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BO Bains Countfl leader Tuesday, august is. 2000
Rains Co. Fair Creative Arts Exhibit Rules
2000 RAINS
COUNTY FAIR
GENERAL RULES
September 11-16,2000
Phone 473-2412 for information
1. The Creative Arts Exhibit is open
to residents of Rains County and sur-
rounding counties.
2. Exhibits should be brought to the
fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept.9, from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the exception of
Baked Goods and Horticulture, which
should be brought from 7:45-9:00
Monday, Sept. 11. No item can be
entered late.
3. Judging will be Monday, Sept. 11,
at 10: 00 a.m. and will not be open to
the public.
4. You may exhibit in each class, but
only one entry of a kind in the class.
(Example: you may enter one jar of
snap green beans and one jar of
whole green beans, but not two jars
whole green beans.) Sets will be
allowed as one exhibit.
5. Ribbon awards will be given to
the first, second, and third-place
entries in each class. Every entry may
not merit a ribbon. Open and Youth
Division will be judged on its own
merit.
6. Grand Champion and Reserve
Champion rosettes will be awarded in
each division. These two will be select-
ed from all the blue ribbon winners of
each division.
7. Each entry must be labeled with
name, address, identification of the
article or product to be entered. No
item may be left until officially regis-
tered with the division chairman.
8. Items will be on exhibit through-
out the fair. We reserve the right to one
slice or piece of baked goods and the
recipe for the exhibit, and the right to
publish the recipes in the local news-
paper. All items are to be picked up
Saturday night at 9:30, Sunday from
1:00-2:00 p.m., or Monday 9-10 a.m.
9. Professionals will be allowed to
exhibit. A professional is classified as
one who has sold $200 or more per
year. These will be judged separately
from the amateurs. Only the Fine Arts
Division will be allowed to sell their
exhibits.
10. The Creative Arts Division will
exercise all due diligence to prevent
damage or loss of articles. Articles will
be entered at the owner's risk.
11. Articles entered must never
have been entered for judging in the
Rains County Fair previously. In Baked
Goods, the same recipe must never
have been entered by the exhibitor
before.
12. Division chairmen are to be con-
tacted for any special considerations
of entry.
WOODWORKING
DIVISION
Chairman: BILLYE KOVAR
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor's name, address'and class to
be entered.
2. Each class will be judged sepa-
rately.
3. You may exhibit in each class, but
only one entry per class.
4. The entry must have been made
by the exhibitor.
5. Judging will be based on work-
manship, degree of difficulty and orig-
inality.
CLASSES:
1. Toys
2. Wallhangings
3. Frames
4 Birdhouses
5. Home Accessories
6. Door stops
7. Holiday
0. Bird Feeders
5 'Wind ornaments
10. Planters
11. Wood Carving
12. 'ferd Ornaments
13. Open
QUILT DIVISION
Chairman: FLORENE McMILLAN
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor's name, address, class,
name of item to be exhibited, and if it
is your own original design or a kit.
2. Each entry must not have been
exhibited at any previous Rains
County Fair.
3. No soiled or unfinished articles
will be accepted for exhibit.
4. You may exhibit only one quilt in
each class. (Example: one patchwork
quilt and one applique quilt, but not
two patchwork quilts.)
5. Judging will be based on work-
manship, color coordination, degree of
difficulty and originality.
CLASSES:
1. My First Quilt
a. As a chfld
b. As an adult
2. Sampler
3. Patchwork
4. Appiiqued
5. Embroidered
6. Cross-Stitch
7. Baby
8. Pieced
9. Painted
10. Machine quilted
11. Profeeannal
12. Open
BAKED GOODS
DIVISION
Chairman: MILDRED ROBBINS
RULES:
1. All baked goods must be brought
in on Monday from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
2. Exhibits must be in disposable
paper plates and covered with dear
wrap.
3. All food entries must be labeled
with exhibitor’s name, address, name
of produd, class and whether it’s adult
or youth.
4. The recipe (typed or printed on a
3x5 index card) must be attached to
entry
5. Exhibits will consist of three each
of rolls, cookies, bars, muffins, dough-
nuts, tarts, etc., one whole pie, 1/4
cake, or one loaf of bread (to eliminate
waste).
6. Baked goods must have been
made by exhibitor.
7. No mixes will be accepted
except in the Special Cake class.
8. Cakes will be in two categories:
(a) those from scratch (b) those made
from a mix plus one or more special
ingredients
9. Baked goods will be tasted by the
judges.
10. Exhibitor must not have entered
the same recipe in any previous Rains
County Fair.
11. Decorated cakes may have other
forms as a base ether than “cake."
12. Decorated Baked Items class
will be judged on appearance and the
quality of icing and decorations. They
will not be cut and sampled.
13. Exhibitors may enter one item in
each category under each class listed
below:
CLASSES:
I. BREADS
1. Yeast
2. Sweet
3. Quick
4. Open
II. COOKIES
1. Drop (baked or unbaked)
2. Bars or squares
3. Refrigerator (baked or unbaked)
4. Open
III. PIES
1. Fruit
2. Cream
3. Custard or Chess
4. Nut
5. Open
IV. CAKES
1. Layer (iced)
2. Pound
3. Angel Food or Sponge
4. Special Cakes
5. Sheet
6. Fruit
7. Open
V. CONFECTIONS
1. Candy
2. Jelly Rolls
3. Puddings
4. Open
VI. DECORATED
1. Wedding Cakes
2. Birthday Cakes
3. Novelty Cakes
4. Cookies
5. Open
CANNED FOODS
DIVISION
Chairman: PAULETTE HARRIS
RULES:
1. Food must be in standard Mason
or Kerr 1 /2-pint, pint or quart jars. Jelly
may be in jelly glasses.
2. Each entry must have a label
attached with name of product,
exhibitor's name and address.
3. An entry will consist of one jar,
and it will not be opened.
4. Jars and lids should be clean,
and lids must be standard and must
have rings.
5. Entries will be judged on the con-
tainer, label, pack, color and texture.
6. Special awards will be given by
Ball and Kerr for products using their
lids and jars.
CLASSES:
I. CANNED FRUITS,
VEGETABLES & MEATS
1. Berries
2. Peaches
3. Pears
4. Plums
5. Beans-Snap
6. Beans-Shelied
7. Beets
8. Carrots
9. Corn
10. Tomatoes
11. Peas
12. Okra
13. Soup Mixture
14. Meat
15. Onions
16. Open
II. PICKLES
AND RELISHES
18. Cucumber-sweet ■
19. Cucumber-sour
20. Cucumber-d*
21. Green tomato
22. Beets
23. Okra
24. Beans
25. Peppers
26. Peaches
27. Pears
28. Chow-chow: green vegetables
29. Chow-chow: red vegetables
30. Chili sauce: hot
31. Chi sauce: sweet
32. Corn relish
33. Pear relish
34. Green tomato reksh
35. Picante Sauce
36. Taco Sauce
37. Open
III. JELLIES, JAM, AND
PRESERVES
JELLY:
38. Apple
39. Berry
40. Grape
41. Plum
42. Crab Apple
43. Quince
44. Mint
45. Pepper
46. Open
JAM:
47. Apple
48. Peach
49. Berry
50. Grape
51. Plum
52. Open
PRESERVES:
53. Peach
54. Fig
55. Pear
56. Strawberry
57. Watermelon
58. Pineapple
59. Apricot
60. Orange Marmalade
61. Open
NOTE: If you have something that
isn’t listed in the above classes, bring
it and we will make a class for it.
FINE ARTS
DIVISION
Chairman: KtU HARRIS
RULES:
1. Works must be framed and have
wire hangers. Artists are responsible
for any special props for display of
their work.
2. Artists are responsible for deliv-
ery and pick-up of their work.
3. No work may be removed from
display until Saturday evening after
9:00.
4. The Fair Association will not be
responsible for theft, loss or damage
of artwork or props.
5. Artwork entered in previous
Rains County Fairs will not be accept-
ed.
‘6. Judges' decisions are final. Artists
are responsible for placing their work
in the category of their choice.
7. Artwork may be sold from the
Advanced Division only! Artists are
responsible for pricing their work after
the judging. There will be a 20% sales
commission charged on any artwork
sold as the result of display at the fair.
The proceeds from the sales commis-
sion will be paid to the Rains Fair
Association. Tne purchaser will not be
permitted to remove the work until the
closing of the fair. Artists are responsi-
ble for sales tax and delivery of work
to the purchaser and payment of the
sales commission to the Fair Asso-
ciation.
8. There can be no more than two
entries in each category.
9. Cover soilable items in protective
see-thru cover.
CLASSIFICATION:
1. Advanced
2. Amateur
3. Student - studying two years or less
4. Youth 1 (underage 14)
5. Youth 2 (ages 14-18)
CATEGORIES:
1. Oil and Acrylic
2. Watercolor and pastels
3. Charcoal, pen & ink, and pencil
4. Sculpture
5. Open
CLASSES:
1. Rower
2. Landscape
3. Wildlife (animal or bird)
4. Portrait
5. Still Life
6. Abstract
7. Seascape
8. Character Portrait
9. Open
ANTIQUES
DIVISION
Co-Chairman: CINDY CALLENT1NE
S JOANN ALLEN
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor’s name, address, class to be
entered and a brief history (approx,
age, use, etc.) of item.
2. Each entry must not have been
exhibited at any previous Rains
County Fair.
3. Any soilable items should be cov-
ered with see-thru wrap.
4. You may exhibit in each class but
only one entry in each class.
5. Judging will be based on age,
condition, unusualness and unique-
CLASSES:
1. Softhne - Clothing
2. Soft)me - Household (bedspreads,
quilts, etc.)
3. Hardware - Kitchen Utensils and
Home Accessories
4. Hardware - Small Tools and
Implements
5. Books
6. Photographs
7. Glassware & Dishes
8. Ceramics, Figurines and
Porcelain
9. Jewelry
10. Open
NOTE To be considered an antique,
an item must be at least 50 years of
age
HOME
ACCESSORIES
Chairman: NAN SATTERWHITE
RULES:
1. Articles will be grouped according
to type of article.
2. Soiled and unfinished articles will
not be accepted.
3. Articles made from kits are
acceptable.
4. Identify with exhibitor's name,
address and class to be entered (see
classes below).
5. Standards of judging will include
the effective use of materials, pleasing
color, workmanship, and originality.
6. Specify whether it is a kit or an
original design.
CLASSES:
1. Wreaths
2. Plaques
3. Wallhangings
a. Framed
b. Hooped
c. Quilted
d. Other wallhangings
4. Mirrors
5. Rugs
6. Curtains
7. Bedspreads
8. Afghans
9. Appliance Covers
10. Kitchen Accessories
11. Tablecloths
12. Dresser Scarves
13. Place Mats
14. Decorative Pillows
15. Floral Arrangements
16. Figurines
17. Frames
18. Towel & Washcloth Sets
19. Magazine Racks
20. Lamps
21. Table Runners
22. Pillow Cases
23. Clocks
24. Plastic Art
25. Open
HORTICULTURE
DIVISION
Chairman: RUBYE McKEOWN
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor’s name, address and class to
be entered.
2. Each class will be judged sepa-
rately.
3. Each entry will be judged in its
class.
4. Exhibits must have been grown
by exhibitor and not entered in any
previous Rains County Fair.
5. Each exhibitor may enter one to
three varieties in each class.
6. Each plant will be judged on
appearance (shape, color and health).
7. Horticulture exhibits may be
brought in on Saturday or Monday
from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
CUSSES:
1. Ferns
2. Foliage Plants - non-blooming
3. Blooming Plants - must be
blooming
4. Hanging Baskets - blooming and
non-blooming
5. Succulents
6. Fruit
7. Vegetables
8. Peanuts
9. Nuts
10. Honey/Syrup
11. Open
PHOTOGRAPHY
DIVISION
Chairman: MARY WHITE
Co-Chairman: MARGARET CAIN
RULES:
1. Prints may be any size.
2. Prints must be mounted on card
(poster board or cardboard) one inch
larger than the print, not matted or
framed.
3. Prints must be labeled on the
back of card with title and date of pic-
ture, class to be entered, exhibitor's
name and address.
4. Photos must have been taken in
the last 12 months.
5. You may enter in each class, but
only one entry in each class.
CATEGORIES:
1. Black and white
2. Color
CLASSES:
1. Animals
2. Portraits
3. People
4. Landscape
5. Seascape
6. Birds/Insects
7 Still Life
8. Action
9. Flowers
10. Buildings/Architecture
11. History of Rains County
12. Open
NEEDLEWORK
DIVISION
Chairman: SALLY FLETCHER
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor's name, address, class,
name of item to be exhibited, and if 8
is your own original design or a kit.
2. The entry must have been made
by the exhibitor
3. Each entry must not have been
exhibited at any previous Rains
County Fair.
4. No soiled or unfinished articles
will be accepted for exhibit.
5. Cover delicate, non-washable
entries with a clear, see-through
cover.
6. You may exhibit in each class, but
only one entry of a kind in the class.
(Example: one crocheted afghan and
one crocheted sweater, but not two
crocheted afghans.)
7. Judging will be based on work-
manship, color coordination, degree of
difficulty and originality.
CUSSES:
1. Needlepoint
2. Embroidery
3. Crewel
4. Cross Stitch
5. Candlewicking
6. Latch Hook
7. Tatting
8. Crochet
9. Small crochet items
10. Knitting
11. Quilting
12. Applique
13. Open
HOLIDAY DIVISION
Chairman: EDITH STEVENS
RULES:
1. Any handmade item using a holi-
day theme may be exhibited
(Valentine, Easter, Christmas, etc.).
2. Any method of construction is
acceptable. (Example: sewed, mac-
rame, ceramics, crocheted, etc.)
3. Protect soilable items with a see-
through cover.
4. If item is to be hung, provide hook
or wire fastener for hanging.
5. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor’s name, address, class and
# description of item.
6. You may exhibit in each class, but
only one entry of a kind in the class.
(Example: one Christmas wallhanging
and one Halloween wallhanging, but
not two Christmas wallhangings.)
7. Judging will be based on con-
struction, degree of difficulty and
uniqueness.
CUSSES:
1. Centerpiece
2. Tablecloth, Napkins, Place Mats
3. Ornaments
4. Holiday Aprons
5. Door Decorations
6. Wallhangings
7. Stockings
8. Christmas Tree Skirts
9. Novelties
10. Ceramics
11. Open
CLOTHING
DIVISION
Chairman: MATTIE COUCH
RULES:
1. Garment exhibited should be
labeled with maker’s name, address
and class to be entered.
2. You may exhibit in each class but
only one entry in each class.
3. Entry should be on hanger and
covered with see-throogh cover.
4. Entry must have been made dur-
ing the past year and not shown in any
previous Rains County Fair.
5. All garments must be completely
finished, clean and like-new in appear-
ance.
6. Judging will be based on appro-
priateness of the fabric for the pattern
used, creativity and construction.
CUSSES:
1. Men’s Tailored
2. Women's Tailored
3. Children’s Dressy
4. Men’s Casual
5. Women’s Casual
6. Children's Casual
7. Men’s Sportswear
8 Women’s Sportswear
9. Children’s Sportswear
10. Infants'Wear
11. Evening or Formal
12. Specialty or Holiday
13. Units
14. T-Shirts, T-Shirt Dresses
15. Jackets & Vests
16. Accessories (purses, belts,
scarves, ties, etc.)
17. Open
DOLL DIVISION
Co-Chairmen: JOANN ALLEN
S CINDY CALLENTINE
RULES:
1. All dolls or animals should be
handmade.
2. Only one entry per class. A pair or
group will be judged as one entry.
3. Each entry must not have been
exhibited in any previous Rains
County Fair.
4. Creative Arts Division is not
responsible for any damage or theft
that may occur while on exhibit.
5. Each entry must be labeled with
name, address, division and class.
6. Soilable items should be covered
with see-through wrap.
7. Judging will be based on unique-
ness, degree of difficulty, and quality
of workmanship.
CUSSES:
1. Porcelain doRs, large
2. Porcelain dolls, small
3. Plastic/vinyl dolls, large
4. Plastic/vinyl dolls, small
5. International dolls (made in origi-
nal country and clothed in cos-
tume of that country).
6. Character or celebrity dolls
7. Stuffed bears and other animals
8. Soft-sculpture dolls, large
9. Soft-sculpture dolls, small
10. Antique dolls
11. Doll clothes (only) - must
be made and not purchased
12. Half dolls - pin cushion dolls
13. Open
HANDCRAFTS
DIVISION
Chairman: ROSEMARY FREEZE
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor’s name, address, ohone
number and class to be entered.
2. You may exhibit in each class but
only one entry in each class. More
than one article may be entered in a
class if it is entered as a group (exam-
ple: ceramic hen and chicks equals
one entry in Ceramics).
3. Each entry must not have been
exhibited at any previous Rains
County Fair.
CLASSES:
1. Leatherwork
2. Carving
3. Sketches
4. Ceramics
5. Weaving
6. Macrame
7. Quilling
8. Stained Glass
9. Seed Pictures
10. String Art
11. Goid Leaf
12. Candles
13. Beaded Articles
14. China Painting
15. Tole Painting
16. Basket Weaving
17. Stenciling
18. Folk Art rainiirig
19. Puff, Spatter, Glitter or Slick
Painting
20. Sequins & Studs
21. Metal Art
22. Open
COLLECTION
DIVISION
Chairman: SHERYL SOUTH
RULES:
1. Each entry must be labeled with
exhibitor's name, address and phone
number.
2. Each entry should consist of
three (3) items which best represent
the collection.
3. Each entry will be judged against
others in its own class unless there
are fewer than three entries. Less than
three entries in a class will be judged
on their own merit.
4. You may exhibit in each class but
only one exhibit per class.
5. Each entry must not have been
entered in any previous Rains County
Fair.
6. Any soilable items should be cov-
ered with clear wrap.
CLASSES:
1. Cups
2. Thimbles
3. Plates
4. Pitchers
5. Pictures
6. Dolls
7. Clowns
8. Birds
9. Bells
10. Animals
11. Cookie jars
12. Spoons
13. Salt & Pepper Shakers
14. Open
(We'll provide a class for whatever you
have in your collection.)
YOUTH DIVISION
Chairman: SHERRY ZIRGES
RULES:
1. Each entry must not have been
exhibited at any previous Rains
County Fair.
2. The Creative Arts Exhibit is not
responsible for lost, stolen or broken
items.
3. Exhibits must be labeled with
name, address, age, class and divi-
sion to be entered.
4. Cover soilable items in a see-
through cover.
5. Exhibitors are responsible for
delivering and picking up items
entered.
6. Entries will be judged on its own
merit rather than against other entries.
7. Grand Champion and Reserve
Champion rosettes will also be award-
ed.
CLASSIFICATION:
Junior: age 12 and under
Senior: ages 13-19
CLASSES:
1. Baked Goods
2. Crafts
3. Photography
4. Fine Arts
5. Pencil, Charcoal or Pastel
Drawings
6. Canned roods
7. Needlework
8. Sewing (clothing)
9. Holiday
10. Collections (3 items)
11. Woodworking
12. Open
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