Rules
Rules
Local Rules govern this competition.
Exhibitors are responsible for reading the Competition Guidelines and must abide by them.
Causes for disqualification
Non-compliance to the Competition and Salem County Fair Guidelines.
Entries over the maximum amount allowed will not be accepted.
Entries must follow the rules of the Division and Class.
Disqualified entries may not be displayed and must be picked up when notified.
Entry fees are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no-refund policy.
Setup:
All entries must be completed by 9 p.m. on the Sunday of Salem County Fair week.
No late entries will be accepted.
After 9 p.m., exhibitors may not touch their own completed entry or another exhibitor’s entry at any time.
Display requirements:
All tables must display two (2) place settings representing the theme.
Setting must include complete glassware, cups/saucers and flatware and be set for all courses on the menu. Do not set steak knives. Set dinnerware for all courses except dessert.
Menu must be displayed on the table, typed in 18-point font or larger, free from spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Settings should correspond with the menu.
Table settings must be contained on the top of the table or may rise independently over the table.
No additional floor items allowed (e.g., chairs, rugs).
No fresh food items (except non-perishables), disposable place settings, disposable paper tablecloths or paper napkins.
Wax candles, if used, may not be lit.
Display and location of entry is at the discretion of the committee. No entry will be accepted where an exhibitor describes conditions under which they will exhibit or how the entry must be displayed.
Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, the Salem County Fair will not be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the Salem County Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries.
Exhibits must be picked up after 9 p.m. on Friday of Salem County Fair week. Failure to do so may result in the items being discarded.