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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:
  • 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:
       Cleanliness                                       35 points
       Uniformity of appearance                 20 points
       Color                                                15 points
       Aroma                                              15 points
       Absence of cracks and shrinkage   15 points
       Total Possible Score:                      100 points


Premiums:       $5        $4        $3        $2        $1
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

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