Culinary Arts

Online entry STILL OPEN FOR BAKED GOODS

Printable entry forms available

2. No articles will be released prior to release dates.

3. Exhibitors may enter only one (1) item per class number.

4. Every exhibit must remain intact until specified release dates. Exhibitors are not allowed to help themselves in removing an entry. Assistants are provided for this purpose. All items left at the Utah State Fair after entry pick up date become the property of the Utah State Fair.

5. Only articles listed will be accepted for entry.

6. All exhibits in Home Canning classes must have been prepared within the past year. AN ITEM WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED IN A PREVIOUS UTAH STATE FAIR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

7. Entries are limited to residents of Utah.

8. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in his or her name. There is no age limit.

9. The Supervisor reserves the right to refuse entries offered in case there is anything objectionable or not fit for judging or if the entry requires more space than can be allowed.

10. Entries will be accepted in designated classes only.

11. All candy entries become property of the Utah State Fair.

12. All Perishable items will be sprayed with a preserving spray and will be discarded after the last day of the Utah State Fair.

2. A Best of Show Rosette will not be awarded unless there is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner to choose from in that Division.

3. Additional prizes may only be awarded at the discretion of the judges and with prior approval from the Fair Administration.

4. Supervisors, Culinary Arts employees and judges may enter articles for display only.

5. Premiums will be paid as shown for that Division unless otherwise specified.

6. A Judge or Supervisor may move an entry into the correct class if the entry was placed in the wrong class by the exhibitor

See judging criteria by Division below.

LP-Professional- Any exhibitor who has attained a high level of proficiency in their field of interest, but also receives monetary compensation. (ex: sells online, in person in a store)

LAA-Advanced Amateur-Any exhibitor who has attained a high level of proficiency in their field of interest. Also does not receive monetary compensation.

LA-Amateur-Any exhibitor ages 18+ that is not professional, advanced or special artist

LS-Sr. Citizen- Age 65 and Over

LY-Young Amateur– Age 12-17

LJ-Junior Amateur- Age 6-11

LC-Children- Age 5 and under

LSA-Special Artist-The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as a person who: (1) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that person; (2) Has a record of such an impairment; or (3) Is regarded as having such impairment. The impairment must be relevent to the art style.

An exhibitor cannot receive more than one award in any Class.

Winners will not forfeit placing premium with Best of Show or Grand Award.*There must be at least 3 placings in a department per division in order to award a Best of Show for the following:

One Best of Show awarded in each Division for the following departments as Judge deem worthy:

• LP Professional - $25 & a Rosette
• LAA Advanced Amateur - $20 & a Rosette
• LA Amateur - $15 & a a Rosette
• LS Senior Citizen - $15 & a Rosette
• LSA Special Artist - $15 & a Rosette

Judges may select up to 10 Best of Show awards in the Young Amateur, Junior Amateur, Children and Special Artist Divisions (all classes competing). *There must be at least 3 placings in a division in order to award a Best of Show for the following:

• LY Young Amateur - $10 & a Rosette
• LJ Junior Amateur - $10 & a Rosette
• LC Children - $10 & a Rosette

Special Awards

1. Grand Prize Award - $60, Rosette, and an Award will be given to the best exhibit in the entire show, selected from the various Best of Show awards. Selection to be made by the judges and the department supervisor.
2. People’s Choice - $25 and a Rosette - Voting will take place September 5th through the 8th and the award will be placed on September 9th.
3. Judge’s Choice –a Rosette
4. Supervisor’s Choice – a Rosette

• Division A - Fresh Fruits
• Division B - Vegetables
• Division C - Jams
• Division D - Jellies
• Division E - Syrups
• Division F - Juice
• Division G - Pickles and Relish
• Division H - Sauces
• Division J - Condiments
• Division K -Dehydrated Vegetables and Herbs
• Division L - Dehydrated Fruits
• Division M - Freeze Dried Vegetables Herbs
• Division N - Freeze Dried Fruits
• Division P - Freeze Dried Foods
• Division Q - Homemade Candy
• Division R - Bread, Loaf
• Division S - Rolls, Yeast Pan Rolls
• Division T - Artisan Breads
• Division U - Sweet Loaf Breads
• Division V - Desserts
• Division W - Cakes
• Division X-Muffins