KLEBERG-KENEDY COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW Youth Homemaking Categories

YOUTH HOMEMAKING CATEGORIES  This presentation is provided to help clarify youth homemaking category selections for the Kleberg-Kenedy County Junior Livestock Show.  Please refer to the KKJLS Rules and Regulations for additional rules and information.

CAKES NO MIX OF ANY KIND!  Round (bundt or layered)  Rectangular  Cupcakes (4) Must be displayed as an entire item in adherence to the recipe in container provided by KKJLS.

MIXES PLUS  Cake, cookies, bar, bread, sugar-free, muffin, cupcake, etc.  Mix is used as the base of recipe. Mix is defined as biscuit mix, cake mix, brownie mix, cookie mix, etc.  No refrigerated biscuits, refrigerated cookie dough, frozen rolls, phyllo dough, etc. Must be displayed as an entire item in adherence to the recipe in container provided by KKJLS.

PRESERVED FOODS  Jerky, salsa, jelly, jams, sauces, pickles, relishes, etc.  Must provide 2 sealed canning jars or other vacuum sealed containers with a label providing date of canning clearly marked, as well as type of food.

QUICK BREAD  Loaf, muffins, rolls, or any other bread  Item must be displayed in its entirety in a container provided by KKJLS.  May not contain yeast, refrigerated biscuits, crescent rolls, or premade frozen dough of any kind.

YEAST BREAD  Loaf, muffins, rolls, or any other bread  Item must be displayed in its entirety in a container provided by KKJLS.  MUST contain yeast; no refrigerated biscuits, crescent rolls, or premade frozen dough of any kind may be used.

COOKIES  Cookies, brownies, bars, drop, molded, rolled, pressed, no-bake, etc.  Display as many as possible to make it look attractive (at least 6 uniform cookies/pieces) in container provided by KKJLS.

CANDY  Candy, fudge, divinity, brittle, pralines, etc.  Display as many as possible to make it look attractive (at least 6 uniform cookies/pieces) in container provided by KKJLS.

SUGAR-FREE DESSERTS  May be candy, cookie, cake, bread, jam, jelly, etc.  Must be sugar-free  No mixes of any kind Must be displayed in container provided by KKJLS.

SEWING  Item made exclusively on a sewing machine Machine quilts, machine appliques, combination, small wall hangings, clothing, doll accessories, baby clothing, blankets, pillows, pillow cases, pet apparel, etc.  Must be displayed on a hanger and enclosed in plastic to protect the project from damage.

CREATIVE ARTS  Projects that are handmade or hand- stitched, created from scratch.  Hand-stitched quilt, embroidery, cross- stitch, latch hook, macramé, crochet, beading (jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, earrings), or other hand made accessories.  Entries must be displayed in plastic and on a hanger when appropriate.

DECORATIVE ARTS  Projects that are made from existing items embellished with paints, fabrics, ribbons, etc.  Floral arrangements, wreaths, decorative picture frames, painted step stools, drawings, sketches, etc.  Must be able to be carried by exhibitor in judging condition, completely assembled and fit through a single doorway.  Entries must be displayed in plastic and on a hanger when appropriate.

INDUSTRIAL ARTS  Any project using power tools or machinery.  Wood, metal, plastic or leather.  Must be able to be carried by exhibitor in judging condition, completely assembled and fit through a single doorway.  No large, outside items such as fire pits, swings, bar-b-que pits, picnic tables, outdoor furniture, etc. will be allowed to be judged against other Youth Homemaking projects.

RECYCLED ARTS  Any project completely composed of recycled materials.  May include old tires, small furniture, pallets, old paper goods, juice wrappers, etc. May only purchase paints, glue, thread, etc.  It must take on a new life. Ex.) a feed sack could become an apron; old tire could become a stool.  Must be able to be carried by exhibitor in judging condition, completely assembled and fit through a single doorway.  No large, outside items such as fire pits, swings, bar-b-que pits, picnic tables, outdoor furniture, etc. will be allowed to be judged against other Youth Homemaking projects.

PHOTOGRAPHY  Color or Black & White Photos may not be larger than 8x10 and must be vacuumed, dry or flush mounted with no mat, and placed in a plastic sheet protector.  Exhibitors name or face may NOT appear in or on the photo.