, Mixed Fruit
- Pie, Pecan
- Pie, Pumpkin
- Pie, Sweet Potato
- Pie, Miscellaneous (any other type)
- Miscellaneous – Any other baked good
DIVISION III – CRAFTS
Category: Crocheting
- Afghan (full)
- Afghan (baby)
- Animal
- Booties
- Doilies
- Doll
- Outfit (baby)
- Pocket Book
- Poncho
- Potholder
- Scarf
- Shawl
- Sweater, Cardigan (adult)
- Sweater, Cardigan (child)
- Sweater, Pullover (adult)
- Sweater, Pullover (child)
- Vest
- Miscellanous crocheted item
Category: Knitting
- Afghan (full)
- Afghan (baby)
- Doll
- Hat
- Outfit (baby)
- Poncho
- Scarf
- Sweater, Cardigan (adult)
- Sweater, Cardigan (child)
- Sweater, Pullover (adult)
- Sweater, Pullover (child)
- Vest
- Miscellanous knitted item
Category: Quilts
- Hand Pieced & Quilted
- Machine Pieced & Quilted
- Appliqued
- Embroidered/Cross-stitch Candlewick
- Barn Quilt, 2×2
- Barn Quilt, 4×4
- Barn Quilt, all other sizes
- Miscellanous Quilt
Category: Textiles
- Batik
- Bedspread
- Coasters
- Crewel Work
- Cross-Stitch Framed Picture
- Doll Clothes
- Embroidered Article
- Fabric Bowl
- Hem-Stitched Article
- Macrame
- Needlework, Cotton
- Needlework, Picture
- Needlework, Pillow
- Needlework, Wool
- Needlework, Other
- Painted Cloth
- Painted Glass
- Painted Wood
- Patchwork, Afghan
- Patchwork Item, Misc.
- Patchwork, Item
- Place Mats
- Plastic Canvas
- Pot Holders
- Rug
- Sofa Pillow
- String Art
- Stuffed Animal or Doll
- Table Runner
- Tote Bag or Pocketbook
- Weaving, Hand
- Weaving, Loom
- Miscellaneous Textiles
Category: Misc
- Basket Weaving
- Breadwork
- Birdfeeder
- Candles
- Ceramics (glazed)
- Ceramics (unglazed)
- Christmas Tree Ornaments
- Concrete Castings (including hypertufa)
- Handcrafted Doll
- Jewelry
- Leatherwork
- Metal Work
- Pocketbook (crafted not textile)
- Pottery (hand)
- Pottery (wheel thrown)
- Primitive
- Rock Art
- Sculpted Lamp Shade
- Shell Craft
- Soap
- Stenciling
- Stained Glass Article
- Woodwork
- Wreath
- Miscellaneous – Any other craft not listed elsewhere
Category: Artwork/Adult (All Kinds – No Photography)
- Acrylic
- Folk Art
- Painted Window
- Pastels/Chalk
- Pencil/Charcoal
- Oil Painting
- Water Color Painting
- Miscellaneous Artwork/Other Medium
Category: Children’s Artwork (All Kinds – No Photography)
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Kindergarten — 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade and Above
DIVISION IV – PHOTOGRAPHY
Category: Century Farms/Farming
- Ages 6 – 12 years
- Ages 13 – 18 years
- Ages 19 and over
Category: Family Farming
- Ages 6 – 12 years
- Ages 13 – 18 years
- Ages 19 and over
Category: Farm Animals
- Ages 6 – 12 years
- Ages 13 – 18 years
- Ages 19 and over
Prices, policies, programs, schedules, attractions and entertainment subject to change or cancellation without notice. No Rainchecks. No Refunds. No weapons, guns or knives allowed at the event. The Franklin County Agricultural Fair and/or County of Franklin reserves the right to refuse admission.