There will be no entry fees charged, but an exhibitor’s pass must be purchased. All entries in this department are subject to general rules in front of this book. All entries must be made by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Superintendents will be on hand to receive Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. No entries can be entered in more than one class. All entries must be the work of the party making the exhibit or entry, the articles to be classified by the exhibitor. All entries must be displayed and not left in bags. All pictures M63-84 need to be framed with a wire string attached to the back for hanging. Exhibitor must call in person for the articles between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. the last day of the Fair. The Fair Association will not be responsible for items broken or damaged, however precautions will be taken to prevent damage. NO ARTICLE HAVING WON A PRIZE IN THE PAST MAY COMPETE FOR ANOTHER PRIZE, NOR SHALL SUCH ARTICLE BE ENTERED. Exhibitors may make only two entries in each class in the department. All Premium Checks must be picked up on or before the last day of the Fair. They will not be mailed. All entries are to be newly created and clean.
TEXTILES (Classes 1 - 62)
1 - DOILIES 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75 1. Crocheted, under 12” 2. Crocheted, 13” - 18” 3. 18” and over and tablecloths All doilies need to be mounted on a solid surface (foam-core board, poster board, or some similar material).
7 - CLOTHING - Adult 20. Best Crocheted 21. Best Knitted 22. Decorated Sweatshirt 23. Skirt - Handmade 24. Dresses and Jumpers - Handmade In Classes 25 and 26, the articles may be purchased, but the needlework must be done by hand. 25. Shirts and Vests 26. Jackets
8 - CLOTHING - Infants and Children 27. Best Baby Item 28. Crocheted 29. Embroidered 30. Fabric 31. Knitted 32. Costume
9 - ACCESSORIES 33. Handbag 34. Tote 35. Beadwork Jewelry 36. Beadwork - Any Type 37. Friendship Bracelet
12 - WALL HANGINGS (Created From Fabric) 47. Appliqué 48. Counted Cross-stitch 49. Needlepoint 50. Original Design 51. Quilted
13 - MISCELLANEOUS (Finished Projects) 52. Miscellaneous Crocheted Items 53. Unframed Counted Thread 54. Holiday/Counted Cross-stitch 55. Tea Towels (set of 2 fastened together) 56. Best Dressed Doll 57. Junior (any textile made by age 12 & under) 58. Hand Made Toys 59. Flannel Tied Blankets & Pillows 60. Plastic Canvas 61. Latch Hook 62. Ponybead Item
ARTS (Classes 63 - 95) 14 - PICTURES Premiums for classes 63 - 71 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75 Premiums for classes 72 - 88 are: 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75 Premiums for classes 89 - 95 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75 All pictures M 63-70 must not be larger than 24” x 32”. 8x10 & larger are framed and no larger than 24” x 32”. All pictures M 63 - 71 need to be framed. All pictures must have a wire string attached to the back for hanging. 63. Diamond Art 64. Hand painted, oil, acrylic, or watercolor 65. Hand painted, oil or acrylic landscape 66. Hand painted, oil or acrylic characters, must include name of character 67. Hand painted, still life oil or acrylic 68. Hand painted oil or acrylic structures (barns/buildings, etc.) 69. Drawing (any drawing media) 70. Mixed Media (pencil, paint, chalk & marker) mixed, any combination media 71. Coloring Pages (pencil or crayon). Open only to residents of Adams County Nursing Homes - exempt from exhibitor pass requirement (Photography Classes 72 - 84 need to be 8” x 10” or under & framed) Premiums for classes 72 - 88 are: 1st – $3.50; 2nd – $2.75; 3rd – $1.75 72. Photography - Portraiture 73. Photography - Still Life 74. Photography - Macro (Close Up) 75. Photography - Scenic 76. Photography - Totally Changed Photo (original photo must accompany entry) 77. Photography - Action 78. Photography - Black & White any size 79. Photography - Animals 80. Photography - Miscellaneous 81. Photography - Nature 82. Photography - Architecture 83. Photography - Reflections 84. Photography - Fair Pictures
15 - ARTS 85. Wreaths 86. Handmade Table Decoration 87. China Painting 88. All Other Holiday Decorations Premiums for classes 89 - 96 are: 1st – $5.25; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $2.75