Benton County Fair Catalog 2025 | Page 56

ADULT DIVISION
ADULT TABLE SETTING CONTEST
Superintendent – Lavon Stark and Nancy Amos 1st Place $ 20 Special Award Sponsored by Centerton Connects EHC
RULES: 1. Table Settings must be put into place on Sept. 20 between 10:00 and 2:00. 2. Each exhibit must have a theme( birthday, holiday, football party, etc.) and a suitable menu. Menu and theme should be written or typed and placed with the table setting( frame, etc).
3. All items to be used for table setting and arrangements are to be brought and set up at one time. Lightweight items should be taped down.
4. Participants will be provided a 24” x 24” table space for each setting. Only one place setting will be allowed on each table. Participants are required to furnish their own tablecloths as well as all other items: placemats, china, flatware, glassware, etc.( paper products may be used as appropriate). 5. Participants will be the ONLY persons allowed in the table setting area. 6. All exhibits will be placed in a roped off area. However, the fair association cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages to property.
The following score sheet will be used:
Score Sheet for Table Setting Possible Points Your Score
1. Appropriateness of color and texture
of tablecloth or mat to theme
10
_______
2. Suitability of centerpiece in height
and design with the theme
10
_______
3. Suitability of china, glassware and
flatware for use together
15
_______
4. Appropriately set according to menu( necessary
flatware, dinnerware, and glassware on table)
15
_______
5. Appropriate placement of dinnerware on table 10 _______
6. Suitability of dinnerware, glassware and
flatware to menu
10
_______
7. Appropriateness of napkin placement and folding 10 _______
8. Suitability of meal plan according to flavor, appearance,
taste, texture and temperature
10
_______
9. Overall appearance of table and balanced menu 10 Total 100 points
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