Van Buren County Arkansas Fair
2026 Van Buren County Arkansas Fair
Southern Nights and Fairground Lights
Fair Information
Dawn Williams: 501-592-1967
Terri: 501-253-5734
Terry: 501-253-5418
Terri: 501-253-5734
Terry: 501-253-5418
Schedule of Events
- 6:00–8:00 p.m. Fair Queen Registration & Practice — GW Building
Forms available by calling 501-253-3206 or emailing t720312@yahoo.com.
- 10:00 a.m. Baby & Toddlers Pageants — Birth to 4 years
- 2:00 p.m. Elementary Pageants — 5 to 12 years
- 5:00 p.m. Teen Miss — 13 years
- Junior/Miss Fair Queen Pageant — 14 to 23 years
- Mrs./Sr. Miss Pageant — 35 to 75 years
- 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Entire Creative Arts Exhibits, including all food items, in GW Building
- All Day Creative Arts Judging Day
- 3:00–9:00 p.m. GW Building open to view exhibits
- 5:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
- 6:30 p.m. Bingo Night in GW Building
- 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
- 11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
- 3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
- 4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission — $4 for ages 5 and over; under 4 free
- 5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival — $30 per person armbands
- 9:15 p.m. Nightly drawing for $100 with paid gate ticket
- 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
- 11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
- 3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
- 4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission — $4 for ages 5 and over; under 4 free
- 5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival — $30 per person armbands
- 6:00–8:00 p.m. Youth & Open Talent Contest Practice
- 9:15 p.m. Nightly drawing for $100 with paid gate ticket
- 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
- 9:00–11:00 a.m. Horse Show Halter Class Check-In — Parking Lot
- 10:00 a.m. Horse Show Halter Class — Parking Lot
- 11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
- 1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
- 4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission — $4 for ages 5 and over; under 4 free
- 5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival — $30 per person armbands
- 6:00 p.m. Strut Your Mutt Contest — GW Building
- 9:15 p.m. Nightly drawing for $100 with paid gate ticket
- 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
- 10:00 a.m. Livestock Premium Auction
- Scholarship Cookie Jar Auction from VBC Fair to VBC graduating seniors with application
- 11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
- 11:30 a.m. Herdsman Awards Presentation
- 1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
- 3:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission — $4 for ages 5 and over; under 4 free
- 5:00 p.m. Talent Show
- 5:00 p.m. Best of the Best Showmanship Contest — Livestock Arena
- 5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival — $30 per person armbands
- 7:00–9:00 p.m. Veterans Field of Flags
- 8:00 p.m. Release of Livestock
- 9:15 p.m. Nightly drawing for $100 with paid gate ticket
- 1:00–3:00 p.m. Pick up Creative Arts exhibits in GW Building
- Creative Arts premium checks available
Fair Rules, Exhibits & Contests
Important information for admission, pageants, contests, exhibits, livestock, and creative arts.
Admission is charged during regulated fairground hours. Volunteers should contact their event leader for work day gate passes.
- Ages 5 and over: $4
- Ages 4 and under: Free
- Carnival armbands: $30 per person
Admission fees support the Van Buren County Fair & Livestock Association and the nonprofit youth organization helping with parking each day.
Fair Queen Pageant
The Fair Queen Pageant will be held Saturday, August 22 in the GW Building.
For a registration form, contact Dana Huyck at 501-253-3206.
Pageant Rules
- One parent or attendant is allowed backstage for contestants ages 12 and under.
- Contestants must be legal residents of Van Buren County for 90 days before the county pageant.
- Contestants must not be married except in the Mrs. divisions.
- Judges’ scores will not be given out.
- Jr. Miss, Miss, and Mrs. winners will represent Van Buren County at the State Fair.
- Contestants must agree to release the VBC Fair Association from all liability.
- Manners, behavior, appearance, and grooming will be observed from registration through the contest.
- Poor sportsmanship, unbecoming conduct, interference, or behavioral issues by a contestant, parent, relative, or supporter may result in disqualification from future contests.
- Questions about divisions must be addressed at registration.
- Being on time is the responsibility of the contestant.
- One parent is admitted free per contestant.
For a Fair Pageant registration form, contact Dana Huyck at 501-253-3206.
The Youth & Open Talent Contest is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Talent Show FormThe VBC Fair Christmas Pageant is held the first Sunday in December. The deadline is the day of the event.
Open to all counties at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. Contestants may wear evening gown or Christmas wear.
Contestants will be judged solely on appearance and presentation on stage. Christmas wear is used for babies through 12 years old. Christmas wear or formal wear may be worn for ages 13 and up.
- Baby Snowflake — Newborn to 18 months, girls
- Baby Toy Soldier — Newborn to 18 months, boys
- Miss Sugar Plum — 19 months to 3 years
- Mister Elf — 19 months to 3 years
- Miss Mistletoe — 4 to 6 years
- Mister Jack Frost — 4 to 6 years
- Poinsettia Princess — 7 to 9 years
- Miss Gingerbread — 10 to 12 years
- Miss Holly — 13 to 15 years
- Miss Christmas — 16 to 21 years
- Ms. Merry Christmas — 22 to 30 years
- Ms. Snow Queen — 31 to 39 years
- Ms. Winter Queen — 40 to 50 years
- Ms. Ice Queen — 51 years and up
- Generation Gap — all family members in pageant
Email: t72031@yahoo.com
Notice: Any and all political advertising must have a permit that can be obtained at the VBC Fair Office. Political paraphernalia must be kept within the confines of paid booth space. All items given away must be approved by the Fair Manager, and no items may be distributed that are in direct conflict with the VBC Fair kitchen or carnival. No posting without permission.
- Political advertising must have a permit from the VBC Fair Office.
- Political materials must remain within paid booth space.
- Giveaway items must be approved by the Fair Manager and may not conflict with the VBC Fair kitchen or carnival.
- No posting is allowed without permission.
- Animals, articles, and exhibits competing for prizes must be entered and shown by one owner, maker, or grower.
- The Fair Association may accept or reject any exhibit before or after it is entered.
- The Fair Association provides general security, but property is brought onto the grounds at the owner’s risk.
- Each participant or group is responsible for the security of their individual function.
- Each organization is responsible for daily trash cleanup in its area. Fines may be assessed for noncompliance.
- No vehicle traffic is allowed in carnival, exhibit, or livestock areas after initial setup.
- Livestock entries are released after 8:00 p.m. Saturday.
- Homemaking items are released Sunday from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- Removing exhibits before release times may result in forfeited prize money.
To register for the Merchants Display Contest, call 501-253-1359.
Deadline is September 2. Judging is September 3.
- Open to businesses and organizations in Van Buren County.
- Displays must include the fair theme and fair dates.
- Displays must remain in place through Saturday, September 12.
- Displays must be ready for judging by 9:00 a.m. on the Friday before the fair opens.
Categories
- Dimensional window display
- Outside or inside doorway display
- Painted or flat window display
Ribbons will be awarded in each category for Best of Show and first, second, and third places.
Be original and be creative. Businesses may also donate a cookie jar to the Cookie Jar Competition and Auction. Business names will be mentioned during the auction, and participating businesses will be in competition for a trophy.
The Commercial Exhibit Building will be open to the public during fair week.
- Tuesday through Friday: 4:00–9:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Noon–9:00 p.m.
Livestock information, entry details, rules, regulations, and schedule information are available below.
Livestock Entry Form
The livestock entry form will be added when available.
Rules, Regulations, & Schedule of Events
Livestock Dept. Rules & RegulationsMain Contact: Kim, 501-654-4116
Farmer for a Day is sponsored by Farm Bureau and is designed for children, toddlers through third grade.
In the barn, children can experience a day on the farm by becoming the farmer. Activities include milking Bessie the cow, gathering eggs, digging potatoes, picking apples and grapes, and more.
- Open for School Bus Days on Thursday and Friday morning.
- Open Tuesday through Friday from 5:00–9:00 p.m.
- Open Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Field of Flags is a veterans memorial area that continues to grow each year.
Your loved one can be among those honored by completing the online Veteran’s Wall of Honor / Field of Flags form.
Veteran’s Wall of Honor / Field of Flags FormPlease complete the online form to submit a veteran for the Veteran’s Wall of Honor / Field of Flags.
Complete the Field of Flags FormThe Missing Man’s Table honors fallen hometown heroes and serves as a remembrance display for those who did not return home.
To submit information for this honor, please complete the online Missing Man’s Table form.
Complete the Missing Man’s Table FormThere will not be a fair parade this year.
- Assistant Fair Manager: Dawn Williams, 501-253-1967
- Creative Arts: Dana Huyck, 501-253-3206
- Parking: Angela Bradford, 501-253-8566
- Salute to Veterans: David Caulkin, 501-253-4895
Previous Fair Queens
1937 Jean Roach Eoff Brazell
1938 Faye Sneed (Honeycutt)
1939 Bonnie Lefler (Lewis)
1940 Francis Lefler (Long)
1941 Bernice House
1942 Mary Beth Holiman
1943 Loula Margaret (Hall)
1944 Lois Rogers (Mahan)
1945 Mary Alice French
1946 Mae Patterson
1947 Laura Sue Lewis (Nunley)
1948 Mae Patterson (Clemons)
1949 Gloria Musgraves (Kline)
1950 Wilma Presley (Evans)
1951 Rebecca French (Patterson)
1952 Betty Sue Lankford (Dunigan)
1953 Polly W. Williams (Reagan)
1954 Carolyn Moss (Baker)
1955 Dora Lou Blair (Tudor)
1956 Bambi Oldham (Scheweiler)
1957 Jan Patton (Carver)
1958 Martha Wallace
1959 Lola Huggins (Edwards)
1960 Ginger Pate (Ervin)
1961 Gladys Dewey (Eoff)
1962 Sandra Shannon (McKnight)
1963 Tamara Stobaugh (Hannum)
1964 Doris Kirkendoll (Williamson)
1965 Glenda Edwards
1966 Jo Beth Burnett (Shaw)
1967 Martha Lasater (Douglas)
1968 Lavonne Huggins (Roddy)
1969 Joyce Kirkendoll (Roddy)
1970 Rhonday Story (Spann)
1971 Ginger Crownover
1972 Gwen Watts
1973 Jan Eoff (Henderson)
1974 Liz Lane (James)
1975 Lori Rogers (Blagg)
1976 Janet Johnson (Perkins)
1977 Welda Parish (Griffith)
1978 Nona Lowery
1979 LeAnn Freeman (Dempsey)
1980 Leanne Hall
1981 Sherrie Statler
1982 Chrystal Parish
1983 Wendy Cassell (Gross)
1984 Gayla Story (Bradley)
1985 Melissa Hodges (Johnson)
1986 Denise Weatherly (Green)
1987 Wendy Parish (Anderson)
1988 Gretchen Krikendoll (Hunt)
1989 Erika Eoff (Smith)
1990 Chelsea Rogers
1991 Rita Burroughs (Barns)
1992 Kim Lockard (Holland)
1993 Christy Whillock
1994 Ashley King (Marsh)
1995 Angela Ragland (Bentliff)
1996 Jennifer Collister
1997 Julie Boone (Lindsay)
1998 Sancy Hutto
1999 Karla Elliott
2000 Nancy Evans
2001 Rachael Bowman
2002 Rebekah Gardner
2003 Andrea Jones
2004 Cassie Bartley
2005 Kristen Hansen
2006 Tessa Scheeley
2007 LaSynda Lace Lockard
2008 Amber Gross
2009 Gwendolyn Bradley
2010 Miranda Bonds
2011 Ashley Wilder
2012 Hailey Stolzfus
2013 Hanna Stolzfus
2014 Sydney Bernhart
2015 Brooklyn Smith
2016 Jaycee Housley
2017 Bianca Lee
2018 Kelli Burroughs
2019 Alyssa McKnight
2020 Erin Holland
2021 Courtney Alexander
2022 Brinkley Smith
2023 Juliana Linn
Previous Mrs. & Sr. Mrs.
2013 Kim Holland Mrs.
2014 Christy Whillock Mrs.
2015 Rose Hamilton Mrs.
2015 Phyllis Young Sr. Mrs.
2016 Alice Chambers Sr. Mrs.
2017 Heidi Kottke Mrs.
2017 Corrine Weatherly Sr. Mrs.
2018 Dana Huyck & Jo Lockard
2021 Nita McCoy & Jackie Sikes
2022 Marsha Trammell Mrs.
2022 Cynthia Bartholomew Sr. Mrs.
2023 Bridget Leonard & Teri Weatherly
Previous Rodeo Queens
1944 Dana Lou Davenport Ruff
1945 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
1946 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
1947 Alice Ruth Thomason Dover
1948 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
1949 Mary Jo Watts died 1998
1950–1982 No Rodeo Queens during these years.
1983 Wanda Sturtevant Johnston
1984 Cheryl Ann Hoyle Munn
1985 Wendy Cassell Gross
1986 Becky Leonard Johnson
1987 Sherri Ware Sanders
1988 Becky Cullum Page
1989 Rita Coleman Ward
1990 Kimberly Lockard Holland
1991 Angela Ammann Watson
1992 Brigett Ward Smith
1993 Monica Eoff Lieblong
1994 Monica Eoff Lieblong
1995 Amy Bonds
1996 Shawna Rushing
1997 Amy Lockard
1998 Sara Ammann
1999 Amy Lockard
2000 Sara Ammann
2001 Amy Lockard
2002 Candice Pike
2003 Synda Lockard
2004 No Rodeo Queen contest
2005 No Rodeo Queen contest
2006 Synda Lockard
2007 Katie Barger *
2008 Synda Lockard
2009 Lauren Higganbothan
2010 Synda Lockard
2011 Breanna Bagley
2015 Breanna Bagley
2016 Taylor Holland
2022 Trinity Roberson
2023 Brinkley Smith
** Miss Rodeo USA
Creative Arts Departments
Creative Arts Department List: Department 1 Art; Department 2 Clothing; Department 3 Flower Arrangements; Department 4 Floral (Artificial) Arrangements; Department 5 Flowers; Department 6 Potted Plants; Department 7 Food Preservation; Department 8 Handicrafts & Crafts; Department 9 Hobbies (Photography & Collections); Department 10 Home Furnishings & Wood Working; Department 11 Household Arts; Department 12 Field Crops & Horticulture; Department 13 Eggs & Fresh Herbs; Department 14 Educational Exhibits; Department 15 Loom Weaving.
Full department details from the 2026 Creative Arts spreadsheet.
TWO $25.00 Cash Awards Depending on Availability from local sponsor.
All art must be framed and wired and be ready to hang except Class 10. No saw tooth hangers allowed. No Glass Cover! Plexiglas is accepted.
CLASS 1: ACRYLIC PAINTING Points
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 2: OIL PAINTINGS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 3: PASTEL PAINTINGS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 4: WATERCOLOR
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 5: CHARCOAL DRAWING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 6: PEN AND INK DRAWINGS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 7: PENCIL DRAWINGS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 8: MIXED MEDIA
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 10: SCHOOL ART After - REQUIRES NO MATTING OR FRAMING Insert Clothes Line Art has been discontinued due to Children and Parents not being able to find their son/daughter art while it is hanging up. Instead all clothes line art needs to be put into a binder with Teacher’s name on the outside of the binder and an index inside with Teacher’s name and Student’s name followed by the art pages. All binders will receive the same awards as in the past but this year will be displayed on table(s).
Best of Show Rosette
Lego Art entries are included in the Creative Arts class listings.
ONE $25.00 CASH AWARD SPONSORED BY VBC FAIR IN MEMORY OF CORRINE WEATHERLY
CLASS 13: WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 14: MEN’S CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 15: INFANT CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 16: BOY’S CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 17: GIRLS CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 18: ACCESSORIES & MISC. SEWING
TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS. Includes arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings, etc. in which flowers and green (fresh or artificial) are used as a major part of the exhibit.
CLASS 21: ARTIFICIAL/SILK BOUQUETS & ARRANGEMENTS
Best of Show Rosette
TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Includes arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings, etc. in which flowers and green (fresh or artificial) are used as a major part of the exhibit.
CLASS 20: FLORAL BOUQUET & ARRANGEMENTS
269. Chrysanthemum Bouquet
TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
CLASS 22: FLOWERS
Best of Show Rosette
TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
CLASS 23: POTTED PLANTS
Best of Show Rosette
Kitty Kat Charisma
How photogenic is your cat?
- Enter an 8x10 matted picture. No frame.
- You may enter as many pictures as you would like. Each picture must be of a different cat.
- The picture should show the personality of the cat.
- Attach a 3x5 index card by paper clip to the matted part of the picture.
The index card should include the cat’s name, age and sex, and a short description of the cat’s favorite things to do, personality, and other details.
There will be an award for a King and Queen cat. The photo may also be entered into the Art Department as an entry for another chance to receive a ribbon.
ONE $25.00 CASH AWARD NEW BAKING CONTEST SPONSORED BY KING ARTHUR Flour - CLASS 34-BC
1. No commercial mixes allowed. Homemade mixes are allowed but must be labeled. They will not be judged against items made from “scratch.”
2. Unbaked and microwave exhibits must be labeled.
3. Recipes must be attached to “Diabetic” food preparation entries.
4. Foods showing obvious signs of spoilage will be discarded.
CLASS 25: BREADS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 26: CAKES (1/2 cake only)
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 27: DECORATED CAKES
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 28: CANDY (6 pieces)
3 2 1
CLASS 29: COOKIES (minimum of 6) 3 2 1
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 30: PIES (in pie tin)
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 31: DIABETIC BAKING (Attach recipe to exhibit)
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 32: WILD GAME JERKY
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 33: HOMEMADE MIXES IN A JAR
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 34: GLUTEN FREE BAKING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 34-BC: BAKING CONTEST SPONSORED BY KING ARTHUR FLOUR
Best of Show Rosette
2022 Prizes
Adult/Senior Prizes
1st Place: $50 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com & dish towel
2nd Place: $40 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com & King Arthur tote bag
3rd Place: $25 gift certificate
2021 PRIZES:
Youth/Junior Prizes
1st Place: $50 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com & dish towel
2nd Place: $40 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue/kingarthurflour.com & King Arthur tote bag
3rd Place: $25 gift certificate
RULES
1. All VBC Fair documents must be completed for each exhibit.
2. Exhibitors must bring the opened bag of King Arthur Flour OR submit the original UPC label from the flour bag when the exhibit is entered. Flour will be noted, but not kept.
3. Exhibitors must provide a legible recipe with the exhibit.
4. All exhibits must be submitted in or on a disposable container.
5. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
1. Judging will be based on the latest USDA recommendations.
2. For judging and safety reasons, jars must be clear with Mason or other standard/recognized name brand with a clean metal lid and ring. Jars with designs or etching will be disqualified. Ball Elite clear jars (square and spiral) will be accepted.
3. Dried food must be in a clear jar and need not be sealed. They may be handled by the judges to determine stage of dehydration.
4. All labels, tags, and stickers must be removed from the jars. Do not write on lids.
5. No food coloring is allowed unless recipe calls for ingredient. Attach recipe if color is included in canning.
CLASS 35: CANNED FRUITS & FRUIT JUICE
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 36: CANNED VEGETABLES Canned Squash will not be accepted
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 37: SOFT SPREADS - JAMS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 38: SOFT SPREADS - JELLIES 3 2 1
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 39: BUTTERS, PRESERVES, MARMALADES & CONSERVES
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 40: PICKLES
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 41: RELISHES & SAUCES
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 42: CANNED MEAT & FISH
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 43: DRIED FRUITS
3 2 1
CLASS 44: DRIED VEGETABLES 3 2 1
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 45: DRIED MEATS
Best of Show
CLASS 46: DRIED HERBS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 47: HONEY (APIARY)
Best of Show Rosette
All hanging craft exhibits should be wired and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers.
CLASS 50: GENERAL CRAFT ITEMS 5 4 3
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 51: SCRAPBOOK
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 52: SOAPS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 53: CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 54: OTHER HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 55: EGG SHELL ART
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 56: GOURDS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 57: WOOD CARVING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 58: DECORATED HATS
Best of Show Rosette
CREATIVE WRITING - TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR BOARD IN MEMORY OF DEE PATTERSON
1. Photos must have been taken since previous county fair.
2. Photo must be 8 x 10 and mounted on an 11 x 14 mat (no frame or glass).
3. Creative writing must have been written since previous county fair.
CLASS 59: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 60: COLOR PHOTOS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 62: THIS IS ARKANSAS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 63: COMPUTER ENHANCED
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 64: VAN BUREN COUNTY NATURAL PHOTOS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 65: CREATIVE WRITING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 66: COLLECTIONS Must be in a case, cabinet or album
Best of Show Rosette
Photo entries are included under Hobbies, Photography & Collections. See the Hobbies section for black and white photos, color photos, Van Buren County natural photos, and related photo classes.
CLASS 70: WOOD WORKING AND FURNISHINGS 3 2 1
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 71: WOOD WORKING
Best of Show Rosette
QUILTS ONLY - TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD
1. All framed items must be wired and ready to hang (no saw tooth hangers).
2. Group quilt is defined as 3 or more people involved in making the quilt.
CLASS 80: HAND QUILTED (by exhibitor) - quilts twin size or larger
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 81: MACHINE QUILTED (Quilted by exhibitor) - quilts twin size or larger
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 82 A: ANTIQUE QUILTS (70 years or older)
CLASS 82: MACHINE QUILTED (Not quilted by exhibitor) - quilts twin size or larger
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 83: BABY QUILTS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 84 A: QUILT TOPS AND QUILT BLOCKS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 85 A: OTHER QUILTED ITEMS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 84: PILLOWS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 85: RUGS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 86: MOUNTED NEEDLEWORK
All mounted needle work must be framed, wired and ready to hang. No saw tooth hangers allowed.
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 87 HAS BEEN DELETED
CLASS 88: CROCHET
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 89: KNITTING 10 8 4
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 90: OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 91: CREATIVE RECYCLING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 92: CHRISTMAS CORNER
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 93: TABLE PLACE SETTING
Best of Show Rosette
TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
ONE $25.00 CASH AWARD IS BEING SPONSORED BY PACK LUMBER COMPANY OF CLINTON
CLASS 100: FIELD CROPS Points
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 101: HORTICULTURE - FRUITS
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 102: VEGETABLES
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 103: OTHER HORTICULTURE 3 2 1
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 104: ARKANSAS - ALL NATURAL HABITAT
1366. Bird Nest !!DELETED!!
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 105: VEGGIE CHARACTER
CLASS 106: DECORATED GARDEN ITEMS
CLASS 107: UNIQUE GARDENING PLANTERS (3 OR MORE PLANTS ARE REQUIRED IN THE PLANTER)
CLASS 110: EGGS
Best of Show Rosette
FIELD CROPS/HORT - CLASS 111: FRESH HERBS
Best of Show Rosette
Educational exhibits are open to any Van Buren County Civic Club (4-H, EHC, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.) and to school classrooms. To reserve exhibit space call Dana Huyck 501-253-3206
Exhibit area available will be 4 feet wide and 4 feet deep. THE EXHIBITOR MUST FURNISH THEIR OWN TABLE AND A SCIENCE EXHIBIT (TRI-FOLD) POSTER BOARD FOR THE EXHIBIT BACKDDROP!
CLASS 115: EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS - YOUTH
15 10 5
CLASS 116: EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS - JUNIOR 15 10 5
CLASS 117: EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS - ADULT or SENIOR
CLASS 120: CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 121: MEN’S CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 122: WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 122: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Best of Show Rosette
2026 Fair Information
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No parade this year.
Categories:
A - Schools and Youth Group (4-H, FFA, Show teams, FCCLA)
B - Floats, Civic, Commercial, and Non-commercial
Floats will be judged based on appearance, animation, creativity and following the theme.
C - Marching Units
D - Decorated vehicles, ATVs, and Motorcycles
E - Cars, Trucks, and Tractors (Antique, Classic, Reproductions)
F - Motorcycles (Must be decorated in theme)
G - Best Dressed Cowboy
H - Best Dressed Cowgirl
I - Animal entries (horseback, animal drawn wagons, etc.)
J - Fair Queens (Not eligible to be judged.)
K - Bicycles and Strollers (Kids under 12)
All units will pause in front of the judges and remain in place for one minute.
Winners will receive Van Buren County ribbons.
NOTE: Before lining up, ALL entries must check in with the Parade Chairperson.
ALL horses, donkeys, and mules must comply with Arkansas Act #1306.
Please call or mail your entry no later than Thursday, September 6th.
Data includes:
Name:
____________________________________________________________
Phone number:
____________________________________________________________
Category entering:
____________________________________________________________https://vanburencountyfair.org/pdf/2017/parade-form-2017-updated-9-13-17.pdf
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First Sunday in December -- Deadline: Day of the Event
Van Buren County Fairgrounds - Open To All CountiesCategories
Baby Snowflake - Newborn - 18 Months (girls)
Baby Toy Soldier - Newborn - 18 Months (boys)
Miss Sugar Plum - 19 Months to 3 Years
Mister Elf - 19 Months to 3 Years
Miss Mistletoe - 4 Years to 6 Years
Mister Jack Frost - 4 Years to 6 Years
Poinsettia Princess - 7 Years to 9 Years
Miss Gingerbread - 10 Years to 12 Years
Miss Holly - 13 Years to 15 Years
Miss Christmas - 16 Years to 21 Years
Ms Merry Christmas - 22 Years to 30 Years
Ms. Snow Queen - 31 to 39 years
Ms. Winter Queen - 40 to 50
Ms. Ice Queen - 51 Years & Up
And Generation Gap – all family members in pageant
Choice of evening gown or Christmas wear.
Contestants will be judged solely on appearance and presentation on stage.
Christmas Wear baby though 12 years old.
Christmas Wear or Formal Wear 13 and up.Contact: Dana Huyck 501-253-3206
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Saturday September 6- Talent Show- 5. p.m.
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Contact Dana Huyck at 501-253-3206 for a copy of the registration form.
VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT RULES
ONE PARENT OR ATTENDANT ALLOWED BACKSTAGE AGES 12 AND UNDER.
ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF VAN BUREN COUNTY FOR 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COUNTY PAGEANT.
ALL CONTESTANTS MUST NOT BE MARRIED EXCEPT IN THE MRS. DIVISIONS.
JUDGES SCORES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT.
JR. MISS, MISS AND MRS. WINNERS WILL REPRESENT VAN BUREN COUNTY AT STATE FAIR.
ALL CONTESTANTS MUST AGREE TO RELEASE THE VBC FAIR ASSOCIATION FROM ALL LIABILITY.
MANNERS, BEHAVIOR, APPEARANCE & GROOMING WILL BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES FROM REGISTRATION THRU THE CONTEST.
ANY DISPLAY OF POOR SHOWMANSHIP AND/OR UNBECOMING CONDUCT, INTERFERENCE, OR ANY BEHAVIORAL PROBLEM CREATED BY ACONTESTANT, PARENT, RELATIVE, OR SUPPORTER OF A CONTESTANT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CONTESTANT FOR ALL FUTURE CONTESTS
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIVISIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED @ REGISTRATION
TO BE ON TIME IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTESTANT
ONE PARENT ADMITTED FREE PER CONTESTANT.
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Complete List of 2023 Winners:
Miss (Fair Queen) - Juiliana Linn
Mrs-Bridget Leonard
Sr Mrs-Teri Weatherly -
PREVIOUS FAIR QUEENS
Previous Fair Queens1937 Jean Roach Eoff Brazell
1938 Faye Sneed (Honeycutt)
1939 Bonnie Lefler (Lewis)
1940 Francis Lefler (Long)
1941 Bernice House
1942 Mary Beth Holiman
1943 Loula Margaret (Hall)
1944 Lois Rogers (Mahan)
1945 Mary Alice French
1946 Mae Patterson
1947 Laura Sue Lewis (Nunley)
1948 Mae Patterson (Clemons)
1949 Gloria Musgraves (Kline)
1950 Wilma Presley (Evans)
1951 Rebecca French (Patterson)
1952 Betty Sue Lankford (Dunigan)
1953 Polly W. Williams (Reagan)
1954 Carolyn Moss (Baker)
1955 Dora Lou Blair (Tudor)
1956 Bambi Oldham (Scheweiler)
1957 Jan Patton (Carver)
1958 Martha Wallace
1959 Lola Huggins (Edwards)
1960 Ginger Pate (Ervin)
1961 Gladys Dewey (Eoff)
1962 Sandra Shannon (McKnight)
1963 Tamara Stobaugh (Hannum)
1964 Doris Kirkendoll (Williamson)
1965 Glenda Edwards
1966 Jo Beth Burnett (Shaw)
1967 Martha Lasater (Douglas)
1968 Lavonne Huggins (Roddy)
1969 Joyce Kirkendoll (Roddy)
1970 Rhonday Story (Spann)
1971 Ginger Crownover
1972 Gwen Watts
1973 Jan Eoff (Henderson)
1974 Liz Lane (James)
1975 Lori Rogers (Blagg)
1976 Janet Johnson (Perkins)
1977 Welda Parish (Griffith)
1978 Nona Lowery
1979 LeAnn Freeman (Dempsey)
1980 Leanne Hall
1981 Sherrie Statler
1982 Chrystal Parish
1983 Wendy Cassell (Gross)
1984 Gayla Story (Bradley)
1985 Melissa Hodges (Johnson)
1986 Denise Weatherly (Green)1987 Wendy Parish (Anderson)
1988 Gretchen Krikendoll (Hunt)
1989 Erika Eoff (Smith)
1990 Chelsea Rogers
1991 Rita Burroughs (Barns)
1992 Kim Lockard (Holland)
1993 Christy Whillock
1994 Ashley King (Marsh)
1995 Angela Ragland (Bentliff)
1996 Jennifer Collister
1997 Julie Boone (Lindsay)
1998 Sancy Hutto
1999 Karla Elliott
2000 Nancy Evans
2001 Rachael Bowman
2002 Rebekah Gardner
2003 Andrea Jones
2004 Cassie Bartley
2005 Kristen Hansen
2006 Tessa Scheeley
2007 LaSynda Lace Lockard
2008 Amber Gross
2009 Gwendolyn Bradley
2010 Miranda Bonds
2011 Ashley Wilder
2012 Hailey Stolzfus
2013 Hanna Stolzfus
2014 Sydney Bernhart
2015 Brooklyn Smith
2016 Jaycee Housley
2017 Bianca Lee
2018 Kelli Burroughs
2019 Alyssa McKnight
2020 Erin Holland
2021 Courtney Alexander
2022 Brinkley Smith
2023 Juliana LinnPREVIOUS MRS. & SR. MRS.
2013 Kim Holland Mrs.
2014 Christy Whillock Mrs.
2015 Rose Hamilton Mrs.
2015 Phyllis Young Sr. Mrs.2016 Alice Chambers Sr. Mrs.
2017 Heidi Kottke Mrs.
2017 Corrine Weatherly Sr. Mrs.
2018 Dana Huyck & Jo Lockard
2021 Nita McCoy &Jackie Sikes
2022 Marsha Trammell Mrs.
2022 Cynthia Bartholomew Sr. Mrs.
2023 Bridget Leonard & Teri Weatherly -
PREVIOUS RODEO QUEENS
1944 Dana Lou Davenport Ruff
1945 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
1946 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
1947 Alice Ruth Thomason Dover
1948 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
1949 Mary Jo Watts died 1998
1950 - 1982
No Rodeo Queens during these years.
1983 Wanda Sturtevant Johnston
1984 Cheryl Ann Hoyle Munn
1985 Wendy Cassell Gross
1986 Becky Leonard Johnson
1987 Sherri Ware Sanders
1988 Becky Cullum Page
1989 Rita Coleman Ward
1990 Kimberly Lockard Holland
1991 Angela Ammann Watson
1992 Brigett Ward Smith
1993 Monica Eoff Lieblong
1994 Monica Eoff Lieblong1995 Amy Bonds
1996 Shawna Rushing
1997 Amy Lockard
1998 Sara Ammann
1999 Amy Lockard
2000 Sara Ammann
2001 Amy Lockard
2002 Candice Pike
2003 Synda Lockard
2004 No Rodeo Queen contest
2005 No Rodeo Queen contest
2006 Synda Lockard
2007 Katie Barger *
2008 Synda Lockard
2009 Lauren Higganbothan
2010 Synda Lockard
2011 Breanna Bagley
2015 Breanna Bagley
2016 Taylor Holland
2022 Trinity Roberson
2023 Brinkley Smith
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A veteran's memorial area that continues to grow!
Your loved one can be among those honored, and take only a few minutes to complete the form. Visit the fair office during fair week for a form.
For Information call David Calkin 501-253-4895
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All persons enter the fairgrounds during regulated hours (those listed above for admission) will be charged an admission fee. Volunteers must contact their event leader for work day gate passes.
Remember -- Admission fees support the Van Buren County Fair & Livestock Association and the organization directing parking. Parking will be staffed by a different nonprofit youth group each day.
5 and over are $4
4 and under are FreeCarnival: $30 per armband-per person
Parking Superintendent: David Hess 501-253-3470
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Schedule:
Tuesday, August 19
6:00–8:00 p.m. Fair Queen Registration & Practice (GW Bldg.)
Deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Forms available by calling 501-253-3206 or email: t720312@yahoo.comSaturday, August 23
VBC Fair Pageants (GW Bldg.)
10:00 a.m. Baby & Toddlers (birth to 4 yrs.)
2:00 p.m. Elementary Pageants (5–12 yrs.)
5:00 p.m. Teen Miss (13 years)
Junior/Miss Fair Queen Pageant (14–23 years)
Mrs./Sr. Miss Pageant (35–75 years)Friday, August 29
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Entire Creative Arts Exhibits (including all food items) in GW Building
Tuesday, September 2
3:00–9:00 p.m. GW Building open to view exhibits
5:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
6:30 p.m. Bingo night in GW BuildingWednesday, September 3(School Bus Day)
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKETThursday, September 4(School Bus Day)
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
6:00–8:00 p.m. Youth & Open Talent Contest Practice
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKETFriday, September 5(School Bus Day)
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
9:00–11:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class Check-In (Parking Lot)
10:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class (Parking Lot)
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
6:00 p.m. Strut Your Mutt Contest (GW Bldg.)
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKETSaturday, September 6
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
10:00 a.m. Livestock Premium Auction
“Scholarship Cookie Jar Auction” from VBC Fair to VBC graduating seniors with application
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
11:30 a.m. Herdsman Awards Presentation
1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
3:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00 p.m. Best of the Best Showmanship Contest – Livestock Arena5:00 P.M -Talent Show
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
7:00 p.m. Rapid Fire Ministries – area by Field of Flags
8:00 p.m. Release of livestock
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKETSunday, September 7
1:00–3:00 p.m. Pick up Creative Arts exhibits in GW Building
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Information Contacts
General Info: Kim, 501-654-4116
Pageants: Dana, 501-253-3206
Creative Arts Exhibits: Dana, 501-253-3206
Commercial Exhibits: Krystil, 501-253-3219
Livestock: Wesley, 501-314-6508, or Dikelin, 501-412-7798
Veterans Field of Flags: David, 501-253-4895
Strut Your Mutt Contest: Dawn, 501-592-1967
Talent: Amy, 501-253-0709Sponsors
Regions Bank
Ozark Health
City of Clinton & A&P Commission
Websites
Fair: www.vanburencountyarkansasfairgrounds.com
City of Clinton: www.cityofclintonar.com
VBC: www.vanburencoar.com
Clinton Chamber: www.clintonchamber.com
Facebook: Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Assoc
General Fair Rules and Exhibits Information
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NOTICE ***Any and all political advertizing must have a permit that can be obtained at the VBC Fair Office. All political paraphernalia must be kept within the confines of paid booth space. All items given away must be approved by Fair Manager as no items may be distributed that are in direct conflict with VBC Fair kitchen or VBC Fair carnival. Thank you for your cooperation. No posting without permission!
All animals, articles and exhibits competing for prizes will be entered and shown by one owner, maker or grower.
The Fair Association reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibit before or after it is entered.
The Fair Association provides general security on the grounds. All property taken on to the grounds or into the buildings are kept entirely at risk of owner. The Van Buren County Livestock Show and Fair Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits but will exercise all possible care for their protection. Each participant or group is responsible for the security of their individual function. If malicious mischief occurs, contact a Fair Association officer. If necessary, authorities will be called.
Each organization is held responsible for daily trash cleanup within its area. FINES WILL BE ASSESSED to anyone not complying with the rules.
No vehicle traffic will be permitted in carnival, exhibit or livestock areas after initial set-up. There are designated parking areas for workers.
All livestock entries will be released after 8 p.m. Saturday. Removal of livestock before these dates and times will result in forfeited prize money. Homemaking items will be released Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibits removed before these times forfeit any prizes won.
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A quick phone call will register your location for the contest.
CALL 501-253-1359Deadline is Septermber 2nd;
Judging is September 3rdMerchants Display Contest Rules:
The contest is open to all businesses and organizations in Van Buren County. All participants must include the fair theme and fair dates in their display. All participants must leave displays in place through Saturday, September 12, 2020.
Displays in ALL categories must be ready for judging no later than 9 a.m. on Friday BEFORE THE VBC FAIR OPEN ON MONDAY.
Category 1 – Dimensional window display
Category 2 – Outside or inside doorway display
Category 3 – Painted or flat window displayBE ORIGINAL AND BE CREATIVE!
RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH CATEGORY FOR BEST OF SHOW and FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACES.
Donate a cookie jar to the Cookie Jar Competition and Auction, we will mention your business name during the auction. The businesses that enter will be in a competition for a trophy.
Contact Alice Chambers for information and to register, 501-253-1359
Event Leaders:
Asst't Fair Manager - Dawn Williams 501-253-1967
Creative Arts - Dana Huyck - 501-253-3206
Parking - Angela Bradford 501-253-8566
Salute To Veterans - David Caulkin 501-253-4895 -
Commercial Exhibit Building will be open to the public FAIR WEEK - Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from noon until 9:00 p.m.
For form and information contact:
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Educational exhibits are open to any Van Buren County civic club (4-H, EHC, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.) and to school classrooms. To reserve exhibit space call Dana Huyck 501-253-3206
Exhibit area available will be 4 feet wide and 4 feet deep. THE EXHIBITOR MUST FURNISH THEIR OWN TABLE AND A SCIENCE EXHIBIT (TRI-FOLD) POSTER BOARD FOR THE EXHIBIT BACKDROP!
CLASS: 115 Educational Exhibits – Youth
Points1450 4-H Club15 10 51451 Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts15 10 51452 School Classroom or Club15 10 51453 Other Youth Group15 10 5Best of Show Rosette
CLASS: 116 Educational Exhibits – Junior
1454 4-H Club15 10 51455 Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts15 10 51456 School Classroom or Club15 10 51457 Other Junior Group15 10 5
CLASS: 117 Educational Exhibits – Adult or Senior
1458 EH Club15 10 51459 Master Gardeners15 10 51460 Other Group15 10 5Best of Show Rosette
Livestock
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Main Contact: Kim- (501)-654-4116
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FIELD CROPS & HORTICULTURE - DEPARTMENT 12 PDF- CLICK HERE
• TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
• ONE $25.00 CASH AWARD IS BEING SPONSORED BY PACK LUMBER COMPANY OF CLINTON
CLASS 100: FIELD CROPSPoints
1290. Alfalfa Hay (1block)3 2 11291. Bermuda Hay (1 block)3 2 11292. Fescue Hay (1block)3 2 11293. Hybrid Sudan Hay (1 block)3 2 11294. Lespedeza Hay (1 block)3 2 11295. Orchard Grass Hay (1 block)3 2 11296. Corn, field (3 ears)3 2 11297. Oats (1 quart)3 2 11298. Peanuts (1 quart unshelled)3 2 11299. Sorghum Grain (6 heads)3 2 11300. Wheat (1 quart)3 2 11301. Other Field Crop, not duplicated above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 101: HORTICULTURE – FRUITS
1302. Apples, cooking (3)3 2 11303. Apples, red delicious (3)3 2 11304. Apples, yellow delicious (3)3 2 11305. Blueberries (6)3 2 11306. Cantaloupe3 2 11307. Grapes (1 bunch)3 2 11308. Nectarines (3)3 2 11309. Peaches (3)3 2 11310. Pears (3)3 2 11311. Plums (3)3 2 11312. Watermelon3 2 11313. 4-H Giant Watermelon5 4 31314. Muscadines (6)3 2 11315. Permsimmons (3)3 2 11316. Raspberries (6)3 2 11317. Other fruit, not duplicated above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 102:VEGETABLES
1318. Beans, green snap (6)3 2 11319. Beans, lima (6)3 2 11320. Beans, yard long (6)3 2 11321. Beets (3)3 2 11322. Carrots (3)3 2 11323. Corn, ornamental (3 ears)3 2 11324. Corn, pop (3 ears)3 2 11325. Corn, sweet (3 ears)3 2 11326. Cucumbers (3)3 2 11327. Eggplant (3)3 2 11328. Garlic (3)3 2 11329. Okra (6)3 2 11330. Onions, red (3)3 2 11331. Onions, white (3)3 2 11332. Onions, yellow (3 )3 2 11333. Peas, black eye – unshelled (6)3 2 11334. Peas, purple hull - unshelled (6)3 2 11335. Peas, other field – unshelled (6)3 2 11336. Peppers, banana (6)3 2 11337. Peppers, ornamental (6)3 2 11338. Peppers, hot (6)3 2 11339. Peppers, sweet (3)3 2 11340. Peppers, other not duplicated above3 2 11341. Potatoes, Red (3)3 2 11342. Potatoes, Blue/Purple (3)3 2 11343. Potatoes, sweet (3)3 2 11344. Potatoes, white (3)3 2 11345. Potatoes, yellow (3)3 2 11346. Pumpkin, Miniature3 2 11347. Pumpkin, Other3 2 11348. Pumpkin, large3 2 11349. Squash, summer (3)3 2 11350. Squash, winter (3)3 2 11351. Tomatoes, pink (3)3 2 11352. Tomatoes, red (3)3 2 11353. Tomatoes, yellow (3)3 2 11354. Tomatoes, Sherry, (8)3 2 11355. Turnips (3)3 2 11356. 4-H giant pumpkin5 4 31357. Other not duplicated above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 103: OTHER HORTICULTURE
1358. Gourd, luffa (1)3 2 11359. Gourd, dipper (1)3 2 11360. Gourd, ornamental (3)3 2 11361. Gourd, other (1)3 2 11362. Nuts, pecan (1 quart unshelled)3 2 11363. Nuts, other (1 quart unshelled)3 2 11364. Sunflower (1)3 2 1Best of Show Rosette
CLASS 104: ARKANSAS - ALL NATURAL HABITAT
1365. Acorns (3)3 2 11366. Bird Nest !!DELETED!! 1367. Grass3 2 11368. Hickory Nuts (3)3 2 11369. Leaves (3)3 2 11370. Pinecones (3)3 2 11371. Red Buckeye (3)3 2 11372. Seed Pods (3)3 2 11373. Other, not listed above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette
Class 105: Veggie Character
1374. Character made from Vegetables3 2 1
Class 106: DECORATED GARDEN ITEMS
1375. Hat - Artificial Decorations3 2 11376. Hat - Fresh Floral Decorations3 2 11377. Scarecrow - must be able to stand alone5 4 31378. Other, not listed above3 2 1
Class 107: Unique gardening planters (3 or more plants are required in the planter)
1379. In straw bales4 3 21380. Other, not listed above3 2 1
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FARMER FOR A DAY
Sponsored by --- Farm Bureau
This event is designed for children, toddlers through third grade.
In THE BARN children can experience a day at the farm by becoming THE FARMER. They can:
- Milk Bessie, the cow
- Gather eggs
- Dig potatoes
- Pick apples and grapes
and many more fun things
This is a great "kids" activity!
THE BARN will be open for "SCHOOL BUS DAYS' Day" on Thursday and Friday morning.
The BARN is open Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM
For more information contact Cynthia Wilson, event leader, at 501-745-2953
Creative Arts
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Handicrafts & Crafts-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Hobbies-pdf- CLICK HERE
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Household Arts-pdf- CLICK HERE
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Loom Weaving-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Item description
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Home Furnishings-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Potted Plants-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Flowers-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Floral (Artificial) Arrangements-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Floral Arrangements - Department 3
For each entry 4, 3, or 2 points may be awarded.
*Two $25 cash awards are being sponsored by the Van Buren County Master Gardeners.
Includes arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings, etc. in which flowers are green (fresh or artificial) are used as a major part of the exhibit.
Class 20: Floral Bouquet & Arrangements
269.Chrysanthemum Bouquet
270.Dahlia Bouquet
271.Marigold Bouquet
272.Mixed Flower Bouquet
273.Rose Bouquet
274.Novelty Bouquet
275.Other Bouquet, not duplicated above
276.Dried Flower Arrangement
277.Cup & Saucer Arrangement
278.Foliage Arrangement, use 3 different plants
279.Wildflower Arrangement
280.Other Arrangement, not duplicated above
Floral Arrangements-PDF- CLICK HERE
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How photogenic is your cat?
Enter an 8x10 matted picture. (No Frame)
You may enter as many pictures as you would like. Each must be of different cats.
The picture needs to show the personality of the cat.
A 3x5 index card attatched by paper clip to the matted part of picture with the following information:Cats name
Age & Sex
A small description of the cat's favorite things to do, personality, etc.
There will be an award for a King and Queen cat.
Photo may be entered into the Art department also as an entry. There will be a chance to get a ribbon there also.
For more information, Contact Dana Huyck.
Creative Arts Director.
501-253-3206.
Food Categories
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Food Preparation-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Food Preservation & Honey-pdf-CLICK HERE
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Eggs & Fresh Herbs-pdf- CLICK HERE