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2011 Crafts and Collections Superintendent Linda Brendle (419) 937-2093 and John Brickner (419) 447-3137 Entries taken July 5-July 15, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday) Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25 No entry fee, but all exhibitors must have purchased a 2011 Seneca County Fair membership or season ticket. Those under 18 may enter under a parent's membership or season ticket. Judges decision is final and all awards are on the basis of merit. Exhibits will be received on Sunday, July 25 in the 8:30 p.m. (Carry out only. NO vehicles allowed on grounds during tractor pull.) Claim tickets will be checked. Items entered in an incorrect category will not be changed after judging begins. We, the directors of the Seneca County Fair, do not guarantee the safety of the exhibits; however, precautions will be taken for their protection. NOTICE: To determine if you are an amateur or professional, a professional is defined as a person active in teaching or selling your crafts or ceramics at stores, shows or by consignment. If so, you must enter in the professional category. CERAMICS Rules: 1. Articles once taken a premium cannot compete again. 2. All ceramics must be fired. 3. Bottoms and backs must be finished. 4. No felt on bottoms. 5. All ceramics must be made by the exhibitor. 6. Sets of several pieces will be counted as one entry. 7. More than one entry per category per exhibitor is acceptable; however, only one entry may receive a premium. 8. Ceramics will be displayed inside cases and exhibitors must have claim tickets before items are released. Class 1 Ceramics, Amateur PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00; 3rd-Ribbon Entry Number: 1. China 2. China Paint or tint on ceramics 3. Dolls (features) 4. Porcelain 5. Glass, leaded, laminated or other type 6. Underglaze 7. Glaze 8. Hand-built, coil slab, free form 9. Dry Brushing 10. Fired Metallics gold, silver, mother of pearl 11. Stains 12. Open Miscellaneous 13. Glaze combination - more than one glaze 14. Stoneware (pottery, not glazed) 15. Lamps - completed 16. Applied decoration, slip trailing, sprigging 17. Holiday - seasonal 18. Applied fired decal Class 2 Ceramics, Professional Premium: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00; 3rd-Ribbon Entry Number: 19. China 20. China Paint or tint on ceramics 21. Dolls (features) 22. Porcelain 23. Glass, leaded, laminated or other type 24. Underglaze 25. Glaze 26. Hand-built, coil slab, free form 27. Dry Brushing 28. Fired Metallics gold, silver, mother of pearl 29. Stains 30. Open Miscellaneous 31. Glaze combination - more than one glaze 32. Stoneware (pottery, not glazed) 33. Lamps - completed 34. Applied decoration, slip trailing, sprigging 35. Holiday - seasonal 36. Applied fired decal CLASS 3 Ceramics, Youth PREMIUM: 1st-$1.50; 2nd-$1.00; 3rd-Ribbon Youth (Under 12 years of age) Entry Number: 37. Glazes 38. Underglazes 39. Stains 40. Holiday 41. Open Miscellaneous Youth (Ages 12-17) 42. Glazes 43. Underglazes 44. Stains 45. Holiday 46. Open Miscellaneous PLASTERCRAFTS CLASS 4 Plastercrafts, Amateur PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 47. Acrylics and stains 48. Features and realism 49. Special effects 50. Seasonal 51. Dry brushing 52. Misc. - combination on techniques CLASS 5 Plastercrafts, Professional PREMIUMS: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 53. Acrylics and stains 54. Features and realism 55. Special effects 56. Seasonal 57. Dry brushing 58. Misc. - combination of techniques HOBBIES Rules: 1. All collections must fit in a 12x15 inch area and must be accompanied with or mounted on an attractive base, except card collection, which should be in plastic sheets and a binder. If exhibit does not conform to size, the superintendent retains the privilege to condense such exhibit if necessary. 2. Collections limited from no less than 5 pieces nor more than 20 pieces, except card collections and legos. 3. Collections must have been collected by the exhibitor. 4. Exhibits earning a premium may not be displayed at the next year's fair. 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to record on a card any information of interest to the public concerning their display; card will enhance their score. 6. More than one entry per category per exhibitor is acceptable; however, only one entry may receive a premium. CLASS 6 Hobbies, Collections, Adults PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 59. Salt and pepper shakers 60. Cups and saucers 61. Spoons 62. Household items 63. Old buttons 64. Bells 65. Animals 66. Tin boxes 67. Figurines 68. Cards 69. Miniature items 70. Most unusual 71. Magnets 72. Stamps 73. Jewelry 74. Misc. items CLASS 7 Hobbies, Collections, youth (Under 18 yrs. of age) PREMIUM: 1st-$1.50; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 75. Animal collection 76. Dolls 77. Stickers 78. Lego Collection Display 79. Jewelry 80. Button badges 81. Trading cards 82. Action figures 83. Miniature farm equipment 84. Miniature cars or trucks (ex. Matchbox) 85. Miniature construction 86. Disney items 87. Misc. items CRAFTS RULES: 1. No kits unless specified. 2. All crafts must be made by exhibitor 1. No more than two (2) entries per exhibitor in each category. 2. Crafts once taken a premium cannot compete again. 3. More than one entry per category per exhibitor is acceptable; however, only one entry may receive a premium. CLASS 8 Crafts, Woodworking PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 87. Furniture - end tables, benches, night stands, etc. No large items 88. Shelves - no larger than 3 ft. x 2 ft. 89. Lathe work - bowls, etc. 90. Doll houses - kits accepted 91. Bird houses 92. Toys 93. Any not listed - no large furniture CLASS 9 Crafts, WOODCARVING PREMIUM: 1st -$2.00, 2nd - $1.00 Entry Number: 94. Animals 95. Fish 96. Birds 97. Miscellaneous 98. Jr. Carver (Under 18) CLASS 10- Crafts, Miscellaneous Crafts PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 99. Decorated bird house 100.Wreaths - Straw, grapevine, etc. 101.Flower arrangements - dried or silk 102.Handmade dolls/Country critter 103.Hand painted clothing 104.Other decorated clothing 105.Basketweaving 106.Holiday decorations 107.Leathercraft 108.Wall hangings 109.Original Other 110.Scrapbooks 111.Trash to treasure (creative use of recycling) 112.Contrived Flowers Best of Show - Rosette Donated by: Best Wreath - Rosette Donated by: Best Flower Arrangement - Rosette Donated by: Best Painted Clothing - Rosette Donated by: Best Original/Other Donated by: Douglas Bland, 209 W Saffel Ave, PO Box 141, Sycamore CLASS 11 - MODELS PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 RULES: 1. Kits are included 2. Model must be work of exhibitor 3. Limit two entries per category 4. Models will be judged on: neatness, originality, scratch building if any, added details, paint and completeness. 5. Models once taken a premium may not compete again. 6. More than one entry per category per exhibitor is acceptable; however, only one entry may receive a premium. Entry Number: 113.Airplanes 114.Rockets 115.Cars 116.Sci Fi 117.Trucks or vans 118.Motorcycles 119.Miscellaneous ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES RULES: 1. Dealers are not permitted to enter. 2. Antiques must be at least 75 years old. 3. Cards giving a brief history of the item greatly enhance the interest of the item. 4. Precautions will be taken to protect exhibits; exhibits will be displayed in cases and claim tickets are required for release. 5. Exhibits earning a premium may not be displayed at the next year's fair. 6. More than one entry per category per exhibitor is acceptable; however, only one entry may receive a premium. CLASS 12 - Antiques - Metal PREMIUM: 1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00 Entry Number: 120.Silver 121.Brass 122.Pewter 123.Copper 124.Iron 125.Tinware 126.Coins CLASS 13 - Antiques - China PREMIUM: 1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00 127.Silver 128.Earthenware 129.Fine china 130.Figurines CLASS 14 - Antiques - Glass PREMIUM: 1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00 Entry Number: 131.Pressed 132.Cut 133.Blown 134.Milk Glass 135.Bottles CLASS 15 - Antiques - Miscellaneous PREMIUM: 1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.00 Entry Number: 136.Toys 137.Tools 138.Paintings 139.Books 140.Bibles 141.Housewares 142.Postcards 143.Misc. paper goods 144.Any Seneca County item - no glassware 145.Any not listed CLASS 16 - Collectables - Glassware Note: Collectables are items of interest that are UNDER 75 years of age. PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 146.Pressed 147.Cut 148.Blown 149.Milk glass 150.Depression era glass 151.Tiffin glass CLASS 17 - Collectables - China PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 152.Cookie Jars 153.Pottery 154.China CLASS 18 - Collectables - Miscellaneous PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 Entry Number: 155.Housewares 156.Advertisements 157.Toys 158.Any not listed Best of Show - Rosette Donated by: Catherine Hunker Seneca County Fair Memorabilia PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00 RULES: 1. May enter more than one entry per class; however, only one entry will receive a premium. 2. Exhibits earning a premium may not be displayed at the next year's fair. 3. More than one entry per category per exhibitor is acceptable; however, only one entry may receive a premium. CLASS 19 Seneca County Fair Memorabilia Entry Number: 159.Oldest Fairbook (premium list) 160.Scrapbooks 161.Oldest membership ticket 162.Oldest photograph taken on fairgrounds 163.Collection of ribbons 164.Collection of trophies 165.Oldest award (trophy, ribbon) 166.Grandstand entertainment program 167.Oldest 4-H related item 168.Misc. items Best of Show Donated by: Catherine Hunker Seneca County Nursing Homes Seneca County Nursing Homes can display arts, crafts and needlework. Ribbons will be awarded. One season ticket required to each nursing home. Items to be at fairgrounds Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 1:00 p.m.. 3:00 p.m. Released Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. | ||||||||||||||||
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