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YOUR GUIDE TO ENTER
2015 OC Fair Competitions
CUT FLOWER
Open to California Residents, Adult and Youth (Ages 6-18)
Dates to Remember...
Competition Date
Check-In Time
Online Registration Deadline
Thursday, July 16
7-9:30 am
Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm
Tuesday, July 21
7-9:30 am
Monday, July 20 at 2 pm
Tuesday, July 28
7-9:30 am
Monday, July 27 at 2 pm
Tuesday, August 4
7-9:30 am
Monday, August 3 at 2 pm
Tuesday, August 11
7-9:30 am
Monday, August 10 at 2 pm
*There is no entry pickup dates for these competitions. All entries are discarded before the next competition date.
Contacts...
Garden & Floral Coordinator
GardenFloral@ocfair.com (714) 708-1619
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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How to Enter the Cut Flower Competition
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Need Help?
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How to Deliver Your Entry to the Fair
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Tickets
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How Is My Entry Judged
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What If I Get an Award
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Ribbons
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The Checks in the Mail
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Division 201 - 205 Specimen Bloom
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Division 211 - 215 Specialty Bloom
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How to Prepare for the Rose Bloom Competition
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Division 301 - 305 Rose: Known Cultivar
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Division 311 - 315 Rose: Unknown Cultivar
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How to Prepare for the Dahlia Bloom Competition
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Division 401 - 405 Dahlia: Known Cultivar, less than 6 inches
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Division 411 - 415 Dahlia: Known Cultivar, greater than 6 inches
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Division 421 - 425 Dahlia: Unknown Cultivar, less than 6 inches
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Division 431 - 435 Dahlia: Uknown Cultivar, greater than 6 inches
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How to Prepare for the Youth Cut Flower Competition
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Division 801 - 805 Youth Specimen Bloom
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Division 811 - 815 Youth Specialty Bloom
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Division 821 - 825 Youth Rose Bloom
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Division 831 - 835 Youth Dahlia Bloom
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OC Fair Guidelines
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OC Fair Garden & Floral
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Rules We Need You to Read
CUT FLOWER
RULES
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Read Competition Guidelines: Changes are made each year.
Open to all California residents, Adults (ages 19 and older) and Youth (ages 6-18). Youth must turn 6 on or
before July 17, 2015 and cannot turn 19 on or before July 17, 2015.
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See registration and competition dates on page 1 of this guide. No reminder cards will be sent.
The OC Fair reserves the right to refuse any entry that has a serious disease or insect problem.
Entires incorrectly entered/identified will be disqualified.
Entires will be discarded at the end of the competition.
Only one stem per vase.
Wedges may be used to support flowers, but must be placed below the lip of vase.
Competitors will not be permitted to use their own vases.
The OC Fair is not responsible for lost, damaged or dead items.
Cut Flower entries will be discarded before the next competition date and cannot be picked up..
See specific competitions for detailed rules and criteria.
OC Fair Garden & Floral
We Need You to Read...
CUT FLOWER
HOW TO ENTER
Who May Enter: Open to all California residents, Adults (ages 19 and older) and Youth (ages 6-18).
Processing Fees: None - It’s free to enter this competition.
Entry Limit:
• Division “Rose: Known Cultivar” will not be limited to one entry per class - it will be limited to one entry per rose
cultivar.
• EXAMPLE: Although “Celebrity” and “St. Patrick” are both yellow Hybrid Tea Roses, entering both roses is
permitted because they are distinct cultivars – cultivar name is required.
• Dahlia Bloom Divisions is not be limited to one entry per class.
• ALL OTHER COMPETITIONS: Maximum of 1 entry per class per competition date. If multiple entries are
submitted by an individual within the same class entries will be disqualified.
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Choose from among the divisions and classes listed.
Maximum of 1 entry per class per competition date. If multiple entries are submitted by an individual within the
same class entries will be disqualified.
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Go to ocgard.fairmanager.com and register online before the deadline.
All entries are limited to home-grown flowers.
Entries must be made under the name of the individual who prepared it. Do not use business or fictitious
names. There are no team entries. Please enter using exhibitors name as it will appear on the display tag.
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You will receive an e-mail notification and confirmation immediately when entry is received. Please check your
Spam/Junk folder first before contacting the OC Fair.
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Bring your entry(s) to the Centennial Farm on competition date(s). Enter Gate 1 off Fair Drive.
Check-in time is 7-9:30 am. Exhibitors must check in by 9:30 am, without exception.
Final submission of all entries by 10 am, without exception.
OC Fair Garden & Floral
the Cut Flower Competition…
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NEED HELP?
Need assistance with the online entry?
HOW TO DELIVER
your Entry to the Fair...
Where to Deliver Entries
Bring your entry(s) to Centennial Farm on the listed Competition Date(s). Enter Gate 1 off Fair Drive.
Check-in time is 7-9:30 am. Exhibitors must check in by 9:30 am (without exception). Final submission of all
entries by 10 am (without exception).
Claim Checks
Will be provided when exhibits are delivered.
TICKETS, YEA!
Free OC Fair Admission
Exhibitors (6 years and older) will receive one 2015 OC Fair admission ticket
per competition date. One ticket per entry, not per person. Exhibitor must be
present to receive ticket. Claim checks will only be redeemable for an
admission ticket during the hours of competition delivery.
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Our staff is here to help!
Help Days: Wednesday, July 15
Monday, July 20
Monday, July 27
Monday, August 3
Monday, August 10
Time:
10am-2pm
Location:
Centennial Farm, Silo Building
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enter through Gate 4 off of Arlington Drive, park in
Lot B and enter through the Centennial Farm Gate.
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HOW IS MY ENTRY
JUDGED?
Adult Divisions
Youth Divisions
Youth (ages 6-18) Divisions: Placed using the Danish Judging System. Each entry is scored on how well it meets a
standard – not how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average)
Award.
Judging
Judging is not open to the public. Judges’ decisions are final. Judges have the authority to disqualify any entry that does
not meet the requirements specified. Judges are not obligated to award a place unless an entry merits a place.
Judges
Qualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator and are selected from local professionals who are the top in
their field. Judges may judge different divisions from year to year.
Criteria
Awards
Form 25%
Color 20%
Substance 15%
Stem & Foliage 20%
Balance & Proportion 10%
Size 10%
Best of Show
Division Winner
1st/Blue
2nd/Red
3rd/ White
Honorable Mention
Points
5 points each
3 points each
1 points each
No Premiums Offered
Sweepstakes
Adult and Youth Sweepstakes in Cut Flower will be tallied based on the accumulated points (see above) for all 5 judging
days. Sweepstakes awards are as follows:
• Adult Competitions
• Adult Cut Flower Sweepstakes
Ribbon & $50
• Youth Competitions
• Youth Cut Flower Sweepstakes (ages 6-12)
• Youth Cut Flower Sweepstakes (ages 13-18)
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Ribbon Only
Ribbon Only
OC Fair Garden & Floral
Adult (19 and older) Divisions: Placed using the American Judging System ranking exhibits one against another (i.e. 1st,
2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention, Division Winner, and Best of Show).
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WHAT IF I GET AN AWARD?
Judging Results
RIBBONS, YEA!
Ribbons: Ribbons may be picked up on the following Competition
Dates listed on page 1 and on final Pickup Day on Monday, August
17, 7 am - Noon.
THE CHECK’S IN
THE MAIL
Sweepstakes Award Checks/Premiums
Will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry
form and mailed within 30 days after the close of the OC Fair. Signed judging
sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags
will not be accepted.
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Results can be viewed online at ocfair.com/results. We post results online as soon as possible. Please do not call or email
for competition results.
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Specialty Bloom
Competition Dates
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 201-205 Class:
Division 211-215 Class:
1. Alstroemeria
1. Rarest Bloom
2. Amaryllis
2. Most Extreme
3. Begonia
3. Most Unusual Looking
4. Canna Lily
4. Most Striking Color
5. Cleome
5. Succulent Bloom
6. Clivia
7. Coneflower
8. Daylily
9. Delphinium
10. Fuchsia
11. Gardenia
12. Geranium (includes Pelargonium)
13. Gladiolus
14. Hibiscus
15. Hydrangea
16. Iris
17. Lily (Lilium)
18. Orchid
19. Plumeria
20. Stephanotis
21. Sunflower
22. Zinnia
23. Any Other Not Listed, specify
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Specimen Bloom
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ROSE BLOOM
HOW TO PREPARE
Recommended Resources
• Identification and Cultivar Information: helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php
• Judging: ars.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/042012Version-GLRFJR-FINAL-4-2012.pdf
• General Rose Information: ars.org
Rose Bloom Competition Rules
• “Rose: Known Cultivar” not limited to one entry per class; limited to one entry per rose cultivar.
• EXAMPLE: “Celebrity” and “St. Patrick” are both Yellow Hybrid Tea Roses, entering both under “02 Hybrid
Tea/Grandiflora” is permissible as they are each a distinct cultivar.
• “Rose: Unknown Cultivar” is limited to one entry per class. Open to novice competitors only.
• All entries should conform to either a Single Bloom (single bloom, no side buds) or Spray (bloom count is greater
than bud count).
• Available all 5 competition dates.
How do I determine the name of my rose? The first step in determining the identity of a mystery rose is to check
for a tag or other label at the base of the plant. If none exists, take a sample to a local rose expert. Many roses may
never be identified – that’s why we created the “Unknown Cultivar” Division.
Judging Criteria
Form (25%) - petals are to unfurl in a perfect spiral from a point in the center
Color (20%) - not dull, blotchy, faded, or burned
Substance (15%) - looks and feels “fresh”
Stem and Foliage (20%) - long, straight stem with clean intact foliage, avoiding stem-on-stem
Balance & Proportion (10%) - stem and foliage length and size balanced with bloom
Size (10%) - blooms are of healthy and robust size for the cultivar
*Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora specific criteria. For more information on judging, see Resources above.
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for the Rose Bloom
Competition…
ROSE BLOOM
Rose: Known Cultivar
CULTIVAR NAMES MUST BE PROVIDED
Not limited to 1 entry per class. Limit 1 entry per
cultivar.
Rose: Unknown
Cultivar
Open to novice competitors, limit 1 entry per class.
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 301-305 Class:
Division 311-315 Class:
1. Floribunda/Polyantha
1. White/Blend
2. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora
2. Yellow/Blend
3. Miniature/Mini Flora
3. Apricot/Blend
4. Old Garden/Shrub
4. Orange/Orange-Red/Blend
5. Climbing/Species
5. Pink/Blend
6. Red/Blend
7. Mauve/Blend
8. Russet
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Competition Dates
DAHLIA BLOOM
HOW TO PREPARE
Recommended Resources
• Terminology: stanford.edu/group/dahlia_genetics/dahlia_terminology.htm
• General Dahlia Information: dahlia.org
Dahlia Bloom Competition Rules
• Dahlia Bloom Divisions are not limited to one entry per class. Competitors will not be limited to number of entries
permitted.
• Multi-colored flowers are to be classified by dominant color only.
• Remove all foliage.
Judging Criteria
Color (25%) - Faults: dull, faded, or burned
Form (35%) - Faults: gaps, lopsided, green center, open center, flat, immature
Substance (20%) - Faults: flowers soft, lack springiness, droopy, failing, falling, shriveled
Stem (10%) - Faults: crooked, too short, too long, too thick, weak, wiry
Bloom Position (10%) - Faults: down-facing, side facing.
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for the Dahlia Bloom
Competition…
DAHLIA BLOOM
Dahlia: Known
Cultivar
less than 6 inches
Rules
• Cultivar names must be provided
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 401-405, Class:
1. White, solid
2. Yellow, solid
3. Orange, solid
4. Pink, solid
5. Red/Dark Red, solid
6. Lavender/Purple, solid
7. Blend, any colors
8. Bi-color, any colors
9. Flame, red and yellow
10. Variegated, any colors
Dahlia: Known
Cultivar
greater than 6 inches
Rules
• Not limited to a single entry per class
• Cultivar names must be provided
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 411-415, Class:
1. White, solid
2. Yellow, solid
3. Orange, solid
4. Pink, solid
5. Red/Dark Red, solid
6. Lavender/Purple, solid
7. Blend, any colors
8. Bi-color, any colors
9. Flame, red and yellow
10. Variegated, any colors
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• Not limited to a single entry per class
DAHLIA BLOOM
Dahlia: Unknown
Cultivar
greater than 6 inches
Rules
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 431-435, Class:
1. White, solid
2. Yellow, solid
3. Orange, solid
4. Pink, solid
5. Red/Dark Red, solid
6. Lavender/Purple, solid
7. Blend, any colors
Dahlia: Unknown
Cultivar
less than 6 inches
Rules
• Not limited to a single entry per class
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 421-425, Class:
1. White, solid
2. Yellow, solid
3. Orange, solid
4. Pink, solid
5. Red/Dark Red, solid
6. Lavender/Purple, solid
7. Blend, any colors
8. Bi-color, any colors
9. Flame, red and yellow
10. Variegated, any colors
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8. Bi-color, any colors
9. Flame, red and yellow
10. Variegated, any colors
OC Fair Garden & Floral
• Not limited to a single entry per class
YOUTH CUT FLOWER
HOW TO PREPARE
• Only 1 stem per vase is permitted.
• Entries incorrectly entered/identified will be disqualified.
• Wedges may be used to support flowers, but must be placed below the lip of vase.
• Rose Cultivars: An excellent rose resource is helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php.
Judging Criteria
Color, form, health, foliage, size, stem, distinctiveness and uniformity.
Awards
Blue, Red and White Ribbons
Premiums: No premiums offered.
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for the Youth Cut Flower
Competition…
YOUTH CUT FLOWER
Youth Specimen Bloom Youth Rose Bloom
Competition Dates
Rules
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Entries should conform to either a Single Bloom (single
bloom, no side buds) or Spray (bloom count is greater
than bud count).
Division 801-805, Class:
2. Amaryllis
3. Begonia
Competition Dates
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
4. Canna Lily
Division 821-825, Class:
5. Cleome
1. White/Blend
6. Clivia
2. Yellow/Blend
7. Coneflower
3. Apricot/Blend
8. Daylily
4. Orange/Orange-Red/Blend
9. Delphinium
10. Fuchsia
11. Gardenia
12. Geranium (includes Pelargonium)
13. Gladiolus
5. Pink/Blend
6. Red/Blend
7. Mauve/Blend
8. Russet
14. Hibiscus
15. Hydrangea
16. Iris
17. Lily (Lilium)
18. Orchid
19. Plumeria
Rules
• Multi-colored flowers are to be classified by dominant
color only.
20. Stephanotis
• Remove all foliage.
21. Sunflower
Competition Dates
22. Zinnia
23. Any Other Not Listed, specify
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
Division 831-835, Class:
Youth Specialty Bloom
1. White, solid
Competition Dates
3. Orange, solid
July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11
4. Pink, solid
Division 811-815, Class:
5. Red/Dark Red, solid
1. Rarest Bloom
2. Most Extreme
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Youth Dahlia Bloom
2. Yellow, solid
6. Lavender/Purple, solid
7. Blend, any colors
3. Most Unusual Looking
8. Bi-color, any colors
4. Most Striking Color
9. Flame, red and yellow
5. Succulent Bloom
10. Variegated, any colors
OC Fair Garden & Floral
1. Alstroemeria
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
ONLINE ENTRY
Dates to Remember
• Please check the individual Competition Guides for entry deadlines, as well as dates and times for entry
delivery and pickup. Dates and times are absolute. Late entries will not be accepted.
Who May Enter
Enter Online
• Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com. Incorrect or incomplete information on online entry may disqualify
the exhibit or cause delay in issuing awards.
• Online submission of data requires that you understand that the decision of the judge is final. You agree to
abide by all rules and regulations contained in the OC Fair Competition Guides and understand that such
rules and regulations are incorporated with and become a part of this agreement. You hereby release the
OC Fair and the State of California from all liability of every kind and character on account of loss,
damages or injury to property, which may occur on the fairgrounds.
Processing Fees
• Most divisions require processing fees (check individual Competition Guides.) Fees are payable online
with a credit card. No refunds will be issued.
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• Some divisions are open only to Orange County residents and some limit the number of entries and age of
entrants. Check individual Competition Guides for who may enter each competition.
• Youth must enter the divisions and classes specified for their age group. The exhibitor’s age as of July 17,
2015, determines their age group.
• Youth may not enter in the Adult divisions. Open Youth who turn age 19 by July 17, 2015, are considered
adults. 4-H youth members in good standing may be age 19 as outlined by the 4-H Cooperative Extension
Office. 4-H members who are age 19 may choose to enter as either a 4-H Young Adult or Adult - they may
not enter both. This rule applies for all OC Fair 4-H Competitions.
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS
Acceptable Entries
• No entries or works with copyright or licensing infringement will be accepted. If there is any reproduction
of a registered trademark item or work of another artist, the OC Fair reserves the right to disqualify the
entry.
• The OC Fair is a family-oriented event. Any entry deemed inappropriate for family viewing will be disqualified prior to judging.
• Articles which are objectionable, stained, soiled, broken, or not ready for hanging will not be accepted for
judging and will not be displayed. You will be notified for pickup.
• OC Fair reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally or to cancel any entry, disqualify exhibitors,
prohibit exhibition of entries or to cancel awards, without claim for damages.
• OC Fair will not be liable for entries made in error and will not re-open judging to accommodate such
entries.
• No items entered in a previous year’s OC Fair competition will be accepted.
Exhibit Sales
• Sale of an exhibit or any part of an exhibit for delivery during the OC Fair will not be permitted.
Entry Limit
• The Exhibit Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator have the right to limit entries to facilities available.
• Entry forms will be dated as received and entry forms received first will have priority. All entries will be
accepted unless the exhibitor is otherwise notified.
Protection of Exhibits
• All cases will be locked and will not be opened while the public is in the building. Exhibits will not be
allowed to leave the OC Fair & Event Center grounds unless the Program Coordinator has approved a
release slip. Reasonable precaution will be taken in protection of exhibits. The exhibitor must arrange for
insurance if desired.
• OC Fair will not be responsible for accidents or loss that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at
the show and the exhibitors shall hold the management harmless and indemnify it against any legal
proceedings arising from such accident or loss. Presentation of entry form shall be deemed acceptance
of this rule.
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Repeat Entries
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
JUDGING AND AWARDS
Judges and Judging Procedures
• For judging purposes, the OC Fair reserves the right to combine classes or divisions to create an adequate
judging pool where numbers are insufficient to ensure adequate competition.
• Qualified judge(s) will be selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits.
• Judges have the authority to disqualify or transfer to the correct class any exhibit that does not meet the
requirement of the division or class in which it is entered.
• Adult Divisions are placed using the American Judging System (ranking exhibits one against another). 1st,
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Premiums
• Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be
accepted.
• Checks for awards will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and
distributed within 30 days after the close of the OC Fair.
Ribbons
• To encourage high standards, the judge shall award 1st ,2nd , 3rd Place in each class according to merit; if
without merit, the judge shall make no award under any circumstances. Ribbons and special awards must
be picked-up by exhibitors at the close of the OC Fair unless otherwise noted
Claiming Awards and Exhibits
• Exhibits and/or awards left after the official release date are not the responsibility of the OC Fair and will be
discarded without exception. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick
them up for you. Claim check or photo ID is required for pickup. No additional phone calls or email
notifications will be made.
OC Fair and State Guidelines
• All OC Fair and State Guidelines apply to all divisions. State Rules are online at ocfair.com/competitions.
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2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine.
Young Adults and Junior Divisions are placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged
on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue
(superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. There may be more than one Blue, Red or White
Award per class. All Blue Awards will compete, using the American Judging System, for cash awards.
The decision of the jurors is final.
If an entry is disqualified after judging is completed, the judge will not change the status of awards given for
other entries.
Judging is NOT open to the public (except Special Contests).
Judging results can be viewed online around the third week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. Please do
not call or email for competition results. Award information will not be given by telephone.