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Judging System

The Nez Perce County Fair uses the DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING. The Danish System of judging is based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets the standard rather than how well it compares with other exhibits.

The Danish System of Judging does not compare one person’s work to another. The evaluation is made against a project standard. The judge evaluates whether the requirements have been met. Stickers/Ribbons are awarded according to the degree that the member’s project meet the standards. A participation ribbon may be awarded to an exhibitor whose work fulfills the minimum qualifications.

”Excellent” Blue Ribbon/Sticker Award: Exhibits that rank “Excellent meet the standards and fit well within the ability of most of the exhibitors.” Blue indicates that the exhibit meets or exceeds product standards and meets exhibit requirements; overall, the work is of high quality—Excellent. Excellent does not indicate perfection, but indicates a high degree of achievement toward the elements in the standards for the exhibits.

“Good” Red Ribbon Sticker/Award: Exhibits that rank “Good” in relation to the project standards or expected achievement. Red means the exhibit meets minimum product standards and exhibit requirements; overall, the work is of average quality—Good. Either the general level of the accomplishment is less than excellent or enough specific shortcomings are found to cause the placing to drop from excellent to good. Red indicates good quality; however, there is room for improvement in the exhibit.

”Fair” White Ribbon/Sticker Award: Exhibits that do not meet the product standards and need much improvement. White indicates serious or considerable deficiencies in meeting product standards and/or exhibit requirements—Fair. These exhibits upon evaluation are found lacking and rate only average, acceptable or satisfactory for the standards established.

No Award or Ribbon: May be given if exhibits which, for one reason or another, fail to produce that level of achievement which can be reasonably expected in relation to the specific class or performance in which they are entered.

Special Awards: An outline of special awards can be found in each of the departments’ page. A Special Award will only be awarded by a Judge or a Superintendent providing an exhibit earns such merit. Unless specified, no additional premium is paid for Special Award Ribbons.

Awards:
Unless otherwise noted: Ribbons: 1st Blue - $3.00, 2nd Red - $2.00, 3rd White - $1.00
Rosette Awards - No additional money awarded unless otherwise stated in the Department.

 

Fair Dates to Remember

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OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT ENTRY DATES

ALL NON-PERISHABLE ENTRIES
FRIDAY, September 12, 2025

3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, September 13, 2025
8:00 AM - NOON

PERISHABLE ENTRIES
(Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Foods)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM


FAIR OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

THURSDAY, September 18, 2025
10:00 AM

SCHOOL TOUR DAY IS SEPT. 18

SENIOR DAY IS SEPT. 19


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2024 Exhibitor Handbook

 

Address

NEZ PERCE COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS

1229 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501

DIRECTIONS

Staff

MANAGER/
SPECIAL EVENTS

Vanessa Adams

FAIR COORDINATOR/
BUSINESS OFFICE

Abby Walser

Office Hours

We are open
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM‑4:30 PM
(Closed for lunch
12:00 Noon‑1:00 PM)

Contact Us

PHONE
208‑743‑3302
Vanessa - ext. 202
Abby - ext. 201

FAX
208‑746‑9796

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