Rules & Classes:

·         Department 11, Open Baked Goods

·         Department 29, Jr. Baked Goods

For general rules governing all exhibitors at the Prince William County Fair, please see our General Rules page.

For a Home Arts Exhibitor Registration Form and entry requirements, please see the Entry Form page.

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Scorecards for Judging:

Baked Goods

Breads and Rolls       Texture: light, tender crust, uniform crumb, not sticky or dry        45% Flavor: sweet, pleasing taste, not sour                                             40% Appearance: good shape, size, golden brown color                        15%   Biscuits Flavor: pleasing                                                                              50% Appearance: medium size, golden brown, crust smooth                30% Texture: fine grain, light, tender, flaky                                            20%   Cakes       Texture: tender, small and uniform grain, moist           50% Flavor: pleasing                                                             35% Appearance: uniform layer                                            15%   Pies           Flavor: pleasing                                                               40% Filling: well cooked, if custard not watery                      30% Crust: tender, crisp on bottom                                         20% Appearance: even, full, appetizing                                  10%   Cookies Flavor: no off flavor                                        50% Texture: fine grain                                           30% Appearance: uniform size, even brown          20%   Candies    Texture: moist, creamy                50% Flavor: pleasing                           40% Color: natural                               10%   Decorated Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies  Appearance                50% Creativity                   50%