

For More Information
Adult Superintendent
Brenda Biscaino
575-639- 1309
biscainob@gmail.com
Youth Superintendent
Sharon White
575-642- 6319
sharondwhite47@comcast.net

Entry Fee
$3.00 per exhibitor (As many entries as desired – no restrictions.)
Entries Taken
Special Events Building at the following time:
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 2pm – 6pm
Note: Entries taken on Tuesday only, not Wednesday morning as in previous years.
Awards Released
Sunday, September 29, 2019 4:00 – 6:00pm Veteran’s Building
Note: Baked goods and confections will be auctioned off during the Southern New Mexico State Fair Bake Sale. However, ribbons and prizes for these entries will be available for pick-up on Sunday. Persons demanding early release will forfeit any prizes or ribbons with the following exceptions: Youth exhibitors who also exhibit livestock may pick up their entries in accordance with the following schedule upon presenting a signed Livestock Release Form.
12:00 PM – Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Valenica, Bernalillo and Socorro Counties
1:00 PM – Sierra, Otero, El Paso and Luna Counties
2:00 PM – Dona Ana County T
Those without a signed Livestock Release Form who wish to pick up their entries early will forfeit their ribbons and cash prizes.
Awards
1. ADULT BLUE RIBBON BAKER AWARD:
$100.00, engraved tray sponsored by a local business plus Rosette for the Best Adult Entry in Lots 1- 9
2.YOUTH BLUE RIBBON BAKER AWARD:
$100.00, engraved plaque, plus Rosette for the Best Youth Entry in Lots 1-9
3. ADULT DECORATED CAKES & CREATIONS AWARD:
$100.00, certificate, plus Rosette for the Best Adult Entry in Lot 10
4. YOUTH DECORATED CAKES & CREATIONS AWARD:
$100.00, certificate, plus Rosette for the Best Youth Entry in Lot 10
5. BEST OF LOT:
$25.00 plus Rosette in each of Lots 1-10 for both Youth & Adult Entries
6. SECOND BEST OF LOT:
$15.00 plus Rosette in each of Lots 1-10 for both Youth & Adult Entries
7. MERIT AWARD:
Rosette for exceptional or outstanding entries No Cash Award
8. GENERAL AWARDS:
No Cash Award 1st through 4th place ribbons will be given in each class.
Baked Goods and Confections General Rules
1. Exhibitors must live in Doña Ana, Bernalillo, Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra, Socorro, Valencia or El Paso Counties
2. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must have been made after the close of last year’s fair.
3. Any item that is entered and deemed by the Superintendent to be in bad taste, will not be accepted.
4. Entries should be displayed on sturdy DISPOSABLE (NON-RETURNABLE) plates or containers. All decorations and containers entered for competition in this section becomes part of the item when auctioned at the SNMSFR Bake Sale.
5. Mixes are discouraged. Made-from- scratch items are expected. (Exception is Lot 10 in which items are judged on appearance only.)
6. REFRIGERATED ITEMS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. (fresh fruit, whipped cream, crème cheese, 3-milk cake, etc.). They cannot be auctioned at the bake sale and are not eligible for a monetary or premium award.
7. JUDGING: Specific judging criteria are listed below each lot name. Keep criteria in mind when submitting entries. Many entries require a certain number of items to judge uniformity. If the correct number of pieces are not submitted, the entry will receive substantial deductions.
8. All entries will be judged according to age group. The age or Division must be on the entry form.
IF THE AGE IS NOT ON THE ENTRY FORM, THE ENTRY WILL BE JUDGED IN THE ADULT DIVISION.
Z. Adult Division – 19+ years | C. Beginners Division 4-8 years |
A. Senior Division – 14-18 years | D. Special Needs / Handicapped Division |
B. Junior Division – 9-13 years | |
Note: Beginner’s Division (C) entries are not eligible for premium awards. |
9. The Superintendent may at his or her discretion, declare a new class in any lot to aid the judges in the separation of entries.
10. Every precaution will be taken to protect exhibits, but the fair will not be responsible for loss or damage. The owner’s themselves must take the risk of exhibiting them.
LOT 1 – YEAST BREAD AND ROLLS
Yeast breads will be judged as follows: volume (light for size), shape, flavor (well-blended), pleasant smell (not yeasty), crust (tender & evenly brown), texture (moist & tender).
Lot 1A – Loaf (one loaf) FS 101. White FS 102. Wheat 100% FS 103. Wheat Part FS 104. Other Grains FS 105. Cinnamon FS 106. Rye FS 107. French FS 108. Raisin FS 109. Coffeecake FS 110. Herb FS 111. Sourdough FS 112. Potato FS 113. Special Shapes FS 114. Miscellaneous |
Lot 1B – Rolls (six rolls, buns or pretzels) FS 115. White Rolls FS 116. Whole Wheat Rolls FS 117. Hard Rolls FS 118. Buns FS 119. French FS 120. Cinnamon/ Sweet Rolls FS 121. Nut / Pecan FS 122. Sourdough FS 123. Special Shape Rolls FS 124. Bread sticks FS 125. Potato FS 126. Pretzels FS 127. Raised Donuts FS 128. Miscellaneous |
LOT 2 – QUICK BREAD (One loaf or six rolls, biscuits, or sopapillas)
Quick breads will be judged as follows: shape appropriate for type, even color, texture (moist & tender, no tunnels or holes), rich flavor.
FS 201. Nut Bread
FS 202. Fruit Bread
FS 203. Vegetable Bread
FS 204. Biscuits
FS 205. Muffins
FS 206. Cornbread
FS 207. Tortillas
FS 208. Cake Donuts
FS 209. Sopapillas
FS 210. Coffeecake
FS 211. Scones
FS 212. Miscellaneous
LOT 3 – COOKIES (twelve)
Cookies will be judged as follows: appearance (evenly browned), flavor (delicate & well-blended), texture characteristic of type, uniform shape, size & color
FS 301. Drop, Chocolate Chip
FS 302. Drop, Oatmeal
FS 303. Drop, Sugar
FS 304. Drop, Chocolate
FS 305. Drop, Other
FS 306. Molded, Sugar
FS 307. Molded, Biscochitos
FS 308. Molded, Peanut Butter
FS 309. Shaped or Molded
FS 310. Sandwich or Filled
FS 311. Frosted
FS 312. Cookie Press or Spritz
FS 313. Refrigerator or Sliced
FS 314. Bars
FS 315. Brownies
FS 316. Miscellaneous
LOT 4 – CAKES ICED & UNICED (one whole cake)
Note: No refrigerated cakes (i.e. whipped cream fillings, cream cheese frostings, fresh fruit)
Cakes will be judged as follows: appearance (shape & size), volume (light in weight for size), crust (uniced smooth & uniform),
crumb (color, texture, fineness), frosting (glossy, not granulated, flavor soft, not sticky, suitable flavor).
FS 401. Chocolate FS 402. White FS 403. Yellow FS 404. Spice FS 405. Fruit (apple, peach, etc.) FS 406. Angel FS 407. Fruitcake FS 408. Gingerbread FS 409. Upside-down FS 410. Filled |
FS 411. Vegetable (Carrot, etc.) FS 412. Chiffon FS 413. Pound FS 414. Torte FS 415. Sponge FS 416. Bundt FS 417. Cupcakes (12) FS 418. Miscellaneous |
LOT 5 – PASTRIES & PIES (NO CREAM, CUSTARD, PUMPKIN OR REFRIGERATED PIES OR PASTRIES)
5A – Pastries (six) Pastries will be judged as follows: appearance (attractive shape, uniform size & color), crust (tender & smooth), light in size, elastic crumb, filling (blended flavors, consistency, no canned fillings |
5B – Pies (one whole pie) Pies will be judged as follows: appearance (fruit bubbling through crust), crust (flaky texture, tender, evenly browned), filling (fresh flavor, consistency of size fruit or nuts & texture, no canned fillings, no shrinkage from sides, no weeping. |
FS 501. Flakes FS 502. Turnovers FS 503. Popovers FS 504. Empanadas FS 505. Tarts FS 506. Cobbler (1 whole) FS 507. Miscellaneous |
FS 508. Fruit FS 509. Berry FS 510. Apple FS 511. Cherry FS 512. Pecan FS 513. Nut, Pecan FS 514. Miscellaneous |
LOT 6 – CANDY (twelve pieces)
Candy will be judged as follows: appearance (uniform size & shape), consistency (smooth and creamy), delicate flavor and smell.
Candy will be judged as follows: appearance (uniform size & shape), consistency (smooth and creamy), delicate flavor and smell. | |
FS 601. Divinity FS 602. Fudge FS 603. Caramel FS 604. Fondant FS 605. Taffy FS 606. Kisses FS 607. Hard Candy FS 608. Dipped Candy FS 609. Mints FS 610. Pralines FS 611. Nut Brittle FS 612. Glazed Nuts FS 613. Toffee FS 614. Truffles FS 615. Nut Roll FS 616. Penuche FS 617. Nougats FS 618. Lollipops (except Cake) FS 619. Popcorn Balls FS 620. Miscellaneous |
LOT 7 – PECAN WORLD (Baked Goods featuring primarily pecans)
FS 701. Cookies (12)
FS 702. Fancy Nuts (12)
FS 703. Pies (1) / Pastries (6)
FS 704. Candy (12)
FS 705. Cakes (1)
FS 706. Bread (loaf or 3 mini)
FS 707. Miscellaneous
LOT 8 – CHOCO-HOLICS DELIGHT (Baked Goods featuring primarily chocolate)
FS 801. Cakes (1)
FS 802. Brownies (12)
FS 803. Candy (12)
FS 804. Cookies (12)
FS 805. Miscellaneous
LOT 9 – DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
9A – Diabetic Dreams (Low to no sugar, etc.) | 9B – Allergic Aspirations (i.e. gluten free, any substitutions based on allergies,etc.) |
FS 901. Cakes (1) FS 902. Pastries (6) FS 903. Candy (12) FS 904. Pies (1) FS 905. Cookies (12) FS 906. Crackers (12) FS 907. Breads (loaf or 6 rolls) FS 908. Miscellaneous |
FS 907. Cakes (1) FS 908. Pastries (6) FS 909. Breads (loaf or 6 rolls) FS 910. Pies (1) FS 911. Cookies (12) FS 912. Crackers (12) FS 913. Miscellaneous |
Decorated Cakes Novelty Items are not eligible for the Blue Ribbon Baker Award (only Lots 1 – 9) but are eligible for the Decorated Creations Award. Items in Lot 10 will be judged on appearance only (will not be tasted). The base of the “cake” in 10B may be made from anything edible. All items in Lots 10 WILL BE AUCTIONED Wednesday evening at the Bake Sale. Cakes need to be displayed on a sturdy board or tray preferably no larger than 2” surrounding the item.
LOT 10 – DECORATED CAKES & NOVELTY ITEMS (see note above)
All decorated items will be judged on neatness, decorating technique, design, color, and creativity.
10A – Decorated Cakes These items will be judged primarily on technique and skill. |
10B – Decorated Creations (see note above) These items will be judged primarily on creativity and uniqueness. |
FS 1001. Buttercream Cake (Icing and Tip decorations) FS 1002. Shaped Character Cake FS 1003. Picture Transfer Cake (piping gel, sugar, other methods) FS 1004. Fondant, Gum Paste Cake FS 1005. Mini Cakes – using mini cake pans (3) FS 1006. Cupcakes (any technique) (6) FS 1007. Miscellaneous |
FS 1008. Special Design Cake (sculpture, unusual shape, etc.) FS 1009. Tier Cakes FS 1010. Shaped Theme Cakes FS 1011. Fondant Cakes FS 1012. Cupcakes (6) or Mini Cakes (3) FS 1013. Gingerbread Creations (all edible) FS 1014. Modeling Chocolate or Fondant Creations FS 1015. Candy – Melt and/or Mold (12) FS 1016. Cookies – bouquets, etc. (6) FS 1017. Cake Pops (6) FS 1018. Miscellaneous |
