Jeffco fair august 7, 8, 9, 2015 creative arts competition



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JEFFCO FAIR August 7, 8, 9, 2015

CREATIVE ARTS COMPETITION (formerly OPEN CLASS DIVISION)

Superintendent – Rhonda Lackey



General Entry Rules

The following rules are general in nature and apply to all classes. Refer to specific class for special rules. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be familiar with all rules.

1. Competition is open to the world except where otherwise specified

2. No entry fees will be charged for PRE-ENTRY, received before July 24, 2015. A fee of $3 per entry will be charged for entries received after this date. No mailing of entry form after August 1st, PO BOX will not be checked after this date.

3. Only two entries per class unless otherwise specified. No exhibit or part thereof may be entered in more than one class.

4. All entries must be made on regulation forms properly filled out. All classes use the same entry form, found on-line, by email, or in Lariat. Entry forms may be photocopied



5. Entries will be accepted from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the Jeffco Fairgrounds 6th and Indiana, Exhibit hall.

Exhibitors may pick up their entries Sunday, August 9th between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. same location NO EARLY REMOVAL.

6. Articles that have previously been awarded prizes are not allowed for competition in a succeeding year. Articles must have been completed since the 2014 Fair except where noted.

7. Every entry must be made solely by the exhibitor and shall be entered and exhibited in the name of the bona fide owner.

8. Jeffco Fair Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors in entry.

9. Articles entered for competition in the Jeffco Fair may be entered into the State Fair Open Classes. Call the Jefferson County Extension office for details or log on to www.coloradostatefair.com and go to tickets, exhibitor center, and premium book.

10. Jeffco Fair Inc. will use diligence to insure safety of exhibits after arrival and placement, but in no case will the Jeffco Fair be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury of any character to any property while on the fairgrounds or at any time or place, nor be liable for or make any payment for the value thereof. Presentation of entry form by the exhibitor shall be deemed acceptance of all rules and the exhibitor thereby indemnifies Jeffco Fair Inc. from any legal proceedings in regard thereto.

11. Jeffco Fair Inc. shall reserve the right to limit entries to facilities available and cancel or divide any class. Any return of entries under this rule will be done on a non-discriminatory basis. It is the Superintendent’s or Judge’s discretion to move entries to appropriate classes.

12. The Jeffco Fair Inc. shall reserve the right to vacate, as ineligible for competition, or order the removal of any entry, which has been entered in violation of these rules.

13. It is the policy of the Jeffco Fair to provide all persons an opportunity to exhibit at the Fair without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age or other non-merit factors. Law and policies of the Jeffco Fair prohibit discrimination for or against any person for any of these non-merit factors.

14. Exhibits may not be removed prior to release day and time. Exhibitors may pick up their entries Sunday, August 9th between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Jeffco Fair is not responsible for any items left at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds after 6 p.m. August 9. Any item left after 30 days will be forfeited

15. The decisions of Judges will be final, with no appeal considered

16. Awards will be given from 1 - 10 place on an American Award system.

17. Ages are determined by age on January 1, 2015.

A) Child Class - ages 7 and younger.

B) Junior Youth Class - ages 8-11.

C) Senior Youth Class - ages 12-18.

D) Adult Class - 19 years and older.

18. Refer to individual classes for specific entry and exhibit information.

19. All entries will be judged on originality, suitability of materials, workmanship, creativity and overall effect.

20. TEAM division - Two or more people may work on and enter an item as any of the following combinations: Adult/Adult Adult/Youth Youth/Youth. Make sure that it is on the entry form as a team entry.


NEW NEW NEW

There are new classes this year in Creative Arts Competition: Phone/Tablet Camera Photos, Marmalade, Root Beer, and Mead


Also “You Made it, you Bring it” if you can’t find a category for your craft.

This year there will be a “Fairest of the Fair” award, given to the People’s choice item with the most votes.


COST: Pre-registration is FREE!!!!!!!!!!! To be pre-registered, entry forms have to be received by email or P.O. Box no later than July 24th 2015. No mailing of entry form after August 1st, PO BOX will not be checked after this date.
Walk in entries will be $3 per entry (cap of $15 per person).
Department 1 - FOODS

PANTRY - Please use Ziplock bags for cooled breads. Do not individually wrap cookies.

Paper plates with baked goods should be placed in Ziplock bags, except cakes and pies.



Classes:

100 Yeast breads - 1/2 loaf or 6 rolls

101 Quick breads - 1/2 loaf or 6 rolls

102a Cakes - decorated - judged solely on decoration

102b Cakes - judged on taste and appearance

103 Cupcakes

104 Cookies - 6 per plate

105 Cookie bars

106 Pies - no pies made with dairy products

107 Candy - 6 pieces per plate


PRESERVES - Must be exhibited in standard canning jar and lid with ring. Preserves must have been canned since last fair. Dried foods must be exhibited in Ziploc type bags.

Label - A) name of product B) method of preparation (type syrup, type pack, any additional ingredients added) as applies to product canned. C) Method of processing (I.e. pressure canner, water bath) and pounds of pressure used if food was pressure canned. D) Elevation at which processing was done. E) Exact processing time. F) Date processed.



Classes:

108 Jam

109 Jelly

Marmalade

110 Canned Vegetables

111 Canned Fruits

112 Pickle and Relish

113 Dried Food

114 Sauces i.e. BBQ, Ketchup, chili, spaghetti, tomato, mustard
HORTICULTURE - fresh vegetables, root crops, vine crops, fruit crops (exhibitors may enter more than 2 items per class)

Classes:

Edible fresh veggies

115 Tomatoes

116 Peppers

117 Cucurbits (Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Gourds, Melons, Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon)

118 Bulb Crops

119 Eggplant

120 Legumes (Beans, Peas, Lentils, Soybeans)

121 Cole Crops (Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi)

122 Other

123 Edible fresh fruits

124 Non-edible

125 Decorative, carved, painted, or sculpture
THE FUN GROUP

Classes:

126 Biggest pumpkin

127 Biggest cabbage

128 Biggest watermelon

129 Biggest tomato

130 Biggest squash

131 Biggest cucumber

132 5 ears decorative corn

133 Most unusual vegetable

134 Vegetable animal


HONEY

Classes:

135 Bees wax

136 Honeycomb

137 Honey - Any item


COOKIE JAR

Classes:

150 Cookie Jar Contest - Contest Rules: combines craft and baking abilities. Decorate gallon glass jars and fill with freshly baked cookies. Any type of baked cookies (not bars) and any appropriate materials for the decorations can be used. Please include the cookie recipe with the entry.

151 Cookie Jar Decorated – no cookies required, just decorate a jar.
SALSA

Classes:

152 Salsa – Men’s

153 Salsa – Women’s

154 Salsa – Team

155 Salsa – Youth –19 or under
Salsa Contest Rules:

1. All jars and glasses must be standard canning jars.

2. All jars should be clean and free of sticky areas.

3. All products must be labeled with: Date preserved, Name of product, Processing method used (hot pack, cold pack, acid dip time, etc.), Processing time/elevation

4. The labels should be on the side of the jar, not on the lid

5. Recipe must be included. Please note – “extra hot”, “hot”, or “mild”

6. Must be canned within the last year.
Gingerbread House:

Classes:

155 Any item



Department 2 - FLORICULTURE
POTTED PLANTS

Classes:

200 Any item


CUT FLOWERS

Classes:

201 Any item


HERBS

Classes:

202 Any item


ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS

Classes:

203 Any item


OTHER - Terrarium, Dish Garden, Ornamental Grass, Everlastings, Etc.,

Classes:

204 Any item

205 Fairy (Elven, Gnome, etc) Garden/House
Department 3 - FIBER ARTS -
NEEDLE ARTS
Classes:

300 Crochet 301 Cross Stitch (straight cross stitch – no kits)

302 All other embroidery

303 Knitting

304 Weaving

305b Spinning

305 Miscellaneous Needlework (needle point, tatting, lace, etc)

306 Rugs (Latch hook, etc)

307 Machine Embroidery

308 Felting

309 Macramé
SEWING - CLOTHING
Classes:

310 Shirts/Blouse

311 Dress/Jumper/Skirts

312 Formal Wear/Special Occasion

313 Men or Women’s Vests

314 Children’s Wear – boy or girl

315 Recycled/Repurposed Clothing (attach information explaining what you did to recycle)

316 Decorated Clothing (tie dye, appliqué, iron on, etc.)


SEWING - NOVELTY

Classes:

317 Costume

318 Doll clothing

319 Purse

320 Totes

321 Animal clothes or accessories

322a Toys

322b Dress a Stuffed Animal

323 Home accessories (i.e. pillows, curtains, table runner, place mats, pot holders, etc)
QUILTING
Quilts are defined as having three (3) layers--a top, a batting and a backing. Quilts must be quilted through all of the (3) layers--top, batting and backing. All quilts must be completely finished. Quilts entered must have been constructed and completed within the last three (3) years.

Classes: Quilts do not need a hanging sleeve!

324 Large sized quilt - Hand Pieced and Quilted

325 Lap quilt - Hand Pieced and Quilted

326 Large sized quilt - Machine Pieced and Quilted

327 Lap quilt - Machine Pieced and Quilted

328 Large sized quilt - Machine Pieced and Hand Quilted

329 Lap quilt - Machine Pieced and Hand Quilted

330 Large sized quilt - Hand Pieced and Machine Quilted

331 Lap quilt - Hand Pieced and Machine Quilted

332 Large sized quilt - Appliqué Quilts

333 Lap quilt - Appliqué Quilts

334 Hand Pieced - Tied Quilts

335 Machine Pieced - Tied Quilts

Beyond Quilts Quilting

336 Clothing (pieced and/or quilted)

337 Home Decoration – pillows, table runners, etc.

338 Holiday Home Decoration

339 Wall Hangings

340 Crazy quilt



Recycled/Repurposed Quilts

341 Any item - such as a t-shirt quilt, or jean quilt


Department 4 - FINE ARTS

All paintings and sketches that are entered must be in a frame suitable for hanging


POTTERY

Classes:

400 Any article turned on a wheel

401 Sculpture

402 Any other technique


CERAMICS

Classes:

403 Stained

404 Glazed

405 Unglazed

406 Decals and other over-glazed Techniques

407 Porcelain

408 Other
PAINTING

Classes:

409 Oils

410 Acrylics

411 Watercolors

412 Tole/Decorative
SKETCHING

Classes:

413 Pencil

414 Ink

415 Colored Pencil


MISC ART

Classes:

416 Mixed Media

417 Collage

418 Pastels

419 Glass - blown glass, lamp work, etched, painted, to make items like beads, pendants, balls/marbles, ornaments, decorations, (nothing offensive this is a family event)

420 Wood - like wood burning, etc.

421 Decoupage item
LEADED STAINED GLASS Classes:

422 Hanging - Any item that is designed to be hung in a window or wall etc.

423 Décor - Any item that is designed to set on a surface.
ETHNIC ARTS

Classes: All items should be made in the fashion of the Ethnic group, of natural materials, (glass beads allowed but no plastic). All work should be done by the artisan and should be attributed to a particular tribe or regional group. Any items that were collected should be entered under “Collections“. Participants may enter up to two items per sub-class (A, B, C, etc.). These items will be placed in a display case as space permits.
423 Native North American

A. Clothing, moccasins, leggings, dresses, war bonnets, breechclouts, blanket-capotes, etc..

B. Pottery; any Native American style attributable to a particular group. Any vessel or ware that is essentially associated with food, seeds, or other containable goods, thereby not limited to the material clay.

C. Weapons/Tools; bow & arrow, tomahawks, clubs, atl-atls, knives, sheaths & shields, etc. Stone tools should be re-hafted in the Native American method & include scrapes, awls, shaft-shapers, etc.( No metal knife blanks allowed) .

D. Jewelry; rings, bracelets, chokers, breastplates, masks, headdresses, etc..

E. Miscellaneous; kachina dolls, ceremonial items, painted skulls, drums, story writing, basket weaving, etc..

424 Native South American

A. Clothing, etc..

B. Pottery; Any vessel or ware that is essentially associated with food, seeds, or other containable goods, thereby not limited to the material clay.

C. Weapons/Tools

D. Jewelry

E. Miscellaneous

425 European (inc. STEAMPUNK, and RENAISSANCE, ETC.)

A. Clothing, etc..

B. Pottery; Any vessel or ware that is essentially associated with food, seeds, or other containable goods, thereby not limited to the material clay.

C. Weapons/Tools

D. Jewelry

E. Miscellaneous

426 Asian

A. Clothing, etc..

B. Pottery; Any vessel or ware that is essentially associated with food, seeds, or other containable goods, thereby not limited to the material clay.

C. Weapons/Tools

D. Jewelry

E. Miscellaneous

427 Australian

A. Clothing, etc..

B. Pottery; Any vessel or ware that is essentially associated with food, seeds, or other containable goods, thereby not limited to the material clay.

C. Weapons/Tools

D. Jewelry

E. Miscellaneous

428 African

A. Clothing, etc..

B. Pottery; Any vessel or ware that is essentially associated with food, seeds, or other containable goods, thereby not limited to the material clay.

C. Weapons/Tools

D. Jewelry

E. Miscellaneous



Department 5- ARTS AND CRAFTS
Classes: This class will include beads, buttons, components, jewelry, or jewelry-related objects that are 50% or more of product made into finished jewelry.

500 Fabricated –rings, pendants, bracelets, etc. Created by manipulating wires, sheet metal and stones using traditional fabrication techniques such as bending, forging, sawing, soldering, etc.

501 Cast –rings, pendants, bracelets, etc. Created using traditional casting techniques such as centrifugal, vacuum and cuttlebone. No commercial waxes or casting allowed.

502 Non-traditional –handcrafted items using polymer and water-based clays, plastics, etc.

503 Metal -original jewelry that doesn’t fit into fabricated. Such as chain maille, PMC, etc.

504 Macrame – item made using traditional macramé knotting.

505 Crocheted - original item made using traditional crocheted technique

506 Lampwork - original item created using traditional lampwork skills

507 Strung - item made from materials such as, glass beads, crystals, semi-precious stones, seed beads (piece must be less than 50 percent seed beads), found objects, etc.

508 Recycled/Repurposed - any item that uses more than 75% recycled material (attach information explaining what you did to recycle)

509 Hair Accessories - Ribbon, Beaded, Metal, Anything attached to a hair clip.

510 Misc -Handcrafted jewelry that doesn’t fit into any of the above categories.


BEADING

Classes:

LOOM - Non-jewelry item or accessories are items such as - purses, shoes, sculptures, wall hangings, etc.

Jewelry items are items such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings

511 Beaded Objects, Original Design - non-jewelry item in which the design is original to the exhibitor.

512 Beaded Objects, Designer - non-jewelry item in which the design is created by some other person, designer must be acknowledged by name on entry item.

513 Beaded wearable jewelry - includes beaded beads, a piece, or an ensemble of jewelry, that is predominantly seed beads or bugle beads. If the design is created by a person other than the exhibitor of the piece the designer must be acknowledged by name on the entry item.

514 Misc - Handcrafted item that doesn’t fit into any of the above categories.


OFF LOOM - Non-jewelry item or accessories are items such as - purses, shoes, sculptures, wall hangings, etc.

Jewelry items are items such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings

515 Beaded Objects, Original Design - non-jewelry item in which the design is original to the exhibitor.

516 Beaded Objects, Designer - non-jewelry item in which the design is created by some other person, designer must be acknowledged by name on entry item.

517 Beaded wearable jewelry - includes beaded beads, a piece, or an ensemble of jewelry, that is predominantly seed beads or bugle beads. If the design is created by a person other than the exhibitor of the piece the designer must be acknowledged by name on the entry item.

518 Misc - Handcrafted item that doesn’t fit into any of the above categories.


PAPER CRAFTS

Classes:

519 Origami

520Paper sculpture

521 Scherenschnitte (paper cutting)

522 Greeting cards

523 Quilling

524 Paper mache

525 Paper making

526 Journal/Book

527 Calendar


LEATHER

Classes:

528 Leather, tooling

529 Leather, stamped

530 Leather, embossed

531 Any other items.
METAL

Classes:

532 Any item (i.e. tin punch, sculpture, wire, non-operational robot, etc)


NATURE CRAFTS

Classes:

533 Dried Flower Arrangements

534 Silk Flower Arrangements

535 Shadow Boxes

536 Other nature crafts (sand art, pet rock, etc.)
MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS

Classes:

537 Holiday

538 Doll Making

539 Wind Chimes

540 Fishing lures/Ties
HOME DÉCOR

Classes:

541 Any item. Table linen, wall hanging, picture frame, plant hangers, pillow, lamp/lampshade, etc.


WOOD

Classes:

542 Turnings: Any item made largely by turning on a lathe. Bowl, pen, vase, ornament, etc

543 Decorative and Craft: inc, but not limited to scroll saw work or items created to be

544 Carvings: Any carvings large or small including sculpture.

545 Toys: Any objects created to be a toy whether intended for juveniles or not.

546 Large Pieces: Furniture, etc. pieces larger than 2’x 2’x2’

547 Small Pieces: Jewelry boxes, etc.
DUCT TAPE

Classes:

547 Jewelry

548 Home Décor

549 Wallets

550 Purses

551 Clothing

552 Doll clothing

553 Misc.


Department 6 - PHOTOGRAPHY

AMATEUR

Rules:

All photos must be original and taken within the last two years.

A participant may have up to two works entered in any or all classes in his/her division.

A photo can be shown at the Jeffco Fair only once.

ALL PHOTOS MUST BE MATTED and PREPARED WITH VELCRO (rough side) FOR HANGING. or they will be disqualified. No frames!

The photographer’s name should be on the back of each photo.

Photos will be judged on Exposure, Focus, Color Balance or B/W contrast, Focal point interest, rule of thirds, depth of field, mounting, properly attached, matte cleanly cut, overall neatness.
Classes:

Traditional Camera

T601 Black & White Photography

T602 Color Photography

T603 Scenic Photography

T604 Nature Photography

T605 Portraits (must be person)

T606 Other

T607 Food

T608 American pride

T609 Vehicles


T610 Urban
Digital Camera

D601 Black & White Photography

D602 Color Photography

D603Scenic Photography

D604 Nature Photography

D605 Portraits (must be a person)

D606 Other

D607 Food

D608 American pride

D609 Vehicles


D610 Urban
Phone/Tablet Camera

D601 Black & White Photography

D602 Color Photography

D603Scenic Photography

D604 Nature Photography

D605 Portraits (must be a person)

D606 Other

D607 Food

D608 American pride

D609 Vehicles


D610 Urba

nComputer Enhanced

611 Any item


Scrapbook/Album

614 Handmade - Entire album any size

615 Handmade - Page or double page layout

616 Digital - Entire album any size

617 Digital - Page or double page layout
Department 7- HAND CRAFTED BEERS and WINES

Classes: Enter the variety in the description field on your entry form.

700 Craft/Homebrew Beer (Ex: Ales, Stouts, Lager, etc.) -Two (2) bottles 10+ oz are required for each entry.

701 Non-Alcoholic Beer - Two (2) bottles 10 or more ounces are required for each entry.

702 Wine - One (1) bottle is required for each entry.

703 Mead - Two (2) bottles 10 or more ounces are required for each entry.

704 Root Beer - Two (2) bottles 10 or more ounces are required for each entry.


Department 8 - OTHER

COLLECTABLES

Classes:

800 Any item


RECYCLED/REPURPOSED PROJECT

Classes:

801 Any item (Inc. picture of item before it was recycled if possible)


MODELS

Classes:

802 Kit,


803 Remote control

804 K- Nex

805 Mechanized
MINIATURES

Classes:

806 Any Item



LEGOS

Classes:

Creations should to be glued in key places and be able to be transported and displayed without coming apart.

807 Buildings

808 Transportation

809 People

810 Animals

811 Any other
YARD ART

Classes:

812 Any item wooden, metal, decorated container/plant, stepping stone, etc.


Birdhouse Contest Rules:

1. The birdhouse will be judged on creativity, practicality and construction skills

2. Birdhouses can be any size with 1 ½’” minimum entry hole size.

3. There must be a way to clean them out.

4. Birdhouses must have a perch and an interior nesting space.

5. Any weather resistant material may be used.



Classes:

900 Birdhouse



YOU MADE IT, YOU BRING IT

Classes:

813 Kit


814 Original

815 Recycled

816 Any item that doesn’t fit in any other category
SHADOW BOX/DIARAMA

Classes:

817 Photos

818 Items

819 Collection

820 Nature
MISCELLANEOUS

Classes:

821 Potpourri

822 Sachet

823 Oils

824 Candle

825 Soap

826 Lotion

827 Any other item


Entry form on next page

2015 JEFFCO FAIR CREATIVE ARTS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

WWW.JEFFCOFAIRINC.ORG

FREE ENTRY UNTIL JULY 24– AFTER $3 PER ENTRY (max. $15/person) No mailing of entry form after August 1st, PO BOX will not be checked after August 4th.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT EXHIBITORS PRE-ENTER THEIR EXHIBITS, by mailing in the Entry Form (not the project) --to P.O.BOX 582 MORRISON, CO 80465



NAME: EMAIL:
ADDRESS:
CITY: ZIP:
PHONE:
Drop off of Entries is Wednesday August 5th, 2015 from 12-6 at Jeffco Fairgrounds 6th and Indiana in the Exhibit Hall.
Pick up entries Sunday August 9th from 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall

N O E A R L Y R E M O V A L

(Removal will result in forfeiture of all ribbons and prizes.)
I have read and will comply with all the rules of the department, including pick up day and time:

Signature: _________________________



Exhibitor Number

(assigned at drop off)

Department

Class

Child

7 & under

Junior youth 8-11

Senior youth 12-18

Adult (over 19)

TEAM

Adult/Adult Adult/Youth Youth/Youth

Detailed Description of Item

12345

Quilting

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Jeffco Fair Inc. will use all care possible to insure the safety of the entries. However, under NO circumstances will Jeffco Fair Inc. be responsible for loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned by or arising from any article on exhibition or when left after release time or when returned by mail or any other means. Please consult your insurance agent for personal coverage.



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