Ribbons and small cash prizes for first place in major categories will be awarded.
Poultry Show: Categories will be determined by entries. Poultry must be confined with food and water in appropriately sized cages.
Canning: Canned goods will not be opened, but will be juried according to Virginia Dept. of Agriculture Guidelines. Categories: Fruit Preserves and Jellies; Pickles (sweet or sour); Vegetables; Fruit; Specialty Pickling (ex: canned meat, watermelon rind, etc).
Baking: Categories will be determined by entries. Baked goods will be tasted. Judges will consider appearance, texture, and taste.
Fresh Eggs: Eggs may be brown, white, or blue/green. They will be judged on cleanliness, uniformity of size, shape, and texture of shell. No internal inspection will be performed.
Fresh Produce: Garden produce of good quality, or unusual size, or type.
Flower Arranging: Cut flower arrangements combine artistic discipline with natural beauty, and enliven the contest room. The Fair encourages home gardeners to participate.
Photography Contest: Categories are Animals, Rural Life, and Signs of the Times. Please let your imagination guide your photographic eye. Photographs should be framed or mounted on stiff backing that will allow them to be displayed. Adult and Youth Divisions (youth 12 years and under).