RULES

1. The Exhibit Hall will be open to accept exhibits Wednesday, September 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No entries will be accepted after these hours.

2. Exhibitor may only enter one exhibit per class.

3. Judging will take place on Thursday evening.

4. All exhibitors must be registered at our registration desk on the first floor of the exhibit hall or they will not be judged.

5. An exhibitor tag must be attached securely to each entry with your name, computer number (received at registration), department number, and department class. These can be obtained from department supervisor.

6. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and can not be anything previously entered in the Spencer Fair.

7. Exhibitors must be 20 years of age or older as of January 1^st of the current year.

8. No exhibit may be removed before 6:00 p.m. and must be removed by 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Exhibitors may walk in at 6:00 p.m. or drive in after 7:00 p.m. Removal before this time will result in a loss of premium money and the right to exhibit next year. The Fair Association will not be responsible for entries left after this time.

9. Superintendents reserve the right to reject any entries without being liable for compensation.

10. The Spencer Fair Association will not be responsible for any loss, injury, and damage that shall occur. Only under these conditions are entries accepted.

11. People’s Choice awards will be awarded on a daily basis. The public will vote for their favorite exhibit. See board near Superintendent’s desk for winners.

12. You may not enter in item in the “Any Other” class if there is already a designated class for that item.

13. All photography must be matted but may not be framed. Framed pieces will not be judged.
    

JUDGING CRITERIA SEWING & QUILTING

1. Degree of Difficulty (30%)
2. Presentation (20%)
3. Finishing (20%)
4. Eye Appeal (20%)
5. Follow Directions (properly entered) (10%)

CLASSES

Prizes: First - $5.00
Second - $3.00
Third - $2.00

Crocheting Dept. 121

B-5 Baby Items
B-9 Granny Square Afgan
B-10 Adult Sweater
B-11 Afgan - Other
B-12 Any Other Not Listed Above

Sewing Dept. 121

A-20 Child's Article
A-25 Woman's Article
A-26 Man's Article
A-27 Doll Article

Knitting Dept. 121

B-3 Adult Sweater
B-4 Child's Sweater
B-6 Baby Items
B-8 Afgan
B-7 Any Other Not Listed Above

Rugs Dept. 122

A-1 Braided
A-2 Hooked
A-5 Crocheted
A-6 Any Other Rug

Quilting Dept. 122

E-3 Quilted Wall Hanging
E-101 Hand Quilted Quilt
E-102 Machine Quilted Quilt
E-103 Tied Quilt
E-104 Quilted Pillow
E-106 Quilted, Any Other

Hand Stitching Dept. 122

C-2 Counted X-Stitch, Framed
C-3 Counted X-Stitch, Table or Bed Linen
C-4 Embroidery
C-5 Counted X-Stitch, Other
C-6 Stamped X-Stitch
C-7 Crewel
C-8 Needlepoint
C-9 Plastic Needlecraft
C-10 Any Other

JUDGING CRITERIA ART

1. Technique (30%)
2. Visual Effectiveness (20%)
3. Composition (20%)
4. Color Scheme (20%)
5. Follow Directions (properly entered) (10%)

CLASSES

Prizes: First - $5.00
Second - $3.00
Third - $2.00

Arts Dept. 123

A-1 Pastel
A-3 Oils
A-4 Acrylic
A-5 Watercolor
A-6 Any Other
A-7 Pencil
A-8 Design Next Year's Premium Book Cover
-Entries can be done in any medium
-Must Include: 123rd Annual, Spencer Fair, Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd - September 5th, 2011
-Entries may be no larger than 8x10
-Winners may be featured on Premium Book and/or orther Fair publications
-All Entries Become Property of the Fair

Ceramics Dept. 123

B-13 Figurines - (set of 2 up to 5)
B-14 Figurine
B-16 Holiday Decoration
B-18 Any Other Not Listed

JUDGING CRITERIA CRAFTS

1. Quality (20%)
2. Eye Appeal (20%)
3. Degree of Difficulty (20%)
4. Workmanship (30%)
5. Follow Directions (properly entered) (10%)

CLASSES

Prizes: First - $5.00
Second - $3.00
Third - $2.00

Wood Arts Dept. 125

A-1 Woodworking Small (Under 24”)
A-2 Woodworking Large (Over 24”)
A-3 Woodcarving
A-4 Kit

Wreath Dept. 127

B-9 Dried
B-7 Any Other (Not Dried)

Children’s Toys Dept. 202

B-1 Stuffed Animals
B-2 Dolls

Decorative Painting Dept. 202

E-1 Any Other
E-2 Fabric Item
E-3 On Slate or Stone
E-4 On Wood

Stenciled Items Dept. 202

F-1 Any

Holiday Decorations Dept. 202

A-2 Halloween
A-3 Christmas
A-4 Any Other Holiday

Wire Art Dept. 202

W-1 Small Article (12x12 or smaller)
W-2 Large Article

Miscellaneous Crafts Dept. 202

D-1 Gift Wrapped Box (wrap and decorate an empty box shirt box or smaller)
D-2 Any Other Craft (not listed)
D-3 Stained Glass Item
D-4 Scrapbook Page
D-5 Decorated Pumpkin
D-6 Lego Creation

ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY

DEPARTMENT 124

RULES

1. Photo must be matted, no frame, no glass.

2. The Fair Association is not responsible for damaged pictures

3. Photos will be black and white or color

4. Photos must be appropriate for a family fair

5. Size of photo must be no smaller than 5x7 and no larger than 9x12 not including mat

6. Size of photos for series class: each photo must be no smaller than 3x5 and no larger than 5x7 not including mat. Series should tell a story.

7. Non-Digitally Enhanced and Digitally Enhanced Entered in Separate Classes. ANYTHING TAKEN WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA IS CONSIDERED DIGITALLY ENHANCED.
   

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. Technical Merit (30%)
2. Presentation (30%)
3. Artistic Interpretation (30%)
4. Follow Directions (properly entered) (10%)

CLASSES

Prizes: First - $5.00 Second - $3.00 Third - $2.00

Non-Digitally Enhanced

C-1 Candid (non-posed of person(s))
C-2 Series 3-5 pictures
C-3 Candid (natural shots of animals)
C-5 Scenic With Water
C-6 Plants
C-7 Harvest Time
C-8 Black & White Only
C-9 Insects
C-10 Local Scenic
C-12 Architecture
C-11 Scenic Without Water

Digitally Enhanced

QUILT SQUARE

DEPT. 140

A-1

Prizes: First - $12.00 Second - $10.00 Third - $8.00 Fourth - $6.00 Fifth - $4.00

RULES:

1. All Adult Arts and Crafts Rules apply unless otherwise stated

2. There must be a one inch margin around design

3. All squares will be judged

4. Top 5 stitchers will receive a prize

5. All squares become property of the Fair

SPECIFICATIONS:

Theme: Scenes from a country fair (like Spencer Fair)

Type: Applique, Hand Stitched

Size: 13’ x 13’ Square/ 12’ x 12’ Design

When: All entries must be submitted on either Wednesday, September 1 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM or Thursday, September 2 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Where: Exhibit Hall (upstairs)

For more information contact: Betty Wuelfing

508-867-7424