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Date Plate Display

THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 3 SEPARATE EXHIBITORS IN EACH DIVISION FOR A SWEEPSTAKES TO BE AWARDED. ALL EXHIBITORS THAT PLACE WILL QUALIFY FOR SWEEPSTAKES AWARD. WINNER WILL BE DETERMINED BY HIGHEST POINT TOTAL.

Date Single Flat Display

EACH DIVISION

Date Four Flat Display

EACH DIVISION

THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 3 SEPARATE EXHIBITORS IN EACH DIVISION FOR A SWEEPSTAKES TO BE AWARDED. ALL EXHIBITORS THAT PLACE WILL QUALIFY FOR SWEEPSTAKES AWARD. WINNER WILL BE DETERMINED BY HIGHEST POINT TOTAL.

Citrus Four Flat Display

EACH DIVISION

Date Plate Display

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Date Single Flat Display

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Date Four Flat Display

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ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

Wednesday, February 5
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

JUDGING DATE

Thursday, February 6
10:00 a.m.

Closed Judging

PICK UP DATE

Monday, March 3
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1. All general, local, and state rules apply to this department.
2. Open to Riverside County Residents, Growers, Shippers, Agri-Business, Commodity Organizations, or Processors of Agricultural Products.
3. A GROWER/COMMERCIAL exhibitor shall be defined as one who engages in an activity for monetary profit.
4. A NON-GROWER/NON-COMMERCIAL exhibitor shall be defined as one who engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
5. All commodities entered must have been grown in Riverside County. All agricultural and horticultural products must have been produced (grown) by exhibitor.
6. All entries must be delivered to the Taj Mahal Building during the specified time unless other arrangements are made with the Building Supervisor.
7. Variety of products must be adequately and correctly labeled. Limited refrigerated storage facilities will be available for exhibitor use.
8. Fruit must be displayed without stems or foliage.
9. The quality desired in agricultural and horticultural product exhibits is the quality which brings the best financial return in the commercial market and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as the state of ripeness required by Section 42513 of the California Food and Agriculture Code in order to be considered for premium awards.
10. Section 42513 MATURE means having reached that stage of ripeness which will ensure palatability, after the removal of the product from the tree, plant, or vine.
11. Section 42515 OVER-RIPE means having an advanced stage of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.

1. One (1) entry per class, per exhibitor
2. Must be grown by the Exhibitor
3. Dates exhibited must be grown in Riverside County
4. Plates to contain not less than one pound
5. Plates and Doilies are available - contact Department Supervisor
6. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

1. One (1) entry per class, per exhibitor
2. Must be grown by the Exhibitor
3. Dates exhibited must be grown in Riverside County
4. Each display to consist of one (1) flat of quality dates in natural condition
5. One layer flats will be provided by the Fair
6. Must be labeled with NO decorative effect

1. One (1) entry per class, per exhibitor
2. Open division
3. Each display to consist of four (4) flat of quality dates in natural condition
4. One layer flats will be provided by the Fair
5. Flats must be covered with paper and shrink-wrap by exhibitor
6. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

1. Rack Display – using one-layer flats provided by the Fair
2. Four (4) Flats only displayed without stems or foliage
3. Flats must be covered with paper by entrants
4. Flameproof shredded paper is available - contact Department Supervisor
5. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

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Plate Display, Single Flat Display, Four Flat Display

Class

1. Abbada
2. Barhi
3. Black
4. Brunettes
5. Deglet Noor
6. Empress
7. Halawi
8. Hellali
9. Honey
10. Khadrawi
11. Medjool
12. Saidy
13. Seedling (Amber)
14. Tabarazal
15. Thoory
16. Zahidi
17. Other Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Friday, January 15, 2025. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on Arabia Street.

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, January 19 by 11:30 p.m.