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February 13 to March 2, 2025
Thursdays to Sundays
and President's Day


Supervisors

Supervisor

Patricia Wallace
(760) 807-1824 pawscout@yahoo.com

Fair Office

(760) 863-8247
info@datefest.org


Prizes

Each Division

1st Place
Ribbon

2nd Place
Ribbon

3rd Place
Ribbon

Honorable Mention
Ribbon

Sweepstakes Award
$25 & Ribbon
ALL HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS WHO ENTER IN FIVE (5) OR MORE DIVISIONS (DIVISIONS 330 – 356) AND PLACE IN ALL DIVISIONS QUALIFY FOR SWEEPSTAKES AWARD. WINNER WILL BE DETERMINED BY HIGHEST POINT TOTAL.
1st=5 points 2nd=3 points 3rd=1 point


ENTRY FEE

$1 per entry

Scorecards

Texture
35%

Flavor
35%

Appearance
30%

ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

Monday, February 10
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 off of HWY 111

JUDGING DATE

Tuesday, February 11
10:00 a.m.

Closed Judging

PICK UP DATE

Monday, February 26
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 off of HWY 111

Special Rules & Guidelines

  1. All general, local, and state rules apply to this department.
  2. Open to all Riverside County Junior Organizations, School Classes, and Youth Groups: FFA, FHA, 4-H, etc.; Independent Jr. Exhibitor – Ages 5 - 18 (not graduated from 12th grade).
  3. Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor.
  4. All entries must remain in place for the duration of the Fair. No early pick-up.
  5. Fair reserves the right to display or mount entries as it deems appropriate, which may entail the use of nails, screws, staples, or other devices.
  6. No teachers/students may be present during judging.
  7. Judges reserve the right to accept, reject, or re-classify any exhibit if such an action is, in its judgment, in the best interest of the Riverside County Fairgrounds. The decision of the judges is final.
  8. All possible care will be taken with entries; however, the Fair Management, Exhibits Supervisor, or workers will assume no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind.
  9. The Riverside Country Fairgrounds will not be liable for any exhibits not picked up on dates and times specified for pick-up. All artwork not picked up by Monday, February 26 rom 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Jr. Building #2, will be donated to local charities.

Baked Foods & Confections Rules & Guidelines

  1. The exhibitor must home-prepare all entries - no packaged mixes are allowed.
  2. All food must be brought to the Fair on plain white 8 inch or 9 inch paper plates.
  3. Fair does not provide refrigeration.
  4. Cakes are judged on decoration only - a mix of Styrofoam or cardboard may be used provided the shape is one which could be reasonably achieved through baking.
  5. * MUST BE SPECIFIED IN DESCRIPTION FIELD OR INELIGIBLE
  6. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING

Divisions


340

Elementary School

grades k Thru 5th

Class

  1. Biscuits, Rolls, Muffins – Eight (8) Pieces *
  2. Candies – Eight (8) Pieces *
  3. Cookies – Eight (8) Pieces *
  4. Decorated Cake
  5. Bread – One (1) loaf *
  6. Cake – ½ Cake & One (1) Slice *
  7. Yeast Bread – One (1) Loaf *
  8. Cupcakes – Eight (8) Pieces *

341

Middle School

Grades 6th Thru 8th

Class

  1. Biscuits, Rolls, Muffins – Eight (8) Pieces *
  2. Candies – Eight (8) Pieces *
  3. Cookies – Eight (8) Pieces *
  4. Decorated Cake
  5. Bread – One (1) loaf *
  6. Cake – ½ Cake & One (1) Slice *
  7. Yeast Bread – One (1) Loaf *
  8. Cupcakes – Eight (8) Pieces *

342

High SCHOOL

GRADES 9TH THRU 12TH

Class

  1. Biscuits, Rolls, Muffins – Eight (8) Pieces *
  2. Candies – Eight (8) Pieces *
  3. Cookies – Eight (8) Pieces *
  4. Decorated Cake
  5. Bread – One (1) loaf *
  6. Cake – ½ Cake & One (1) Slice *
  7. Yeast Bread – One (1) Loaf *
  8. Cupcakes – Eight (8) Pieces *

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

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 Wednesday, January 25, 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.

Any entry or payment submitted past this deadline will not be accepted.

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