INFORMATION:
Comb Honey and Bulk Honey-Frame (classes 1-12) judging criteria:
Uniformity of appearance 20 points
Absence of uncapped cell 10 points
Uniformity of color 15 points
Absence of watery cappings 10 points
Cleanliness of Section or Frame 15 points
Free from granulation and pollen 5 points
Uniformity of Weight 15 points
Total Weight of Entry 10 points
Total Possible Score: 100 points
Extracted Honey (classes 1-12) judging criteria:
Density (above 18.6, disqualified) 20 points
Free from crystals 10 points
Cleanliness, absence of lint, dirt, wax, foam 30 points
Flavor, absence of overheating, fermentation 30 points
Container appearance, cleanliness & neatness 10 points
Total Possible Score: 100 points
Beeswax (classes 13-17) rules & judging criteria:
Uniformity of appearance 20 points
Color 15 points
Aroma 15 points
Absence of cracks and shrinkage 15 points
Total Possible Score: 100 points
Comb Honey and Bulk Honey-Frame (classes 1-12) judging criteria:
Uniformity of appearance 20 points
Absence of uncapped cell 10 points
Uniformity of color 15 points
Absence of watery cappings 10 points
Cleanliness of Section or Frame 15 points
Free from granulation and pollen 5 points
Uniformity of Weight 15 points
Total Weight of Entry 10 points
Total Possible Score: 100 points
Extracted Honey (classes 1-12) judging criteria:
Density (above 18.6, disqualified) 20 points
Free from crystals 10 points
Cleanliness, absence of lint, dirt, wax, foam 30 points
Flavor, absence of overheating, fermentation 30 points
Container appearance, cleanliness & neatness 10 points
Total Possible Score: 100 points
Beeswax (classes 13-17) rules & judging criteria:
- All entries must be covered with a clean transparent plastic film.
- All entries must have been made by the exhibitor since last year’s Fair.
- Optimum color in all classes is light yellow.
- Beeswax judging criteria:
Uniformity of appearance 20 points
Color 15 points
Aroma 15 points
Absence of cracks and shrinkage 15 points
Total Possible Score: 100 points
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1. Light Comb, 3 sections
2. Dark Comb, 3 sections
3. Light Combs, 3 rounds
4. Dark Combs, 3 rounds
*Note: Classes 5-8 must be exhibited in a glass classic queenline jar with white lid.
5. Light Extracted Honey, 3 one pound jars
6. Amber Extracted Honey, 3 one pound jars
7. Dark Extracted Honey, 3 one pound jars
8. Finely Crystalized Honey, 3 one pound jars
9. Honey Spreads, any kind, one jar
10. Cut Comb, 3 cut combs approx. 4”x4”
11. Chunk Honey, one 2 ½ lb. chuck of honey jar
12. Frame Honey, one frame of any size in wooden case
13. Single Piece, Pure Beeswax, 2 lbs. or more
14. Candles, dipped, one pair, pure beeswax
15. Candles, molded, one pair, pure beeswax
16. Candles, fancy, one pair, pure beeswax
17. Collective exhibit of honey, wax, honey products
2. Dark Comb, 3 sections
3. Light Combs, 3 rounds
4. Dark Combs, 3 rounds
*Note: Classes 5-8 must be exhibited in a glass classic queenline jar with white lid.
5. Light Extracted Honey, 3 one pound jars
6. Amber Extracted Honey, 3 one pound jars
7. Dark Extracted Honey, 3 one pound jars
8. Finely Crystalized Honey, 3 one pound jars
9. Honey Spreads, any kind, one jar
10. Cut Comb, 3 cut combs approx. 4”x4”
11. Chunk Honey, one 2 ½ lb. chuck of honey jar
12. Frame Honey, one frame of any size in wooden case
13. Single Piece, Pure Beeswax, 2 lbs. or more
14. Candles, dipped, one pair, pure beeswax
15. Candles, molded, one pair, pure beeswax
16. Candles, fancy, one pair, pure beeswax
17. Collective exhibit of honey, wax, honey products