Dodge County Fair Information
Dodge County
Fair - August 15 - 20, 2006
Judging
Method Descriptions
DANISH Judging Method:
This is the traditional
system whereby all exhibits of the same lot number are present
simultaneously to the judge. The judge evaluates each exhibit
but is permitted to give a maximum of 25% ribbons to each group
(blue, red, white & pink) Exhibitors do not need
to be present for this type of judging.
CONFERENCE Judging Method:
All exhibits within a
lot number are presented simultaneously, evaluated and awarded
ribbons as in Danish judging, BUT the exhibitor or their representative
must be available to present the exhibit. The
judge asks questions pertaining to the exhibit and awards ribbons
accordingly.
1-2-3-4 Judging Method:
Usually used in Open
Class. There is one 1 st , one 2 nd , one 3 rd , one 4 th placing.
Judge does not have to give a 1 st . Below 4 th receives no
ribbons and no premiums.
FACE TO FACE Judging
Method:
This type allows for
more flexibility on the part of the judge and the exhibitor.
Exhibitors bring all their exhibits in that department to be
judged at one time and talk to the judge about the exhibits.
Exhibits are not compared with other exhibits in the
same lot number, but judged on their own merit. The judge may
award the ribbon and premium which is appropriate without regard
to Danish percentages.
Additional
Information About
FACE-TO-FACE Judging
What if an exhibitor
can not present for their face-to face or conference judging?
Exhibitors who cannot
be present for their judging must contact
the department superintendent ahead of time .
It is preferred that
another exhibitor sit in for that person's discussion with the
judge; however, a leader or parent may sit in if necessary.
There is no automatic penalty for exhibitors who are not present
for their judging. It is up to each judge and superintendent
to determine how the exhibitor's absence will affect the placing
awarded.
General Face-to-Face
Questions you may be asked
- What do you like most about your project?
- What do you like least about this project?
- What have you learned in this project?
- What would you like to learn more about in this project?
- Where did you get the idea for this exhibit? Who helped
you?
- What was the easiest part of making this exhibit?
- What was the most difficult or challenging part?
- What would you do differently if you made another exhibit?
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