Fair time is here! Did you know that our county and regional fairs are looking for YOUR entries? That's right - anyone can enter their work in the open class divisions of a fair.
Why enter? There are many good reasons but here are two: First of all, it's a great way to showcase your work for all to see your hard work and talent. Secondly, it's a wonderful opportunity to have your work critiqued by a judge. Fair judges work hard not only to determine ribbon placings, but also to give helpful feedback on areas of improvement and suggestions for fixing tricky problem areas.
So how do you enter your exhibits? Each fair has a premium book, or books which list the rules and requirements for exhibiting in their open class divisions.
1. Find out what day/time entries are accepted for exhibition. This is prior to the fair by at least a few days, sometimes a week or more.
2. Read the premium book rules and instructions carefully to determine what Division/Class/Lot your item should be entered into. Often fairs will have people available to help you when you enter your items, in case you are unsure.
3. Prior to the fair, check your entry items carefully for loose threads, soil and/or stains, or any other damage. Carefully prepare your items for exhibition by making sure they are clean and pressed, if appropriate. Fair staff will not make alterations to your items, such as pressing them. They will be judged in the condition in which they arrived.
4. Bring your items in to the designated location on time on the designated date. Fairs generally will not accept late entries.
5. Fill out any applicable paperwork and make sure to note carefully the time and date to pick up your items after the Fair.
Here are links to the Open Class premium books for some of our upcoming local fairs (the King County Fair was last week), organized by date:
Pierce County Fair, Graham, WA - August 6 - 9, 2009
(Home Ec information begins on page 9)
Skagit County Fair, Mount Vernon, WA - August 12 - 15, 2009
Warning: large file
Southwest Washington Fair (Lewis County), Chehalis, WA - August 18 - 23, 2009
Kitsap County Fair, Bremerton, WA - August 26 - 30, 2009
Evergreen State Fair (Snohomish County), Monroe, WA - August 27 - September 7, 2009
The Puyallup Fair, Puyallup, WA - September 11 - 27, 2009
See you at the Fair!
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