Honey Moisture Standards: Any honey with moisture content of 18.7% or higher will be disqualified. Any honey with moisture content of 18.1% to 18.6% will have points deducted. Any honey with moisture content of 14.0% to 18.0% will receive a full 15 points. Any honey with moisture content of 13.9% or lower will have points deducted. Any fermented honey will be disqualified.
Black Jar: This class is for honey taste only. One winner to be selected and will receive a $5.00 premium. No ribbons or other premiums will be awarded. This class does not qualify for the Best of Show award. No labels or entrants' names are allowed on the jars.
Frames of Honey - Shallow and Deep, extracted and comb (frames of honey must be free of support wires)
General appearance of frame (cleanliness and freedom from excessive stains) 10
Attachment and accuracy of comb thickness (not less than 1” for comb honey 9-frame thickness for uncapping ease) 20
Freedom from uncapped cells, dry holes, brood cells and pollen 20
Capping: completeness, evenness and freedom from bruised, leaking, watery cells and travel stain 10
Uniformity of color (comb, cappings and honey) 10
Quality of honey (freedom from granulation, honeydew, poorly-ripened or fermented honey, objectionable flavor or aroma, or other damage) 30
TOTAL 100
Chunk Honey
Uniformity and appearance, including containers 5
Uniform and accurate level of fill 5
Freedom from crystals 15
Freedom from foreign materials 15
Freedom from air bubbles and froth 15
Appearance and quality of comb and cappings 15
Flavor and aroma (includes density, if required) 15
Neatness of cut edges and packing 10
Uniformity of color 5
TOTAL 100
Extracted (liquid) Honey
Color 5
Appearance, suitability and uniformity of containers 5
Uniform level of fill 5
Flavor and aroma 15
Freedom from crystals 15
Freedom from foreign materials 20
Freedom from air bubbles and froth 15
Uniformity of honey 5
Density (moisture content) 15
TOTAL 100
Beeswax Articles
Color (between straw and canary yellow 25
Cleanliness (freedom from surface dirt, honey or other impurities 25
Novelty of mold or sculpture 25
Neatness of workmanship 25
TOTAL 100
Observation Hive of Bees
Uniform color of bees 15
Queen: size, shape and behavior (must be marked) 15
Brood pattern (compact pattern showing all stages of brood development) 15
Variety: presence of queen, workers, drones, brood, honey, pollen, etc. 15
Correct number of bees for interest and ease of observation 10
Cleanliness and suitability of combs 15
Appearance, cleanliness and suitability of hive 15
TOTAL 100
Honey Gift Package
Originality 30
Variety 30
Quality of products 20
Commercial appeal 20
TOTAL 100
Cut-Comb Honey (in plastic containers)
General appearance (cleanliness, uniformity and freedom from leakage) 10
Accuracy of comb thickness (well built out) 10
Quality and appearance of comb (includes neatness of cut edges) 25
Appearance of cappings 20
Uniformity of color (comb, cappings and honey) 10
Quality of honey (freedom from granulation honey-dew, pollen poorly- ripened or fermented honey, objectionable flavor or aroma or other means of damage) 25
TOTAL 100
Cobana Sections
Suitability, uniformity and cleanliness of section 10
Completeness, uniformity and cleanliness of cappings 30
Uniform and completely filled honey cells 30
Quality and uniformity of honey 20
Weight and completeness of attachment of comb (minimum weight. 8oz) 10
TOTAL 100
Miscellaneous Display
Public Appeal 20
Attractiveness 20
Educational value 20
Originality 20
Variety and quality of the bee product 20
TOTAL 100