Foods and Nutrition          

There are now two paths for food judging: competitive and non-competitive. This chart helps explain the differences and helps you choose which judging to attend. The requirements for what to bring to judging are also different. The non-competitive judging is more similar to other still exhibit projects.

 

Competitive Option

 

Non-Competitive Option

 

Do I want to complete the project book?

Yes

Yes

Do I want to be eligible to compete as the project representative from Delaware County at the Ohio State Fair?

Yes

No

Do I want to enter the Baked Goods Auction at the Delaware County Fair?

Yes

No

Do I want to be eligible for a Food and Nutrition Award at the Delaware County Fair?

Yes

No

Level of detail of the judging interview

Project specific questions and portfolio questions

General questions related to project book work, learning, and display

Project Judging Requirements

 

  1. Completed project book
  2. Portfolio
  3. Complete written menu for 1-day's meals and snacks
  4. Complete place setting

*See fair rules for details on each of these items (link below)

  1. Completed project book
  2. Poster or other nonperishable display of learning

Judging Dates Offered

Summer Judging – 7/20

Saturday Prior to Fair – 9/7

Saturday Prior to Fair - 9/7

Club level make-up

      

Download of the chart above: Competitive and Non-Competitive Food Option Chart

2024 Foods Judging Guidelines for Summer Judging and Delaware County Fair

2024 Delaware County Junior Fair Food Project Rules

2024 Baked Goods Auction Exhibitor Information