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Adult Perishables

Adult Perishables – Breads, Cakes, Candies, Cookies, Pies, Decorated Cakes, Eggs, Horticulture, Fruits & Vegetables, and Crops

Check In Time: Sunday, September 8th 2019 11am-5pm @ Fairgrounds

General Rules
1. 2019 theme is 164 Years Tennessee Proud. A special commemorative ribbon will be awarded to each exhibitor following the fair.
2. Awards and premiums for the 2019 winners will be First, Second, and Third place in each lot, King and Queen of the Kitchen, Clover Kitchen (youth), Best of Show, Best Cake Baker, Best Pie Baker, Largest Pumpkin, and Largest Watermelon.
3. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor. Cut flowers, crops, potted plants, fruits and vegetables must be grown by the exhibitor.
4. All items must not have been exhibited before at the West Tennessee State Fair.
5. Exhibitors may only enter one item in each lot. 
6. The committee reserves the right to refuse to accept any exhibit considered unsuitable for the fair.
7. Two divisions include;
     a. Youth division 2 – 19 year olds *Youth may enter Adult Division if no category is offered in Youth Department.
     b. Adult division for ages 20 and above.
8. Exhibitors are restricted from the exhibit area during judging.
9. All articles exhibited at owner’s risk, but reasonable precautions will be taken for the protection of your exhibits.
10. Exhibits picked up before the release time, will forfeit prize money. Prize money will not be released to anyone except whose name in on the envelope. Photo ID is required for all releases. Minors without a photo ID need to have an adult with ID present. Pickup will be Monday, September 16, 1pm-6pm.

Categories & Lots

Culinary

Chairperson: Mary Ann Martin
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Participants who enter 10 or more items will be considered for the “Queen and King of the Kitchen” Award. See the Queen and King of the Kitchen page for details.

Rules
1. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
2. No mixes.
3. All exhibits must be entered on sturdy paper plates in zip-lock bags.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 cake to be judged (with the exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the duration of the fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required. They should be entered in zip-lock bags. No pies will be accepted in returnable dishes. Please use throw away tins.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread or one mini loaf.
8. All entries must be entered in throw-away containers.
9. The fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.

  • Lot 01  Banana Bread
  • Lot 02  Biscuits (3)
  • Lot 03  Cinnamon or Sweet Rolls (3)
  • Lot 04  Coffee Cake
  • Lot 05  Corn Bread
  • Lot 06  Cornmeal Muffins or Sticks (3)
  • Lot 07  Fruit Bread, Other Than Banana
  • Lot 08  Loaf Bread – Machine
  • Lot 09  Loaf Bread – Non Machine
  • Lot 10  Muffins, Fruit (3)
  • Lot 11  Sour Dough Bread
  • Lot 12  Vegetable Bread (zucchini, pumpkin, etc.)
  • Lot 13  Yeast Rolls (3)
  • Lot 14  Any Other Bread

Chairperson: Mary Ann Martin
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Participants who enter 10 or more items will be considered for the “Queen and King of the Kitchen” Award. See the Queen and King of the Kitchen page for details.

Rules
1. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
2. No mixes.
3. All exhibits must be entered on sturdy paper plates in zip-lock bags.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 cake to be judged (with the exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the duration of the fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required. They should be entered in zip-lock bags. No pies will be accepted in returnable dishes. Please use throw away tins.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread or one mini loaf.
8. All entries must be entered in throw-away containers.
9. The fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.

  • Lot 01  Angel Food
  • Lot 02  Apple
  • Lot 03  Carrot Iced
  • Lot 04  Cheese Cake
  • Lot 05  Chocolate Cake Iced
  • Lot 06  Coconut
  • Lot 07  Cupcakes (3)
  • Lot 08  Fruit Flavor Cake (Pineapple, Strawberry, Lemon, etc.)
  • Lot 09  German Chocolate
  • Lot 10  Pound
  • Lot 11  Yellow or White Iced
  • Lot 12  Any Other Cake

Chairperson: Mary Ann Martin
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Participants who enter 10 or more items will be considered for the “Queen and King of the Kitchen” Award. See the Queen and King of the Kitchen page for details.

Rules
1. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
2. No mixes.
3. All exhibits must be entered on sturdy paper plates in zip-lock bags.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 cake to be judged (with the exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the duration of the fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required. They should be entered in zip-lock bags. No pies will be accepted in returnable dishes. Please use throw away tins.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread or one mini loaf.
8. All entries must be entered in throw-away containers.
9. The fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.

Enter 6 of each in a zip-lock bag.

  • Lot 01  Brittle (Peanut, Pecan, or Cashew)
  • Lot 02  Clusters
  • Lot 03  Fudge – Chocolate
  • Lot 04  Fudge – Any Flavor Not Chocolate
  • Lot 05  Molded Candy
  • Lot 06  Any Other Candy

Chairperson: Mary Ann Martin
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Participants who enter 10 or more items will be considered for the “Queen and King of the Kitchen” Award. See the Queen and King of the Kitchen page for details.

Rules
1. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
2. No mixes.
3. All exhibits must be entered on sturdy paper plates in zip-lock bags.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 cake to be judged (with the exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the duration of the fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required. They should be entered in zip-lock bags. No pies will be accepted in returnable dishes. Please use throw away tins.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread or one mini loaf.
8. All entries must be entered in throw-away containers.
9. The fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.

Enter 6 of each in a zip-lock bag

  • Lot 01  Bar
  • Lot 02  Brownies
  • Lot 03  Chocolate Chip
  • Lot 04  Fruit or Nut Filled
  • Lot 05  Oatmeal
  • Lot 06  Peanut Butter
  • Lot 07  Sugar
  • Lot 08  Tea Cakes
  • Lot 09  Unbaked
  • Lot 10  Any Other

Chairperson: Mary Ann Martin
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Participants who enter 10 or more items will be considered for the “Queen and King of the Kitchen” Award. See the Queen and King of the Kitchen page for details.

Rules
1. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
2. No mixes.
3. All exhibits must be entered on sturdy paper plates in zip-lock bags.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 cake to be judged (with the exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the duration of the fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required. They should be entered in zip-lock bags. No pies will be accepted in returnable dishes. Please use throw away tins.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread or one mini loaf.
8. All entries must be entered in throw-away containers.
9. The fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.

No commercial pie crust.

Throw-away pans in zip-lock bags.

  • Lot 01  Chess
  • Lot 02  Chocolate
  • Lot 03  Coconut
  • Lot 04  Fried Pies (3)
  • Lot 05  Fruit Cobbler
  • Lot 06  Fruit Pie
  • Lot 07  Lemon
  • Lot 08  Mini Pies (6)
  • Lot 09  Pecan
  • Lot 10  Pumpkin
  • Lot 11  Any Other Pie

Chairperson: Mary Ann Martin
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Participants who enter 10 or more items will be considered for the “Queen and King of the Kitchen” Award. See the Queen and King of the Kitchen page for details.

Rules
1. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
2. No mixes.
3. All exhibits must be entered on sturdy paper plates in zip-lock bags.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 cake to be judged (with the exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the duration of the fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required. They should be entered in zip-lock bags. No pies will be accepted in returnable dishes. Please use throw away tins.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring 1/2 loaf of bread or one mini loaf.
8. All entries must be entered in throw-away containers.
9. The fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.

Dummy base maybe used.

  • Lot 01  Birthday Cake
  • Lot 02  Fair Theme Cake
  • Lot 03  Wedding Cake

Chairperson: Jessica Mayo

 Eggs Rules

  1. Only one exhibit in each lot can be entered.
  2. Entries are 3 eggs for lots 1-5, and 1 egg for lots 6-8.
  3. All exhibits must be claimed on Sunday, September 16, 2018 between 6:00pm-8:00pm or they will be disposed of by the Fair Association.
  4. Entries must be from hens raised by the person entering eggs.
  5. Judging will be on cleanliness, egg shape, shell texture, & ridges.

Eggs – Class 2

  • Lot 01  Small/Medium White Eggs (3)
  • Lot 02  Large/Jumbo White Eggs (3)
  • Lot 03  Small/Medium Brown Eggs (3)
  • Lot 04  Large/Jumbo Brown Eggs (3)
  • Lot 05  Multi Colored (blue, green, or speckled, etc.) (3)

Horticulture

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Aster
  • Lot 02 Celosia Coxcomb (crested)
  • Lot 03 Celosia Plumed Type
  • Lot 04 Chrysantheums
  • Lot 05 Dahlias
  • Lot 06 Echineach – Cone Flower
  • Lot 07 Gaillardia
  • Lot 08 Lantana
  • Lot 09 Marigold – Dwarf
  • Lot 10 Marigold – Large
  • Lot 11 Rose – Hybrid Tea
  • Lot 12 Rose – Miniature
  • Lot 13 Rose – Shrub
  • Lot 14 Redbeckia (Black-eyed Susan)
  • Lot 15 Verbenia
  • Lot 16 Zinna – Dwarf
  • Lot 17 Zinna – Large
  • Lot 19 Any Other Cut Flower

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Caladium
  • Lot 02  Coleous
  • Lot 03  Elephant Ear
  • Lot 04 Hauchrea (Coral Bells)
  • Lot 05 Hosta
  • Lot 06 Any Other Cut Foliage

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Cut Flower Arrangements
  • Lot 02  Current Fair Theme Cut Flower Arrangement
  • Lot 03  Native Wild Flower Arrangement

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Fruit Plants
  • Lot 02  Maranta (Prayer Plant)
  • Lot 03  Pepperonia
  • Lot 04 Veriegated Foliage
  • Lot 05 Any Other Upright Foliage Plant

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Asparagus
  • Lot 02  Boston
  • Lot 03  Any Other Fern

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Gardenia
  • Lot 02  Sultana
  • Lot 03 Any Other Flowering Plant

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01  Ever Blooming
  • Lot 02  Rex
  • Lot 03  Tuberous (example: beef steak)

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Christmas
  • Lot 02  Large Variety
  • Lot 03  Small Variety
  • Lot 04 Succulents (example: jade)

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 African Violets – single, any color
  • Lot 02 African Violets – double, any color

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Philodendrons
  • Lot 02 Swedish ivy
  • Lot 03 Spider or Airplane Plant
  • Lot 04 Wandering Jew
  • Lot 05 Any Other Vine or Trailer

Chairperson: Linda Lodes

Rules

  1. Plants must have been in the possession of and grown by the exhibitor for at least three (3) months prior to exhibiting in this show.
  2. The Fair Association will not be responsible for plants, but precautions will be taken for the care of all entries.
  3. Entries shall be limited to amateur growers – those not growing for profit.
  4. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm to 6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 English Ivy
  • Lot 02 Herbs
  • Lot 03 Any Other Plant

Fruits & Vegetables

Chairperson: William Groce

Rules

  1. All exhibits must have been grown in the garden of the exhibitor and only one exhibit in each lot. Committee will not accept any purchased product.
  2. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness, appealing color.
  3. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm-6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01 Apples (3)
  • Lot 02 Blueberries (1 pt)
  • Lot 03 Cucumbers (3)
  • Lot 04 Eggplant (1)
  • Lot 05 Field Peas (10)
  • Lot 06 Figs (3)
  • Lot 07 Grapes (1 bunch)
  • Lot 08 Okra (6)
  • Lot 09 Peaches (3)
  • Lot 10 Peppers, Banana (3)
  • Lot 11 Peppers, Bell (3)
  • Lot 12 Peppers, Green Hot (3)
  • Lot 13 Peppers, Jalapeno (3)
  • Lot 14 Peppers, Red Hot (3)
  • Lot 15 Pumpkin, Jack Belittle (1)
  • Lot 16 Pumpkin, Tennessee Sweet Potato (1)
  • Lot 17 Pumpkin, Field (1)
  • Lot 18 Squash, Butternut (1)
  • Lot 19 Squash, Crooked Neck (3)
  • Lot 20 Squash, Spaghetti (1)
  • Lot 21 Squash, Straight Neck (3)
  • Lot 22 Squash, Zucchini
  • Lot 23 String of Peppers
  • Lot 24 Tomatoes
  • Lot 25 Watermelon – Long
  • Lot 26 Watermelon – Round
  • Lot 27 Any Other Fruit

Chairperson: William Groce

Rules

  1. All exhibits must have been grown in the garden of the exhibitor and only one exhibit in each lot. Committee will not accept any purchased product.
  2. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness, appealing color.
  3. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm-6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 01  Broccoli (1 Stalk)
  • Lot 02  Cabbage (1 Head)
  • Lot 03  Lettuce (1 Head)
  • Lot 04  Onions (3)
  • Lot 05  Potatoes, Irish (3)
  • Lot 06  Potatoes, Sweet (3)
  • Lot 07  Radishes (3)
  • Lot 08  Turnips (3)
  • Lot 09  Any Other Vegetable

Chairperson: William Groce

Rules

  1. All exhibits must have been grown in the garden of the exhibitor and only one exhibit in each lot. Committee will not accept any purchased product.
  2. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness, appealing color.
  3. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm-6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.
  • Lot 1  Fruit Basket (2 of each fruit with minimum of 6 different types of fruit)
  • Lot 2  Vegetable Basket (2 of each vegetable with min. of 6 different types of vegetable)
  • Lot 3  Current Fair Theme

Chairperson: William Groce

Rules

  1. All exhibits must have been grown in the garden of the exhibitor and only one exhibit in each lot. Committee will not accept any purchased product.
  2. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness, appealing color.
  3. Exhibits MUST be picked up Monday, September 16th, 1pm-6pm.  Fair is NOT responsible for Exhibits not picked up.

Will be chosen from produce entered into the pumpkin & watermelon lots in the fruit class.

  • Largest Pumpkin
  • Largest Watermelon

Crops

Chairperson:  Ginger Kemp

Rules

  1. Only one exhibit in each lot can be entered. Entries must be of the current year’s growth.
  2. All exhibits must be claimed on Monday, September 16th between 1pm-6pm or they will be disposed of by the Fair Association.
  3. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness and appealing color.
  4. There will be two (2) divisions in the class – Youth Division and Open Division.
  5. Ear corn MUST be wired together in pyramid.
  • Lot 01  White (10 ears)
  • Lot 02  Yellow (10 ears)
  • Lot 03  Popcorn (10 ears)
  • Lot 04  Indian – small (3 ears)
  • Lot 05  Indian – large (3 ears)
  • Lot 06  Shelled – white (1 qt.)
  • Lot 07  Shelled – yellow (1 qt.)
  • Lot 08  Stalks (3)

Chairperson:  Ginger Kemp

Rules

  1. Only one exhibit in each lot can be entered. Entries must be of the current year’s growth.
  2. All exhibits must be claimed on Monday, September 16th between 1pm-6pm or they will be disposed of by the Fair Association.
  3. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness and appealing color.
  4. There will be two (2) divisions in the class – Youth Division and Open Division.
  5. Ear corn MUST be wired together in pyramid.
  • Lot 01  Block or 1/2 Bushel Alfalfa
  • Lot 02  Block or 1/2 Bushel Bermuda
  • Lot 03  Block or 1/2 Bushel Lespedeza
  • Lot 04  Block or 1/2 Bushel Any Other

Chairperson:  Ginger Kemp

Rules

  1. Only one exhibit in each lot can be entered. Entries must be of the current year’s growth.
  2. All exhibits must be claimed on Monday, September 16th between 1pm-6pm or they will be disposed of by the Fair Association.
  3. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness and appealing color.
  4. There will be two (2) divisions in the class – Youth Division and Open Division.
  5. Ear corn MUST be wired together in pyramid.
  • Lot 01  Best Stalk with Open Bolls
  • Lot 02  Best Display of Close Bolls

Chairperson:  Ginger Kemp

Rules

  1. Only one exhibit in each lot can be entered. Entries must be of the current year’s growth.
  2. All exhibits must be claimed on Monday, September 16th between 1pm-6pm or they will be disposed of by the Fair Association.
  3. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness and appealing color.
  4. There will be two (2) divisions in the class – Youth Division and Open Division.
  5. Ear corn MUST be wired together in pyramid.
  • Lot 01 Best Jar of Maturity Group III Beans
  • Lot 02  Best Stalks of Maturity Group III Beans (3)
  • Lot 03  Best Stalks of Maturity Group IV Beans (3)
  • Lot 04  Best Stalks of Late Maturity Group V  & VI Beans (3)

Chairperson:  Ginger Kemp

Rules

  1. Only one exhibit in each lot can be entered. Entries must be of the current year’s growth.
  2. All exhibits must be claimed on Monday, September 16th between 1pm-6pm or they will be disposed of by the Fair Association.
  3. Entries will be judged on size, uniformity, disease free, insect damage free, tenderness and appealing color.
  4. There will be two (2) divisions in the class – Youth Division and Open Division.
  5. Ear corn MUST be wired together in pyramid.
  • Lot 01  Milo (3 ears)
  • Lot 02  Oats (1 quart jar)
  • Lot 03  Peanuts (3 stalks)
  • Lot 04  Sunflowers (3 stalks)
  • Lot 05  Wheat (1 quart jar)
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