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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE CONTESTS
CAKE DECORATING (State Fair)
Members may enter up to three classes at the County level, but can only enter up to two classes for State (no more than
one entry per class number.) 
Cake decorating is limited to all icing work. All items on cake must be made from frosting, not fondant, candies or any
other shaped 3-dimensional items. Exhibits must be displayed on a disposable plate or board. 
State Fair: Exhibits must be packaged in a box, by the exhibitor, for easy transport. Cake boxes or other cardboard boxes uti-
lized should be close in size to the exhibit and be packed for stacking and handling. Exhibits not prepared for transport may
be left behind at county staff discretion. In addition to the exhibit tag, each piece of an exhibit must be labeled on the back or bottom with
the member’s name, county, and exhibit class number. Public display of exhibits will be at the discretion of 4-H management. 
To qualify for judging, a fully completed 4-H Expressive Arts Exhibit Explanation card or a 4-H Educational Display
Explanation card (for poster classes) must be attached. Forms are available in county Extension offices and at the State 4-H
web- site: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-con- test-materials. Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H
Cake Decorating Project Evaluation Form found at, http://oregon.4h. Oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials
Member applies the elements and principles of design to create work that is entirely their own.
Phase 1, demonstrate use of 3 tips
236 101 010
Decorated Flat Cookie - a decorated 4”-6”cook- i.e., any shape
236 101 020
Decorated Flat Cake Design - decorate an 8”x12” design on a 9½”x13½” flat board wrapped in wax

paper. Decorate this space as if it was the top of a cake. The design should include proper use of 3 different

tips: writing tip, leaf tip, star tip, or drop flower tip.
236 101 030
Educational Poster - showing or explaining something you have made, learned or did in your cake

decorating project. Posters must not exceed 22” x 28”.
Phase 2, demonstrate use of 4 tips
236 102 010
Decorated Cupcake - a decorated cupcake
236 102 020
Decorated Flat Cake Design - decorate an 8”x12” design on a 9½“x13½” flat board wrapped in wax

paper. Decorate this space as if it was the top of a cake. The design should include proper use 4 different

tips: writing tip, leaf tip, star tip, and petal tip.
236 102 030
Educational Poster - showing or explaining something you have made, learned or did in your cake

decorating project. Posters must not exceed 22” x 28”.
Phase 3, demonstrate use of multiple tips
236 103 010
Decorated 8” Layer Cake - a decorated 8” round Styrofoam cake form
236 103 020
Decorated Flat Cake Design - decorate an 8”x12” design on a 9½”x13½” flat board wrapped in wax

paper. Decorate this space as if it was the top of a cake. The design should include a minimum of 5 flowers,

a border, and proper use of writing tip, leaf tip, star tip, petal tip, and other variety tips.
236 103 030
Educational Poster - showing or explaining something you have made, learned or did in your cake

decorating project. Posters must not exceed 22” x 28”.
CAKE DECORATING CONTEST (State Fair)
Members must have exhibited in the cake decorating division at their county fair in order to participate in this state contest.
Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Cake Decorating Contest Evaluation Form found at, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.
edu/ fair-exhibit and-contest-materials or contact the extension office for more details. CAKE DECORATING (County
Only) Exhibitors may exhibit up to three cakes, no more than one cake per class. You do not have to be enrolled in the foods
project to enter this contest. Can be decorated on a cake or a Styrofoam form.
Note: Fill in the blank in class number (_) with one of the following numbers.
1 - Junior
2 - Intermediate
3 - Senior
511 701 00(_) Sheet Cakes (9 x 13)
511 702 00(_) Round double layer cake (8” or larger diameter - Iced)
511 702 01(_) Round double layer cake (8” or larger diameter - Fondant)
511 703 00(_) Unusual shapes (molded, dolls, cut designs)
511 704 00(_) Four cupcakes or petit fours - creatively decorated with the same design – Iced
511 704 01(_) Four cupcakes or petit fours - creatively decorated with the same design – Fondant
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511 705 00(_)
511 706 00(_)

511 706 00(_)

511 707 00(_)

Large cookie (4” or larger, any shape)
Wedding cakes - Iced (3 tiers/stacks minimum; figurines, leaves, bells, etc. may be used in the overall

design of the cake)
Wedding cakes - Fondant (3 tiers/stacks minimum; figurines, leaves, bells, etc. may be used in the overall
design of the cake)
Miscellaneous decorations (This class will be judged on the creativity of using figurines, etc. rather than
icing techniques.) Score sheet available at Extension Office for judging details.
FAVORITE OUTFIT (County Only)
Note: Fill in the blank in class number (_) with one of the following numbers.
1 - Junior
2 - Intermediate
3 - Senior
320 710 00(_) Each contestant will prepare a display at a designated time at the fair on a 4’ x 4’ board of a favorite

garment and appropriate accessories. The Fair will provide the board. Pushpins will go easily into the

board. The garment may be for any age person; may be formal or informal, purchased or made at home.

Contest open to all 4-H members regardless of project enrollment. An explanation sheet obtained from the

4-H office must accompany the exhibit. Display will be scored as follows:
Garment and Accessories
Appropriateness of garment to event………………………………………………………………………………..…20
Appropriateness of accessories to event………………………………………………………………………….........20
Appropriateness of accessories to garment……………………………………………………………………….…....20
Color Coordination
Color blending and harmony of accessories, garment and display board……………………………………………...10
Completeness
Is ensemble complete, with all necessary outer garments and accessories; does it create a unified whole……………10
Display or Presentation
Have basic design principles been followed and is display interesting………………………………………………...10
Originality of Display…………………………………………………………………………………………………10
POSSIBLE SCORE………………………………………………………………………………………………….100
TABLE SETTING CONTEST (State Fair)
Members must have exhibited in the Table Setting at their county fair in order to participate in this state contest. Judging
criteria are outlined on the 4-H Table Setting Contest Evaluation Form found at, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/spe-
cial-events/state-fair/cm-contests or contact the extension office for more details.
TABLE SETTING (County Only)
1.
Contest open to all youth enrolled in 4-H/FFA.
2.
Must be present for judging.
3.
Plan a well-balanced menu, one appropriate for your skill level, and type or print on menu card or appropriate size

and style for theme. Be creative!
4.
Plan an attractive table setting for menu. The place setting should be for one person and should include a place mat,

dishes tableware and napkin that would be needed for menu.
5.
Alcoholic beverage containers or glasses are not appropriate.
6.
Centerpieces are acceptable if appropriate. Each contestant will have 1/2 card table space to work within. The table

area will be marked. Practice at home to be sure you don’t exceed the space you will have.
7.
Items used in the table setting contest are to be left through- out the Fair. Removal of any piece of the setting will be

a forfeit of ribbons and premium.
8.
Contestants are to do their own work. Parents are to be out of the area during contest.
9.
OSU Extension Service, Baker County 4-H Leaders Association and Baker County Fair are not responsible for theft,

loss or damage to display items. Contestant is responsible for own property.
1 - Junior
2 - Intermediate
3 – Senior
511 740 00(_) Table setting
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