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2022 ARTS & CRAFTS CONTESTS {PRE-FAIR} · STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Our mission:
THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CELEBRATES ALL
THINGS TEXAN BY PROMOTING AGRICULTURE,
EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
THROUGH QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT IN A
FAMILYFRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.
THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH
PROCEEDS HELPING TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE OUR HOME, FAIR PARK;
UNDERWRITE MUSEUMS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE LONE STAR STATE
PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION; AND HELP IMPROVE STATE FAIR OPERATIONS.
B I GT EX.C O M SEPT 30
thru
OCT 23
2022
CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT
PHONE: 2144218744 FAX: 2144218710 EMAIL ADDRESS: CREATIVEARTS@BIGTEX.COM
MAILING ADDRESS: USPS: P.O. BOX 150009, DALLAS, TX 75315 / FEDEX & UPS: 1327 ADMIRAL NIMITZ CIRCLE, FAIR PARK, DALLAS, TX 75210
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Howdy, Folks!
Big Tex welcomes you back to the great State Fair of Texas! We are excited
to showcase, once again, the accomplishments of the many skilled artists and
craftsmen who enter our contests in Creative Arts.
It is time to get those creative juices owing and start planning the projects
you will enter this year. With approximately 1,100 competition categories, there
is something for everyone to choose from. We have more than 100 showcases
waiting to be lled with your winning entries, and we cannot wait
to see what you will create!
As one of the Fair's long-standing traditions, the Creative Arts competitions
offer Texans new and exciting opportunities to shine big and bright each
year. Our fairgoers always marvel at the beautiful displays created with the
collections, photographs, needlework, arts & crafts, and, of course, beautiful
canning jars you enter. Please don't forget that our popular Glue-A-Shoe and
The Great Pumpkin Challenge contests are now Pre-Fair. In addition, there are
a lot of contests open just for our talented Texas youth and six departments
specically for teachers and professionals to enter.
Remember, your winning ribbons and bragging rights are on the line. Let's get
crafting!
See you at the Fair!
KATHY BENNETT
DIRECTOR CREATIVE ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS,
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
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2022 ARTS & CRAFTS CALENDAR ..........................................................................................05
ARTS & CRAFTS CONTESTS PREFAIR .............................................................................. 08
RULES & GUIDELINES .....................................................................................................09
DEPARTMENT A FINE ART ..................................................................................12
DEPARTMENT B CERAMICS AND HANDPAINTED CHINA ...................... 15
DEPARTMENT C DESIGNER CRAFTSMAN ......................................................18
DEPARTMENT D DOLLS ...................................................................................... 22
DEPARTMENT E CANNING ................................................................................24
DEPARTMENT F HOBBY COLLECTIONS ........................................................28
DEPARTMENT G HOLIDAY CORNER ................................................................ 31
DEPARTMENT H NEEDLEPOINT, CREWEL, AND COUNTED
CROSS STITCH .......................................................................33
DEPARTMENT I NEEDLEWORK AND SEWING............................................. 36
DEPARTMENT J AFGHANS, RUGS, QUILTS, AND BEDSPREADS ............ 39
DEPARTMENT K PHOTOGRAPHY ....................................................................42
DEPARTMENT L SCALE MODELS .....................................................................46
DEPARTMENT M GLUEASHOE .......................................................................50
DEPARTMENT N THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHALLENGE .................................51
TERMS AND FORMS ...................................................................................................................52
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS ..........................................................................................................53
ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY FORMS .............................................................................................54
PHOTOGRAPHY LABEL FORMS .............................................................................................55
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Creative ArTs
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2022 Important Dates:
MARCH 16 2022 Arts & Crafts Contest Registration Opens
JUNE 15 2022 Cooking Competition Registration Opens
JULY 25 Art & Crafts Online Registration Deadline /
Mail-In Submission Deadline
AUGUST 5—7 Arts & Crafts Entry Drop Off
AUGUST 24 Arts & Crafts Winners Announced
AUGUST 31, SEPT 1 & 2 Arts & Crafts Non-Winning Entry Pick Up
SEPT 30—OCT 23 2022 State Fair of Texas
OCT 26—28 Arts & Crafts Winning Entry Pick Up
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Lucchese d the Stte Fir of Texs
®
HAVE TEAMED UP TO OFFER THREE NEW CATEGORIES FEATURING
BIG TEX'S BOOTS!
Blue-ribbon winners in each category will receive a special swag bag from Lucchese, a Big Tex bobblehead,
and four (4) season passes to the 2022 State Fair. THE PRIZE VALUES AT OVER $305.
DUST OFF YOUR picture OF THE BIG GUY'S BOOTS
OR CREATE A work of art INSPIRED BY THEM, AND ENTER ONE OF THESE
NEW CATEGORIES IN THE Arts & Crafts competition AT THE FAIR THIS YEAR!
CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
PHOTOGRAPHY - ADULT / FINE ART - ADULT AND JUNIORS
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2022 Arts & Crafts Contests {pre-Fair}
A wide range of Pre-Fair contests are offered by the Creative Arts department leading up to the annual
State Fair of Texas. These contests are open to people of all ages, with more than 1,100 categories in 14
departments to choose from. Entry submission and judging takes place in the summer, and all ribbon-
winning entries will be showcased inside the Creative Arts building until the end of the Fair.
RULES & GUIDELINES
Contestants are grouped into divisions by age, and all entered items are judged against those within
their own division. Standard age divisions and their entry fees are as follows. Please note: age divisions
and their entry fees may vary within departments. Please check rules specic to each department.
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
• Pre-Fair contests are open to amateurs only, with
the exception of certain categories in Fine Art
(Department A), Ceramics and Hand-Painted China
(Department B), Designer Craftsman (Department C),
Needlepoint, Crewel, and Counted Cross Stitch
(Department H), Needlework and Sewing (Department
I), and Photography (Department K).
• Any entry item that has previously won a ribbon in a
Creative Arts contest at the State Fair of Texas may
not be re-entered.
• All entries must be appropriate for family viewing.
• Seniors compete in the adult division.
• All handmade entry items must be made by the
participant only, unless entered into a two-person or
group category as specied.
• Entry items that contain edible components are
prohibited unless competing in Canning –
Department E.
• Contestants may enter a maximum of six entries per
age division with only one entry per class. Note: some
divisions may have less than six classes (i.e.; Child,
Junior, and Teacher and Professional). EXCEPTION:
Dept. E (Canning) allows entry to 12 classes, one
entry per class.
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Online Registration – Create an account at
BigTex.com/CreativeArts to register your item(s)
and pay for entry fees. A registration receipt will
be sent upon completion.
Following registration, contestants may submit their entry item(s)
by mail or choose to hand-deliver them to the Creative Arts
building. Ribbon-winning entries will be displayed throughout
the Fair and will be returned by mail or available for pick-up
according to the way it was submitted.
Mail-in Submissions – If mailing entry item(s) for submission,
all entries must arrive by the deadline given for
registration – Monday, July 25, 2022 – and must also include:
• A copy of your entry registration form.
• Return postage either in the form of prepaid postage, check,
or money order. *Photography will now require prepaid postage
for mail back, if you would like the photographs returned.
IF MAILING VIA UPS OR FEDEX, use the Creative Arts
building’s physical address: 1327 Admiral Nimitz Circle, Fair Park,
Dallas, TX 75210. Attn: Creative Arts Department.
IF MAILING VIA U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, use the Fair’s
P.O. Box: State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Department, P.O. Box
150009, Dallas, TX 75315. Attn: Creative Arts Department.
Non-winning entries will be returned by mail approximately three
weeks after closing day of the Fair. Return postage must be paid
in advance.
Hand-delivered Submissions – If choosing to hand-deliver
item(s), all entries must be dropped off at the Creative Arts
building between Friday, August 5, through Sunday, August 7, from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hand-delivered submissions must also include a
copy of the registration receipt.
Non-winning entries need to be picked up before or after the Fair
on designated days below.
Pre-Fair Pick-Up:
Wednesday, August 31, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, September 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Post-Fair Pick-Up:
Wednesday, October 26, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, October 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, October 31 – limited availability, contact Creative Arts
directly to arrange a time for pick-up.
REGISTRATION
ENTRY SUBMISSION
Mail-in Registration –
Fill out the Pre-Fair
registration form located at the back of the book
or nd a printable copy of the form at
BigTex.com/CreativeArts. Mail the completed form
and all entry fees to the Creative Arts building
at Fair Park, as listed in this handbook. All
registration forms must arrive by the deadline
provided. Contestants may choose to have their
registration receipt sent via standard mail or
email.
Checks and money orders should be made out to
the State Fair of Texas. All returned or NSF checks are
subject to a $40 fee.
All contestants are required to complete
registration before submitting their item(s)
for judging. The deadline for Pre-Fair
registration, along with entry fee payment,
is Monday, July 25, 2022. Two options are
offered for contestants to register – online or
mail-in.
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SECURITY
Building security and surveillance are provided around the clock,
with every precaution taken to protect all entered items. Any
insurance deemed necessary by the contestant must be provided
by that individual. It is distinctly understood that in no case shall
the State Fair of Texas, its directors, ofcers, or employees be
held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury of any character
to any person, animal, vehicle, art work, exhibit, or article, while
participating in the Creative Arts building at the State Fair of Texas.
JUDGING
The judging process for all Pre-Fair contests will
begin after Sunday, August 7, which is the nal
day that hand-delivered items will be accepted.
Entries are judged on individual merit and will
place as judges deem tting. Contestants' results
will be posted online at BigTex.com by the end of
August 2022.
Best of Show
The Best of Show award recognizes each
department’s highest-scoring entry out of all
classes in an age division. Some departments,
divisions, or classes may not be eligible for Best
of Show and will be noted as such.
Class Ribbons
1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and Honorable
Mention ribbons are awarded to the top entries in
each class of every department.
Director’s Award
The Director of Creative Arts Department will
select one outstanding entry representing the
creativity of all the 2022 Pre-Fair contests.
The contestant of the chosen entry will
receive a $750 award, and a special ribbon
will be displayed on the item during the Fair.
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ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
ONCE PER
DIVISION
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED ONCE PER DIVISION. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT A
FINE ART
SPECIALTY AWARD
Lucchese
BIG TEX LUCCHESE BOOTS CONTEST
BLUE
1st Place
SPECIAL SWAG BAG FROM LUCCHESE, 4 FOUR SEASON PASSES TO THE 2022 FAIR,
AND A BIG TEX BOBBLEHEAD ESTIMATED VALUE $305.
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CLASSES
ADULT DIVISION
OIL / ACRYLIC / PASTEL
A100. STILL LIFE (I.E., FOOD, VEGETABLES, FLOWER(S),
INANIMATE OBJECTS)
A101. LANDSCAPE WITH OR WITHOUT PEOPLE, FOWL, OR
ANIMALS (SUMMER OR WINTER SCENE)
A102. ANIMAL / BIRD
A103. PORTRAIT
A104. FANTASY / ABSTRACT
A105. SEASCAPE
A106. TOWN / CITYSCAPE / ARCHITECTURE / BUILDING
A107. NOSTALGIA
A108. ANY SUBJECT
ANY MEDIUM
A109. STATE FAIR THEME
A110. BIG TEX LUCCHESE BOOTS
WATERCOLOR
A111. LANDSCAPE / SEASCAPE
A112. ANIMAL / BIRD
A113. PORTRAIT
A114. STILL LIFE (I.E., FOOD, VEGETABLES, FLOWER(S),
INANIMATE OBJECTS)
A115. ANY SUBJECT
INK
A116. ANY SUBJECT
A117. ANIMALS
CHARCOAL OR PENCIL / SCRATCH ART
A118. ANIMAL / BIRD
A119. PORTRAIT
A120. STILL LIFE (I.E., FOOD, VEGETABLES, FLOWER(S),
INANIMATE OBJECTS)
A121. ANY SUBJECT
MIXED MEDIA
Two mediums combined; example: charcoal &
ink or acrylic & ink, etc.
A122. ANIMAL / BIRD
A123. ANY SUBJECT
A124. ART WITH EMBELLISHMENTS (ANY MEDIUM)
A125. POUR
MINIATURES
2" x 2" minimum to 5" x 5" maximum
A126. ANY MEDIUM (ANY SUBJECT)
CONTEST RULES
• Entries for this department must be a drawing or painting.
• Artwork must be appropriate for family viewing.
• Artwork must be completely dry.
• Entry item must be 8" x 10" to a maximum of 36" x 36" and
not weigh over 25 lbs., exception: miniatures.
• All entries must be framed, with the exception of wrapped canvas.
• Miniatures must be a minimum size of 2" x 5" to a maximum
size of 5" x 5". Must be framed or mounted on a mat board.
No abstract allowed.
• All entries must have a wire or saw tooth hanger and be ready
for hanging or will not be accepted.
• Contestant's rst and last name must be listed on the back of
EACH entry.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• 3-D features or embellishments. (i.e., beads, ribbon, glitter,
etc.) accepted in one category only – Art with
Embellishments.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of contest rules and entry guidelines.
PROHIBITED
• Glass of any kind. Item may use plexiglass, clear plastic, or
no covering.
• Digital Art.
• Artwork that is not completely dry.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Adult and Junior Divisions – Maximum of six classes, with
one entry per class.
• Child Division – Maximum of two entries, only one entry per
class.
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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CHILD DIVISION
Child contestants may only enter classes within their age group.
6 TO 9 YEARS OR YOUNGER
A153. ANY SUBJECT
A154. ANIMALS
A155. STATE FAIR THEME
A156. BIG TEX BIRTHDAY PARTY
10 TO 12 YEARS
A157. ANY SUBJECT
A158. ANIMALS
A159. STATE FAIR THEME
A160. BIG TEX BIRTHDAY PARTY
CLASSES
TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
A127. OIL / ACRYLIC / PASTEL (ANY SUBJECT)
A128.
WATERCOLOR (ANY SUBJECT)
A129.
DRAWING (CHARCOAL, PENCIL, INK)
A130. MIXED MEDIA (ANY SUBJECT)
A131.
STATE FAIR THEME
JUNIOR DIVISION
OIL / ACRYLIC / PASTEL
A132. ANIMAL / BIRD
A133. STILL LIFE (I.E., FOOD, VEGETABLES, FLOWER(S),
INANIMATE OBJECTS)
A134. LANDSCAPE / SEASCAPE
A135. PORTRAIT
A136. ABSTRACT
A137. ANY SUBJECT
WATERCOLOR
A138. ANIMAL / BIRD
A139. PORTRAIT
A140. ANY SUBJECT
INK
A141. ANIMAL / BIRD
A142. PORTRAIT
A143. ANY SUBJECT
CHARCOAL OR PENCIL / SCRATCH ART
A144. ANIMAL / BIRD
A145. LANDSCAPE / SEASCAPE
A146. PORTRAIT
A147. STILL LIFE (I.E., FOOD, VEGETABLES, FLOWER(S),
INANIMATE OBJECTS)
A148. ANY SUBJECT
ANY MEDIUM
A149. TOWN / CITYSCAPE / ARCHITECTURE / BUILDING
A150. STATE FAIR THEME
A151. ART WITH EMBELLISHMENTS
A152. BIG TEX LUCCHESE BOOTS
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CONTEST RULES
• Entries must not exceed 18" L; 18" W; 18" H in size or 5 lbs.
in weight, unless noted in category details.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• Plate racks, jewelry display boards, etc., used must be
provided by contestant.
• Proper hanging equipment must be included on hanging
objects.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Craft Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Adult and Junior Divisions - maximum of six classes, with one
entry per class.
• Child Division - maximum of two classes, with only one
entry per class.
DEPARTMENT B
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
ONCE PER
DIVISION
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED ONCE PER DIVISION. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
CERAMICS AND
HAND-PAINTED CHINA
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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ADULT DIVISION
CERAMICS / EARTHENWARE
B100. DECORATED CERAMICS
(SLIP TRAILING, GLASS INLAY, ETC.)
UNDERGLAZE
B101. COMBINATION (OPAQUE & TRANSLUCENT)
B102. SGRAFFITO
B103. MARBELIZING
B104. MISCELLANEOUS
GLAZE
B105. SINGLE GLAZE
B106. TEXTURED GLAZE
B107. CONTROLLED GLAZE
B108. MISCELLANEOUS
UNFIRED STAINS
B109. OPAQUE
B110. ANY ARTICLE OF STAIN COMBINED WITH GLAZE
B111. COMBINATION (STAIN & TEXTURED GLAZE)
B112. TRANSLUCENT
B113. MISCELLANEOUS
SEASONAL
B114. ANY OTHER HOLIDAY
B115. ANY ARTICLE OF CHRISTMAS
B116. ANY ARTICLE OF CERAMIC / PORCELAIN / POLYMER CLAY
(USING STATE FAIR THEME)
ORIGINALS IN CLAY
Entries not to exceed 14".
B117. HAND MODELING (SLAB)
B118. RAKU (JAPANESE POTTERY TECHNIQUE)
B119. SCULPTURE (THREE-DIMENSIONAL)
B120. BOWL
B121. CUP
B122. PLATE
B123. POT
B124. PITCHER
B125. VASE
B126. HAND-THROWN WHEEL WORK
B127. STONEWARE
B128. PORCELAIN
B129. FRETWORK
B130. INCISE
B131. MISCELLANEOUS
POLYMER CLAY
Entries must be baked.
B132. ANY ARTICLE
B133. JEWELRY
B134.
BOXES
B135. SCULPTURE (THREE-DIMENSIONAL)
B136. VASE
HAND-PAINTED CHINA ON BLANKS
Not eligible for Best of Show.
B137.
PORTRAITS
B138. BIRDS / FOWL
B139. FLORALS
B140. SEASONAL / HOLIDAY
B141. ANIMALS / MARINE
B142. FRUITS / NUTS / BERRIES / VEGETABLES
B143. MINIATURES (MISCELLANEOUS, 3" X 5" PIECES)
CLASSES
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TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
*Eligible for Best Of Show.
B144. HAND PAINTED CHINA ON BLANKS (ANY SUBJECT)
(NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BEST OF SHOW)
B145. DECORATED (ANY)*
B146. ORIGINALS IN CLAY (ANY)*
B147. POLYMER CLAY (ANY)*
JUNIOR DIVISION
CERAMICS
B148. GLAZE
B149. UNDERGLAZE
B150. STAIN
B151. HAND MODELING
B152. MISCELLANEOUS
B153. HAND PAINTED CHINA ON BLANKS
(NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BEST OF SHOW)
POLYMER CLAY
Entries must be baked.
B154. ANY ARTICLE
B155. SCULPTURE
POTTERY
Any three-dimensional artwork.
B156. SCULPTURE
B157. ANY ARTICLE EXCEPT SCULPTURE
CHILD DIVISION
B158. GLAZE
B159. UNDERGLAZE
B160. POLYMER CLAY (ANY ARTICLE, MUST BE BAKED)
B161. STAIN
B162. HAND MODELING (OTHER CLAY, MUST BE FIRED IN KILN)
B163. MISCELLANEOUS
CLASSES
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ADULT DIVISION
EGG ART
No articial eggs.
C100. DECORATED C101. STATE FAIR THEME
CONTEST RULES
• Entries must not exceed 36" L; 36" W; 36" H in size and 20
lbs. in weight, unless noted otherwise.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have been
completed since September 1, 2021.
• Hanging items (including stained glass, wood, and mosaic) must
be sturdily equipped with proper hangers, chains, and screws.
• Judging based on quality of workmanship and originality
of design.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Craft Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
PROHIBITED
• No kits.
• No concrete items.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter up to six classes, with only one entry
allowed per class.
CLASSES
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
ONCE PER
DIVISION
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED ONCE PER DIVISION. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT C
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
DESIGNER
CRAFTSMAN
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ADULT DIVISION CONT.
LEATHERCRAFT
Entries must be original designs cut and made by the contestant.
Awards will be made on the originality, suitability, applied
craftsmanship, general appearance of the embellished design,
construction pattern, and material used creating the leather article.
C102. ANY TOOLED LEATHER ARTICLE (CARVED / STAMPED &/
OR EMBOSSED)
C103. ANY LEATHER ARTICLE (HANDSEWN)
MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
• ASSEMBLAGE: An artistic composition made from scraps, junk,
odds and ends (such as paper, cloth, wood, stone, or metal).
Usually three-dimensional.
• COLLAGE: An artistic composition made of various materials
(such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a picture surface.
• ENCAUSTIC PAINTING: Also known as hot wax painting,
involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are
added. The liquid or paste is then applied to a surface –
usually prepared wood, though canvas and other materials are
often used.
• FINE ART: A visual art considered to have been created
primarily for aesthetic and judged for its beauty and
meaningfulness, specically painting, drawing, watercolor,
and so forth.
• FOLK ART: Rooted in traditions that come from community and
culture – expressing cultural identity by conveying shared
community values and aesthetics. It encompasses a range of
utilitarian and decorative media including cloth, wood, paper,
clay, metal, and more.
C104. METAL SCULPTURE
C105. STEEL SCULPTURE
C106.
ANY FORGED ITEM
C107. SCULPTURE OTHER THAN ABOVE
C108. ANY CRAFT USING STATE FAIR THEME
C109. RECYCLED / FOUND ITEMS
C110. ASSEMBLAGE
C111. BASKETS
C112. QUILLING
C113. GREETING CARDS (GROUP OF THREE MAXIMUM)
C114. COLLAGE (ANY MATERIAL)
C115. PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
C116. ORIGAMI
C117. PAPER SCULPTURE
C118. ENCAUSTIC / BEESWAX (ANY)
C119. METAL ART (FLAT)
C120. ALTERED THRIFT STORE PAINTING
C121. PAINTED ROCKS
C122. STRING ART
C123. MISCELLANEOUS
JEWELRY
C124. SINGLE ITEM OR MATCHING PIECES (NO STONES)
C125. SINGLE ITEM OR MATCHING PIECES (WITH STONES)
C126. JEWELRY ART COLLAGE (FRAMED / UNFRAMED)
C127. OTHER
MOSAIC TILE
Glass, stone, and ceramic.
C128. WALL HANGING
C129. OTHER ARTICLES
SCRAPBOOKING
Pages must be in sleeves.
C130. 8.5" X 11" TWO-PAGE SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT
C131. 12" X 12" TWO-PAGE SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT
STAINED GLASS
C132. STAINED GLASS – COPPER FOIL
C133. STAINED GLASS
– LEADED
C134. 3-D STAINED GLASS - ANY
GLASS
C135. FUSED GLASS
C136. SLUMPING
C137. GLASS FLAME WORKING (ANY)
C138. GLASS PAINTING
TEXTILES
C139. WOVEN ARTICLES
C140. WOVEN WALL HANGINGS / RUGS
C141. PRINTED FABRICS / PAINTED FABRICS
C142. DYED FABRICS
C143. CREATIVE STITCHERY (WALL HANGING, NO QUILTS)
CLASSES
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ADULT DIVISION CONT.
WOOD
Walking canes, walking sticks, and swords not to exceed 52"
C144. WOOD INLAY (ANY ARTICLE)
C145. TURNED WOOD (ANY ARTICLE)
C146. CARVED DESIGN (STYLIZED, RELIEF & CHIP)
C147. CANES / WALKING STICKS / SWORDS
C148. CARVED HUMAN / ANIMAL (REALISTIC)
C149. CARVED CARICATURES
C150. BIRD HOUSE / FEEDER
C151. BOXES / CHESTS
C152. INTARSIA
C153. CHILDREN’S TOYS
C154. ANY OTHER USING STATE FAIR THEME
C155. MISCELLANEOUS
FOLK ART
No ceramics.
C156. MISCELLANEOUS
DECORATED GOURDS
C157. FANTASY / WHIMSICAL
C158. MIXED MEDIA
C159. VESSELS / BOWL / CONTAINER
C160. ANIMAL
C161. MISCELLANEOUS
TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
C162. ASSEMBLAGE (ANY MATERIAL)
C163. COLLAGE (ANY SUBJECT)
C164. GLASS (ANY SUBJECT)
C165. JEWELRY (ANY SUBJECT)
C166. GOURDS (ANY SUBJECT)
C167. STAINED GLASS (ANY)
C168. WOOD (ANY SUBJECT)
C169. MOSAIC (ANY SUBJECT)
C170. STATE FAIR THEME
JUNIOR DIVISION
MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
C171. GLASS (ANY)
C172. ASSEMBLAGE (ANY MATERIAL)
C173. COLLAGE (ANY MATERIAL)
C174. PAPER CRAFT (ANY)
C175. STATE FAIR THEME (ANY)
C176. GOURDS
C177. PYROGRAPHY (WOOD BURNING)
C178. JEWELRY
C179. LEATHER CRAFT (ANY)
C180. WOODCRAFT (ANY)
C181. PAINTED ROCKS
C182. STRING ART
C183. RELIEF CARVING (ANY WAX / WOOD / SHEETROCK)
C184. MOSAIC (ANY MATERIAL)
C185. RECYLED ITEMS
C186. ANY OTHER
TEXTILES
C187. PRINTED / PAINTED / DYED FABRICS
FOLK ART
No ceramics.
C188. ANIMAL
C189. RECYLED ITEMS
C190. ANY OTHER
CLASSES
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CHILD DIVISION
MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
C191. ASSEMBLAGE (ANY MATERIAL)
C192. COLLAGE (ANY MATERIAL)
C193. PAPER CRAFT (ANY SUBJECT)
C194. ANY OTHER USING STATE FAIR THEME
C195. ANY JEWELRY
C196. SCULPTURE (NO CLAY)
C197. PAINTED ROCKS
C198. STRING ART
C199. RECYCLED / FOUND ITEMS
C200. BIRD HOUSE / FEEDER
C201. ART WITH EMBELLISHMENTS
C202. TEXTILES (PRINTED / PAINTED / DYED FABRICS)
C203. PYROGRAPHY (WOOD BURNING)
C204. RELIEF CARVING (WAX, WOOD, SHEETROCK)
C205. MOSAIC (ANY MATERIAL)
C206. MOBILE
C207. GLASS (ANY)
C208. ANY OTHER
CLASSES
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ADULT AND JUNIOR DIVISION
ANTIQUE DOLL
Before 1930 (A&M, Kestner, Simon, Halbig, etc.).
D100. BISQUE / PORCELAIN
D101. CHINA HEAD
D102. OTHER
MODERN OR CONTEMPORARY DOLLS
1930 to present-day (Alexander’s, Effanbee, Horseman, Vogue, Ideal,
Mattel).
D103. COMPOSITION
D104. VINYL
D105. HARD PLASTIC
D106. BISQUE / PORCELAIN
CONTEST RULES
• Adult and Junior divisions compete together for ribbons,
including Best of Show.
• Entries may not exceed 24" in height, unless noted in
category details.
• The composition of the head determines the classication.
• A stand is required for proper display.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter six classes, with one entry per class.
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
ONCE PER
DIVISION
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED ONCE PER DIVISION. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT D
DOLLS
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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ADULT AND JUNIOR DIVISION CONT.
MODERN OR CONTEMPORARY DOLLS (CONT.)
D107. OTHER
D108. BARBIES
D109. BABY DOLLS
INTERNATIONAL DOLLS
D110. ANY COUNTRY (MUST BE MADE IN COUNTRY
REPRESENTED & CLOTHED IN COSTUME OF
THAT COUNTRY)
D111. ANY COUNTRY (NOT MADE IN COUNTRY
REPRESENTED)
HANDCRAFTED DOLLS
Must be handmade by contestant.
D112. CLOTH (SCULPTURED)
D113. CLOTH (FLAT FACE)
D114
. POLYMER CLAY
D115. OTHER
HANDCRAFTED DOLLS
Must be purchased by contestant.
D116. CLOTH
D117. OTHER
REPRODUCTION DOLLS
Must be handmade by contestant.
D118. BISQUE / PORCELAIN
D119. CHINA
CHARACTERS, CELEBRITIES, AND THEME DOLLS
D120. COUNTRY / WESTERN
D121. VICTORIAN STYLE
D122. ANY CHARACTER DOLL
D123. ANY CELEBRITY DOLL
D124. STATE FAIR THEME
D125. AMERICANA
D126. ANY PAIR (HANDCRAFTED)
D127. ANY PAIR (NOT HANDCRAFTED)
D128. CLOWNS
D129. TROLL DOLLS
BEARS
Entries may not exceed 18" in height.
D130. BARE BEARS (MADE BY CONTESTANT)
D131. BARE BEARS (NOT MADE BY CONTESTANT)
D132. DRESSED BEARS (MADE BY CONTESTANT)
D133. DRESSED BEARS (NOT MADE BY CONTESTANT)
ANIMALS
Entries may not exceed 18" in height. No crocheted or knitted
animals.
D134. ANY ANIMAL (MADE BY CONTESTANT)
D135. ANY ANIMAL (NOT MADE BY CONTESTANT)
D136. OTHER
MINIATURES
Entries may not exceed four inches.
D137. ANIMAL (ANY)
D138. DOLL (ANY)
DOLLHOUSE
Entry must be a building consisting of more than 1 room and built to
a scale no larger than 1 inch = 1 foot. Furnishings, if included, must
be appropriate for the building, to the same scale and must be secured
in place. Maximum allowable base size is 24 in. long by 20 in. deep.
Entry may not exceed 18 in. in height or 25 lbs. in weight.
D139. DOLLHOUSE
CHILD DIVISION
D140. DOLLS 1930 TO PRESENT-DAY
D141. INTERNATIONAL (IN COSTUME)
D142. BABY DOLLS
D143. BEARS
D144. AMERICAN GIRL TYPE
D145. HANDCRAFTED BY CONTESTANT
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CONTEST RULES
• This department does not award Best of Show.
• Contestants of all ages compete in same division for ribbons.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• Contestants must use colorless jars specially made for
canning with two-piece non-decorative lids (ring and lid
covers) in the standard unit size designated in the category
details.
• Jars must be sterilized, with no permanent labeling.
• Jars must be properly lled and sealed by pressure cooker
or hot water bath.
• A recipe for the entry item must be typed or printed on a
separate sheet of paper, along with the contestant’s name,
address, and phone number on the back.
• Recipes become property of the State Fair of Texas.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
• Fruit and Vegetable entries must be presented in one, 1-pint
jars. All others require two identical half pint jars.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter up to 12 classes, with only one entry
per class.
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ALL CONTESTANTS
$2
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT E
CANNING
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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VEGETABLES
• 1 pint (16 oz.) standard jars with 1/2" head space.
• One jar of each variety required.
• Vegetables may not be opened or tasted.
• Entries are judged on appearance, color, pack, and liquid.
E100. ANY OTHER PEAS
E101. BEETS
E102. BLACK-EYED PEAS
E103. CARROTS
E104. CORN
E105. GREEN BEANS
E106. MIXED VEGETABLES
E107. NEW POTATOES & GREEN BEANS
E108. OKRA (WHOLE)
E109. STEWED TOMATOES
FRUIT
• 1 pint (16 oz.) standard jars with 1/2" head space.
• One jar of each variety required.
• Fruit may not be opened or tasted.
• Entries are judged on color, pack, and liquid.
E110. BLACKBERRY
E111. BLUEBERRY
E112. CHERRY
E113. FIG
E114. PEACH (SLICED / HALVED)
E115. PEAR
PRESERVES
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• Entries are judged on color, consistency, avor, and taste.
E116. APPLE
E117. APRICOT
E118. BLACKBERRY
E119. BLUEBERRY
E120. CHERRY
E121. FIG
E122. FRUIT & BERRY
E123. PEACH
E124. PEAR
E125. PLUM
E126. RASPBERRY
E127. STRAWBERRY
E128. TOMATO
E129. ANY OTHER BERRY
E130. TROPICAL FRUIT (ANY KIND)
E131. TWO OR MORE FRUITS
MARMALADE
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• Entries are judged on color, consistency, avor, and taste.
E132. GRAPEFRUIT
E133. ORANGE
E134. LEMON
E135. TWO OR MORE FRUITS
E136. VEGETABLE
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BUTTERS
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• No parafn.
• Cook fruit pulp and sugar to a thick consistency.
• Less sugar is used than in jam.
• Entries are judged on appearance, color, consistency, avor,
and taste.
E137. APPLE
E138. APRICOT
E139. PEAR
E140. PEACH
E141. PLUM
E142. TROPICAL FRUIT
E143. ANY OTHER
RELISH
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• Entries are judged on color, avor, texture, pack, and taste.
E144. BARBECUE SAUCE
E145. CHILI SAUCE
E146. CHOW–CHOW
E147. CHUTNEY
E148. CORN RELISH
E149. CRANBERRY RELISH
E150. CUCUMBER RELISH
E151. FRUIT SALSA
E152. GREEN TOMATO RELISH
E153. MINCEMEAT (FRUIT)
E154. MUSTARD
E155. PASTA SAUCE
E156. PEPPER RELISH
E157. RED TOMATO RELISH
E158. SALSA (HOT)
E159. SALSA (MILD)
E160. SQUASH RELISH
E161.
ZUCCHINI RELISH
PICKLES
• 1 pint (16 oz.) standard jars.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• Entries are judged on color, avor, texture, pack, and taste.
E162. BEETS
E163. BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES
E164. CARROTS
E165. CAULIFLOWER
E166. CUCUMBER (SOUR BRINED)
E167. CUCUMBER (SOUR QUICK)
E168. CUCUMBER (SWEET)
E169. DILL CUCUMBERS (WHOLE / STICKS)
E170. DILL (HOT)
E171. DILL (SWEET)
E172. DILL (VEGETABLE, ANY KIND)
E173. EGGS (PICKLED)
E174. FIGS (SWEET)
E175. GREEN BEANS
E176. HAMBURGER PICKLES
E177. MUSTARD PICKLES
E178. OKRA
E179. ONIONS (TINY / WHOLE)
E180. PEACH
E181. PEPPERS (CANDIED JALAPEÑO)
E182. PEPPERS (JALAPEÑO)
E183. PEPPERS (OTHER HOT VARIETIES)
E184. SQUASH (YELLOW)
E185. TOMATO (CHUNKY)
E186. WATERMELON
E187. ANY OTHER
JELLY
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• Entries are judged on color, consistency, avor, and taste. No
more than two decorative fruits of same variety may be used for
an accent.
E188. APPLE
E189. APRICOT
E190. BASIL
E191. BEER
E192. BLACKBERRY
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JELLY (CONT.)
E193. BLUEBERRY
E194. CACTUS
E195. CARBONATED SODA
E196. CHERRY
E197. CORN
E198. CRANBERRY
E199. EDIBLE FLORAL
E200. GRAPE (CONCORD)
E201. GRAPE (DOMESTIC)
E202. GRAPE (WILD)
E203. HOT
E204. HOT (CLEAR)
E205. MINT
E206. MAYHAW**
E207. MESQUITE BEAN
E208. PEACH
E209. PEAR
E210. PINEAPPLE
E211. PLUM (RED)
E212. PLUM (WILD)
E213. POMEGRANATE***
E214. RASPBERRY
E215. STRAWBERRY
E216. WINE (DARK)
E217
. WINE (WHITE)
E218. TROPICAL FRUIT
E219. TWO FRUIT
E220. ANY OTHER
JAM
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• Entries are judged on color, consistency, avor, and taste. Color
of the jam must be consistent with natural color of the fruit.
E221. APRICOT
E222. BANANA
E223. BERRY & FRUIT
E224. BLACKBERRY
E225. BLUEBERRY
E226. CHERRY
E227. GRAPE
E228. HOT FRUIT
E229. HOT VEGETABLE
E230. FIG
E231. MANGO
E232. MIXED BERRY
E233. PEACH
E234. PEAR
E235. PLUM
E236. RASPBERRY
E237. STRAWBERRY
E238. TROPICAL FRUIT
E239. TWO OR MORE FRUIT COMBINATION
E240. VEGETABLE
E241. VEGETABLE & FRUIT COMBINATION
E242. ANY OTHER FRUIT
SUGAR-FREE JAM
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• No honey allowed.
• Entries are judged on color, consistency, avor, and taste. Color
of the jam must be consistent with natural color of the fruit.
E243. PEACH
E244. RASPBERRY
E245. STRAWBERRY
E246. ANY OTHER
SUGAR-FREE JELLY
• Half pint (8 oz.) standard jars with 1/4" head space.
• Two identical jars of each variety required: one emptied for
judging and one remains sealed.
• No honey allowed.
• Entries are judged on color, consistency, avor, and taste.
E247. GRAPE
E248. PEACH
E249. STRAWBERRY
E250. ANY OTHER
Specialty Awards:
** Presented by John Vestal: 1st - $25, 2nd - $15, 3rd - $10
*** Presented by Rob Crook in memory of Joy Wyse: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $10
CLASSES
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CONTEST RULES
• This department does not award Best of Show.
• Entries must not exceed 18" L; 12" W; 20" H in size, or 10
lbs. in weight, unless pre-approved. No more than two items
per frame.
• Items that have won in previous years may not be re-entered.
• It is distinctly understood that in no case shall the State Fair
of Texas, its directors, ofcers, or employees be held
responsible for any loss, damage, or injury of any character to
any person, animal, vehicle, art work, exhibit, or article, while
participating in the Creative Arts building at the State Fair of
Texas.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
• Entries must consist of exactly two items aged 30 years or
older – items must not be identical.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter up to six classes, with only one entry
allowed per class.
COLLECTIONS
Entries must consist of exactly two items aged 30 years or older,
and must not be identical.
F100. ADVERTISING ITEMS
F101. AMERICAN GLASS (ANY TYPE)
F102. AMERICAN POTTERY
F103. APOTHECARY ITEMS
F104. ASIAN GLASS
F105. BANKS
F106. BARBER ITEMS
F107. BASKETS (CRYSTAL OR GLASS ONLY)
F108. BELLS
F109. BELT BUCKLES
F110. BOOKS (CHILDREN’S)
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
$5 $2
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT F
HOBBY COLLECTIONS
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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COLLECTIONS (CONT.)
F111. BOTTLES
F112. BOXES (ORNAMENTAL)
F113. BREWERY ITEMS
F114. BUTTER DISHES
F115. BUTTONS (ONLY TWO)
F116. CAMEOS
F117. CAMERAS
F118. CANDY DISHES
F119. CANDY JARS
F120. CANNING JARS
F121. CARNIVAL GLASS
F122. CHRISTMAS CARDS FRAMED
F123. CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
F124. CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
F125. CLOCKS
F126. COBALT GLASS
F127. COOKBOOKS
F128. COOKIE JARS
F129. COOKING PAMPHLETS
F130. COMPACTS
F131. COSTUME JEWELRY (NO EARRINGS)
F132. COWBOY BOOTS (ONE PAIR ONLY)
F133. CRANBERRY GLASS
F134. CUFF LINKS (TWO PAIR ONLY)
F135. CUPS & SAUCERS
F136. CUPS & SAUCERS (DEMITASSE)
F137. CUT GLASS
F138. DALLAS ITEMS
F139. DEPRESSION GLASS
F140. DESK ACCESSORIES
F141. DRESSER ACCESSORIES
F142. ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA
F143. EYEGLASSES
F144. FIGURINES (CHINA / GLASS / CERAMICS)
F145. FISHING LURES (FRAMED ONLY)
F146. HANDKERCHIEFS
F147. HATS (BRIMS 8" MAX)
F148. KITCHEN UTENSILS
F149. LAPEL PINS
F150. LUNCH BOXES
F151. LUSTER WARE
F152. MECHANICAL ITEMS
F153. MILITARY ITEMS
F154. MILK GLASS
F155. MUGS
F156. OIL LAMPS
F157. PAPERWEIGHTS
F158. PERFUME BOTTLES
F159. PHOTOGRAPHS (FRAMED)
F160. PIPES
F161. PITCHERS
F162. PLATES
F163. POCKET ITEMS
F164. POLITICAL ITEMS
F165. POSTCARDS (FRAMED)
F166. PRESSED GLASS
F167. PURSES
F168. SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS (TWO PAIR)
F169. SCHOOL ITEMS
F170. SEWING ITEMS
F171. SHAVING RAZORS (NOT STRAIGHT EDGE)
F172. SOFT DRINK ITEMS
F173. SOUVENIR DISHES
F174. SOUVENIR SPOONS
F175. SPORTS MEMORABILIA
F176. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SOUVENIR ITEMS
F177. SUGAR & CREAMER (TWO SETS)
F178. TEAPOTS
F179. TEXAS ITEMS
F180. THIMBLES
F181. TINS
F182. TOOLS
F183. TOOTHPICK HOLDERS
F184. TOYS (AUTOMOBILES / TRUCKS)
F185. TOYS (GAMES)
F186. TOYS (MISCELLANEOUS)
F187. TOYS (TRAINS)
F188. TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
F189. TRAYS
F190. TROPHIES
F191. TUMBLERS
F192. VALENTINES (FRAMED)
F193. VASES
F194. VINTAGE NEEDLEWORK
F195. WATCHES
F196. WORLD’S FAIR ITEMS
F197. YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS (BOYS)
F198. YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS (GIRLS)
F199. MISCELLANEOUS (2 ITEMS)
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CLASSES
ANTIQUE ITEMS
Entries must be one single item aged 100 years or older.
F200. APPAREL
F201. CHINA
F202. CRYSTAL
F203. FIGURINE
F204. GLASS
F205. KITCHEN UTENSIL
F206. NEEDLEWORK
F207. PRINTED MATERIAL
F208. SILVER OR SILVER PLATE
F209. OTHER
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CONTEST RULES
• All divisions compete together for Best of Show.
• Amateurs only.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• Classes are for single items. No multiples or pairs; unless
otherwise stated.
• Entries may not exceed 42" L; 38" W; 24" H in size or
25 lbs. in weight unless noted otherwise. No standing
items over 30" high.
• Hooks, wire, or brackets must be on all hanging items.
No pipe cleaners for hangers.
• Entries are judged on originality of design, appearance,
and workmanship.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
PROHIBITED
• No soiled articles.
• No ceramics, plastic canvas, or polymer clay.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter six classes, with one entry
per class.
AWARDED ONCE BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED ONCE. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT G
HOLIDAY CORNER
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $5 $5
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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CHRISTMAS
G100. ARCHWAY DECORATION (ANY MATERIAL)
G101. CHRISTMAS DOOR DECORATION
G102. CHRISTMAS STOCKING (FELT)
G103. CHRISTMAS STOCKING (NOT A KIT, ORIGINAL DESIGN)
G104. CHRISTMAS STOCKING (OTHER FABRIC)
G105. CHRISTMAS TREE (HANDMADE OF WOOD, TIN, WIRE, OR
OTHER MATERIAL, NOT TO EXCEED 30")
G106. CHRISTMAS TREE (HANDMADE OF FELT, LACE OR OTHER
FABRIC, NOT TO EXCEED 30")
G107. CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT
G108. CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT (ORIGINAL DESIGN, NOT TO
EXCEED 42")
G109. CHRISTMAS WINDOW DECORATION
G110
. SANTA CLAUS (STUFFED)
G111. SANTA CLAUS (BIG TEX STYLE)
G112. SANTA CLAUS (OTHER THAN STUFFED OR BIG TEX)
G113. HANDMADE NATIVITY SCENE
G114. HANDMADE FIGURES (THREE PIECES MAXIMUM,
NOT TO EXCEED 17")
G115. DECORATED WEARING APPAREL
G116. IN THE HOOP EMBROIDERY (CHRISTMAS ONLY)
G117. MANTEL COVER OR DECORATION
G118. CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATION
G119. CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT KIT (NOT TO EXCEED 42")
G120. MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
G121. ANY PATRIOTIC DECORATION
G122. CINCO DE MAYO DECORATION
G123. EASTER DECORATION
G124. HANUKKAH DECORATION
G125. INDEPENDENCE DAY DECORATION
G126. MARDI GRAS DECORATION
G127. NEW YEAR DECORATION
G128. PILLOW (16" X 16" MAXIMUM)
G129. PLACE MAT (HANDMADE)
G130. RUNNER (HANDMADE, NOT TO EXCEED 60")
G131. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DECORATION
G132. THANKSGIVING DECORATION
G133. VALENTINE’S DAY DECORATION
G134. WALL DECORATION (ANY MATERIAL, NO WREATHS)
G135. WREATHS (ANY MATERIAL, ANY HOLIDAY THEME,
NO SPORTS, NOT TO EXCEED 30" IN DIAMETER)
G136. GOURDS (HOLIDAYS)
HALLOWEEN
G137. COSTUMES (CHILD’S, UP TO SIZE SIX)
G138. DOOR DECORATION (NO WREATHS)
G139. MANTEL COVER OR DECORATION
G140. MASK (ONLY ONE, NO MULTIPLES)
G141. PILLOW (16" X 16" MAXIMUM)
G142. TABLE DECORATION
G143. WALL DECORATION (NO WREATHS)
G144. WEARING APPAREL
G145. WINDOW DECORATION (NO WREATHS)
G146. MISCELLANEOUS
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CONTEST RULES
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• No soiled articles.
• Entries must be a size suitable to be shown in one of our
exhibit cases.
• Framed articles must not exceed 648 sq. in., including
frame.
• All entry items must be blocked.
• Proper equipment must be included on all hanging objects.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter six classes, with one entry
per class, except for counted cross stitch.
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
ADULT
NEEDLEPOINT,
COUNTED CROSS
STITCH, AND
EMBROIDERY
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT H
NEEDLEPOINT, CREWEL,
AND COUNTED CROSS STITCH
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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ADULT DIVISION
NEEDLEPOINT
Canvas Embroidery
• NEEDLEPOINT: Up to 16 stitches per inch.
• PETIT POINT: 18 or more stitches per inch.
• BARGELLO: Straight vertical or straight horizontal,
miscellaneous stitches per inch.
• PROJECTS: Taken in a class or with a stitch guide.
PAINTED CANVAS
Artwork prepared by person other than one doing needlework
(thread not included).
H100. PICTURE (NOT OVER 108 SQ. IN.)
H101. PICTURE (NOT OVER 648 SQ. IN.)
H102. PICTURE
(GEOMETRIC DESIGN, NOT OVER 648 SQ. IN.)
H103. PURSE / CLUTCH / TOTE
H104. CHRISTMAS STOCKING
H105. ACCESSORY
H106. PILLOW
H107. WEIGHTED FIGURE (UNDER 12")
H108. WEIGHTED FIGURE (OVER 12")
H109. ANY OTHER
PETIT POINT
H110. PICTURE (NOT OVER 108 SQ. IN.)
H111. PICTURE (NOT OVER 648 SQ. IN.)
H112. CHRISTMAS STOCKING
H113. PILLOW
H114. RUG
H115. WEIGHTED FIGURE
H116. ANY OTHER
BARGELLO
H117. PILLOW
H118. ANY OTHER
PLASTIC CANVAS
H119. SINGLE ITEM
H120. ANY OTHER (NOT TO EXCEED THREE PIECES)
CREWEL
Not eligible for Best of Show.
H121. PICTURE (9" X 12" TO 12" X 36")
H122. PILLOW
H123. ANY OTHER ARTICLE
COUNTED CROSS STITCH
Maximum of three entries – with one entry per class.
FOR REFERENCE:
PICTURE: 9" X 13" = 117 SQ. IN. INCLUDE FRAME.
PICTURE: 15" X 24" = 360 SQ. IN. INCLUDE FRAME.
PICTURE: 18" X 36" = 648 SQ. IN. INCLUDE FRAME.
H124. PICTURE NOT OVER 117 SQ. IN.
(UP TO 13 STITCHES PER INCH)
H125. PICTURE 118 TO 360 SQ. IN.
(UP TO 13 STITCHES PER INCH)
H126. PICTURE 361 TO 648 SQ. IN.
(UP TO 13 STITCHES PER INCH)
H127. ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF COUNTED CROSS STITCH
(UP TO 13 STITCHES PER INCH)
H128. PICTURE NOT OVER 117 SQ. IN.
(14 TO 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H129. PICTURE 118 TO 360 SQ. IN.
(14 TO 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H130. PICTURE 361 TO 648 SQ. IN.
(14 TO 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H131. ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF COUNTED CROSS STITCH
(14 TO 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H132. PICTURE NOT OVER 117 SQ. IN.
(OVER 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H133. PICTURE 118 TO 360 SQ. IN.
(OVER 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H134. PICTURE 361 TO 648 SQ. IN.
(OVER 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H135. ANY OTHER ARTICLE
(OVER 18 STITCHES PER INCH – NO PILLOW)
H136. PILLOW
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COUNTED CROSS STITCH (CONT.)
H137. CHRISTMAS STOCKING
(OVER 14 TO 18 STITCHES PER INCH)
H138. CHRISTMAS STOCKING (UP TO 13 STITCHES PER INCH)
H139. COUNTED CROSS STITCH SAMPLER
H140. COMPUTERIZED COUNTED CROSS STITCH
SPECIALTY STITCHES
STAMPED DESIGN, NO COUNTED CROSS STITCH
H141. PILLOW
H142. PILLOWCASE
H143. PICTURE KIT (118 TO 648 SQ. IN., INCLUDES FRAME)
H144. RUNNER
H145. OTHER (SINGLE ITEM ONLY)
H146. BABY BLANKET
NOT STAMPED DESIGN, NO COUNTED CROSS STITCH
H147. RIBBON EMBROIDERY
H148. SURFACE EMBROIDERY WITH METAL & SILK
H149. FOREIGN EMBROIDERY (BRAZILIAN, JAPANESE, ETC.)
H150. HARDANGER
H151. HOUSEHOLD ITEM
H152. RED WORK
H153. HUCK WORK
H154. BLACK WORK
H155. WHITE WORK
TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
Not eligible for Best of Show.
H156. COUNTED CROSS STITCH
H157. NEEDLEPOINT
H158. SPECIALTY STITCHES
JUNIOR DIVISION
Not eligible for Best of Show.
H159. COUNTED CROSS STITCH (ANY ARTICLE)
H160. NEEDLEPOINT (ANY ARTICLE)
H161. EMBROIDERY / CREWEL
CHILD DIVISION
Not eligible for Best of Show.
H162. EMBROIDERY
CLASSES
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ADULT DIVISION
CROCHET
Thread, yarn, ribbon, work cotton, and hemp
I100. PONCHO
I101. SHAWL OR STOLE
I102. DOILIES (UP TO 12")
I103. DOILIES (UP TO 18")
I104. DOILIES (UP TO 24")
I105. RUNNER
CONTEST RULES
• This department does not offer Best of Show.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• Wall hanging entries may not exceed 36" x 36" in size.
• Knit and crochet entries must be blocked.
• May use fusible facing and interfacing material - no glue
allowed.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
PROHIBITED
• No wall hangings over 36" x 36" x 36".
• No glued items.
• No soiled articles.
• No framed doilies.
• No quilts.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter six classes, with one entry
per class.
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
DEPARTMENT I
NEEDLEWORK
AND SEWING
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
CLASSES
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ADULT DIVISION CONT.
CROCHET (CONT.)
I106. TODDLER DRESS / SUIT
I107. STUFFED ANIMAL / TOY (PATTERN)
I108. STUFFED ANIMAL / TOY (ORIGINAL DESIGN)
I109. SWEATER
I110. TODDLER SWEATER
I111. HAT
I112. FILET CROCHET
I113. PURSE / TOTE
I114. TABLECLOTH
I115. ARTICLE WITH CROCHET TRIM
I116. APPAREL THAT DOES NOT FIT INTO ANOTHER CATEGORY
I117. PILLOW (CROCHETED FRONT & BACK, 24" X 24"
MAXIMUM)
I118. VEST
I119. ORIGINAL DESIGN (ANY ARTICLE)
I120. NECK SCARF / INFINITY NECK SCARF
I121. BABY DRESS / SUIT
I122. RECYCLED / REUSED
I123. PILLOW DOLL
I124. HAT WITH BRIM
I125. SLEEP SOCK / COCOON (INFANTS)
I126. ANY ARTICLE OF CROCHET NOT MENTIONED ABOVE
KNITTING
I127. BABY DRESS / SUIT
I128. CARDIGAN SWEATER
I129. CHILD’S SWEATER
I130. CHRISTENING DRESS
I131. COAT / DRESS / SUIT
I132. GLOVES / MITTENS
I133. HANDBAG / TOTE
I134. HAT (CLOCHE)
I135. HAT (NO BRIM)
I136. HAT (WITH BRIM)
I137. KNITTED LACE
I138. NECK SCARF / INFINITY NECK SCARF
I139. ORIGINAL DESIGN (ANY ARTICLE)
I140. PONCHO
I141. SHAWL OR STOLE
I142. SLIPOVER SWEATER
I143. SOCKS
I144. STUFFED ANIMAL / TOY (ORIGINAL DESIGN)
I145. STUFFED ANIMAL / TOY (PATTERN)
I146. TODDLER DRESS
I147. TODDLER SWEATER
I148. VEST
I149. SLEEP SOCK / COCOON (INFANTS)
I150. BABY CARRIER (22" TO 24" W X 26" TO 32" L, MUST FIT
IN CARRIER)
I151. RECYCLED ITEM
I152. MISCELLANEOUS (ANY OTHER)
MISCELLANEOUS HANDWORK
I153. BEADWORK (STATEMENT NECKLACE)
I154
. BEADWORK (WEARING APPAREL)
I155. BEADWORK JEWELRY (OTHER)
I156. BEADWORK (ANY ARTICLE OTHER THAN ABOVE)
I157. BEADWORK (FRAMED, MAX 18" X 18")
I158. APPLIQUE (ANY ARTICLE)
I159. TATTING (ANY ARTICLE)
I160. FELT CRAFT (USING PURCHASED FELT)
I161. HAND KNITTED / CROCHET FELTING
I162. SOFT SCULPTURE
I163. HANDSEWN ITEM
NEEDLE FELTING
Nothing larger than 24" in any direction.
I164. THREE-DIMENSIONAL
I165. TWO-DIMENSIONAL (FLAT)
BOBBIN LACE
Glue accepted on fans only.
I166. ORIGINAL DESIGN
(PATTERN DEVELOPED & WORKED BY LACEMAKER)
I167. ADAPTED DESIGN
(PATTERN INTERPRETED BY LACEMAKER)
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SMOCKING
I168. CHILD’S DRESS OUTFIT (SIZE 1 TO 3)
I169. CHILD’S DRESS OUTFIT (SIZE 4 TO 7)
I170. CHILD’S DRESS OUTFIT (SIZE 8 TO 12)
I171. ANY ARTICLE OTHER THAN ABOVE
SEWING MACHINE ARTICLES
I172. ADULT APPAREL (1+ PIECES)
I173. APPLIQUE
I174. APRON
I175. BABY BLANKET (34" X 36" OR 39" X 41")
I176. CHILDREN’S APPAREL
I177. CHRISTENING DRESS
I178. COMPUTERIZED APPLIQUE
I179. COMPUTERIZED EMBROIDERY
I180. COSTUME (NO STREET CLOTHES OR GARMENTS)
I181. HANDBAG
I182
. INFANT’S APPAREL
I183. IN THE HOOP EMBROIDERY
I184. ORIGINAL DIGITIZED DESIGN
I185. PATCHWORK (OTHER THAN PILLOW OR QUILT)
I186. PATCHWORK PILLOW (18" X 18" MAXIMUM)
I187. PILLOW (NOT PATCHWORK)
I188. RECYCLED / REUSED
I189. STUFFED TOY OR ANIMAL
I190. TABLET COVER
I191. TOTE BAG
I192. WEARABLE ART (VESTS / JACKETS)
I193. WEARABLE ART (CLOTHES, NO VESTS / JACKETS)
I194. WEDDING DRESS
I195. ANY OTHER ARTICLE (NO WALL HANGING / QUILT)
DOLL CLOTHES
Clothing must be removable from doll.
I196. DOLL CLOTHES (CROCHET)
I197. DOLL CLOTHES (KNIT)
I198. DOLL CLOTHES (SEWN)
TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
I199. CROCHET (ANY)
I200. KNITTING (ANY)
I201. SEWING MACHINE ARTICLES (ANY)
JUNIOR DIVISION
I202. APPLIQUE (ANY ARTICLE)
I203. BEADWORK (ANY ARTICLE)
I204. CROCHET (ANY ARTICLE)
I205. CROCHET HAT
I206. COSTUME (NO STREET CLOTHES / GARMENTS)
I207. FELTING (ANY ARTICLE)
I208. HAND SEWN (ANY ARTICLE)
I209. KNITTING (ANY ARTICLE)
I210. KNIT HAT
I211. PILLOW (12" X 12" MAXIMUM)
I212. RECYCLED / REUSED
I213. SEWING MACHINE WORK (FASHION)
I214. STUFFED ANIMAL
I215. ACCESSORIES (TOTE, PURSE, ETC.)
CHILD DIVISION
I216. ACCESSORIES (TOTE, PURSE, ETC.)
I217. SEWING MACHINE WORK (FASHION)
I218. STUFFED ANIMAL
I219. PILLOW
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ADULT DIVISION
AFGHANS
LARGE
50" x 70" and over, excluding fringe.
J100. AFGHAN (KNIT)
J101. AFGHAN (CROCHET)
J102. AFGHAN (EMBROIDERED, NO HUCK WORK)
SMALL
Less than 50" x 70", excluding fringe.
J103. AFGHAN (KNIT)
J104. AFGHAN (CROCHET)
J105. AFGHAN (EMBROIDERED, NO HUCK WORK)
CONTEST RULES
• All Afghans must be blocked.
• Entries must be the work of the contestant and must have
been completed since September 1, 2021.
• No soiled articles.
• All winning quilts may not be displayed by hanging.
• All quilts must be pieced and quilted by one person except in
a two or more person category.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
• Adult Best of Show is only awarded to both afghans and
standard size quilts.
• Junior Best of Show awarded.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter six classes, with one entry
per class.
ADULTS & JUNIOR
ONLY
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
DEPARTMENT J
AFGHANS, RUGS, QUILTS,
AND BEDSPREADS
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
CLASSES
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ADULT DIVISION CONT.
AFGHANS (CONT.)
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
From carriage size 34" x 36" to crib size 39" x 41".
J106. BABY AFGHAN (KNIT)
J107. BABY AFGHAN (CROCHET)
QUILTS
• Quilts must be a minimum of 72" long.
• Entries must be a king, queen, double or twin bed
size only.
• No embroidered or whole cloth quilts made from pre-stamped
kits.
• No tie quilts or coverlets.
J108. APPLIQUE (HAND QUILTED)
J109. APPLIQUE (MACHINE QUILTED)
J110. PATCHWORK (HAND QUILTED)
J111. PATCHWORK (MACHINE QUILTED)
J112. COMBINATION (HAND QUILTED)
J113. COMBINATION (MACHINE QUILTED)
J114. EMBROIDERED (HAND / MACHINE QUILTED)
J115. STATE FAIR THEME (HAND / MACHINE QUILTED)
J116. MY FIRST QUILT (HAND / MACHINE QUILTED)
J117. TWO-PERSON HAND / MACHINE QUILTED
(NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BEST OF SHOW)
J118. GROUP QUILT (3+ PERSON) HAND / MACHINE QUILTED
(NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BEST OF SHOW)
BEDSPREADS
• Not eligible for Best of Show.
• Must be a minimum of 72" long.
J119. CROCHET
J120. QUILTED / PATCHWORK
J121. FAMILY ALBUM (T-SHIRTS / SCANNED PHOTO, ETC., NO
CHARMS / TRINKETS ATTACHED)
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
• Not eligible for Best of Show.
• Maximum size 42" or 1,764 sq. in.
J122. APPLIQUE
J123. PATCHWORK
J124. EMBROIDERED
J125. COMBINATION
J126. STATE FAIR THEME
QUILTED WALL HANGINGS
• Not eligible for Best of Show.
J127. MACHINE QUILTED (NOT OVER 36" X 36")
J128. HAND QUILTED (NOT OVER 36" X 36")
J129. QUILTED MUG RUG (NOT OVER 10" X 10")
J130. QUILTED TABLE RUNNER (NOT OVER 60" LONG)
RUGS
• Not eligible for Best of Show.
• Rugs must not exceed 3' x 4'.
• Rugs must be clean.
• May not be framed.
J131. CROCHET
J132. LATCH HOOK
HAND HOOKING
J133. RUG (2 TO 5 FINE CUT)
J134. RUG (6 TO 9 WIDE CUT)
J135. SMALL RUG (ANY CUT, 18" X 24" & UNDER)
J136. RUG (9 WIDE CUT & UP, INCLUDING HAND-TORN)
J137.
UTILITARIAN (NO RUGS, FRAMED PIECES NOT TO
EXCEED 18" X 24")
JUNIOR DIVISION
J138. RUG, INCLUDING LATCH HOOK
(NO LARGER THAN 24" X 36")
J139. AFGHAN
J140. QUILT
J141. TWO OR MORE PERSON QUILT (HAND / MACHINE MADE,
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BEST OF SHOW)
J142. LATCH HOOK (ANY OTHER)
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CLASSES
CHILD DIVISION
Not eligible for Best of Show.
J143. QUILT (BABY SIZE)
J144. AFGHAN (BABY SIZE)
J145. LATCH HOOK RUGS (SMALL) / PILLOWS
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ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
TEACHERS &
PROFESSIONALS
DIVISION
$6 $2 $4 $3 $6
SPECIALTY AWARDS
Texas Beekeepers Association
OFFICIAL SPONSOR FOR:
HONEY BEES JUNIOR COLOR &
HONEY BEES ADULT COLOR
Circle R Ranch Wear
AWARD CLASS:
K121 WESTERN WEAR
Lucchese
BIG TEX LUCCHESE BOOTS
CONTEST
BLUE
1st Place
BLUE
1st Place
BLUE
1st Place
$50
RESISTOL STRAW HAT AND
CUSTOM FITTING.
MUST BE REDEEMED DURING FAIR.
SPECIAL SWAG BAG FROM
LUCCHESE, 4 FOUR SEASON
PASSES TO THE 2022 FAIR,
AND A BIG TEX BOBBLEHEAD
ESTIMATED VALUE $305.
ADULT
COLOR & B&W
JR COLOR & B&W
T&P COLOR & B&W
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
BEST OF SHOW AWARDED SEE BELOW. OTHER RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
BEST
OF SHOW
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
DEPARTMENT K
PHOTOGRAPHY
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CONTEST RULES
• All photos must have been taken since January 1, 2020,
except for State Fair-themed.
• Each photo print must be a minimum of 8" x 10" to a
maximum of 11" x 14".
• Must be mounted on foam core or mat board that is a
required size of 11" x 14". May be glued on.
• Photographic exposure must be made by contestant.
• All photographs must reect scenes from Texas or the State
Fair of Texas, except for in classes named “Other than in
Texas.”
• Must be appropriate for family viewing.
• Hand delivered photos need a written request and pre-paid
return postage to be mailed back. Mailed in photos require
pre-paid return postage to be mailed back.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete Pre-Fair rules and entry guidelines.
• For each entry, contestant must ll out the Photograph Label Form
located in the back of handbook and attach to back of
photograph.
PROHIBITED
• No metal printing.
• No glass, frames, hangers, or brackets.
• No date, time stamp, or name allowed on photo front.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter up to six classes, with only one entry
per class.
• The same subject may not be used in more than one entry.
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
ADULT DIVISION
COLOR
K100. ANIMALS / WILDLIFE
K101. ANIMALS / DOMESTIC
K102. BIRDS
K103. FISH / REPTILES / MARINE LIFE
K104. FLORA (CLOSE UP)
K105. FLORA (VISTA)
K106. CHILD (PRESCHOOL)
K107. CHILD (SCHOOL AGE)
K108. CHILDREN (TWO OR MORE)
K109. PEOPLE
K110. RURAL (FARM OR RANCH LIFE)
K111. ACTION OR MOVEMENT
K112. INSECTS
K113. HONEY BEES
K114. CITY SCENES
K115. BLUEBONNETS (CLOSE-UP / FLORA)
K116. ABSTRACT
K117. SCENERY (LANDSCAPES / WATERSCAPES)
K118. SKIES (SUNRISE / SUNSET / WEATHER)
K119. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES / BUILDINGS / MONUMENTS
K120. STILL LIFE
K121. WESTERN WEAR
K122. STATE FAIR THEME
K123. HOLIDAYS
K124. PATRIOTIC (MILITARY / FLAGS / FIRST RESPONDERS)
K125. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (ANIMALS / BIRDS / REPTILES)
K126. CURRENT EVENTS
K127. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (CULTURAL)
K128. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (LANDSCAPES)
K129. BIG TEX LUCCHESE BOOTS
BLACK & WHITE
K130. ANIMALS
K131. FLORA (CLOSE-UP OR VISTA)
K132. CHILD / CHILDREN
K133. PEOPLE
K134. STILL LIFE
K135. STATE FAIR THEME
K136. RURAL / CITY SCENES / ACTIVITIES
K137. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES / BUILDINGS / MONUMENTS
K138. SCENERY (LANDSCAPES / WATERSCAPES)
K139. ACTION / MOVEMENT (SPORTS)
K140. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (CULTURAL OR ANIMALS)
K141. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (LANDSCAPE)
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
CLASSES
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ADULT DIVISION CONT.
SPECIAL CLASS
Not eligible for Best of Show.
K142. COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS
BEEN ALTERED OR MANIPULATED IN A
PHOTOGRAPHIC DIGITAL OR MANUAL PROCESS
TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS DIVISION
COLOR
K143. ANIMALS
K144. PORTRAIT (ADULT)
K145. PORTRAIT (CHILD)
K146. LANDSCAPE IN TEXAS / OTHER THAN IN TEXAS
K147. ANY SUBECT
BLACK & WHITE
K148. ANIMALS
K149. PORTRAIT (ADULT)
K150. PORTRAIT (CHILD)
K151. LANDSCAPE IN TEXAS / OTHER THAN IN TEXAS
K152. ANY SUBECT
JUNIOR DIVISION
COLOR
K153. ANIMALS (WILDLIFE)
K154. ANIMALS (DOMESTIC)
K155. BIRDS / FISH / REPTILE / MARINE LIFE
K156. CHILD / CHILDREN / PEOPLE
K157. ACTION OR MOVEMENT
K158. SCENERY (LANDSCAPES / WATERSCAPES)
K159. FLORA (CLOSE-UP / VISTA)
K160. RURAL / CITY SCENES / ACTIVITIES
K161. INSECTS
K162. PATRIOTIC (MILITARY / FLAGS / FIRST RESPONDERS)
K163. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES / BUILDINGS / MONUMENTS
K164. ABSTRACT
K165. STILL LIFE
K166. BLUEBONNETS (CLOSE-UP / FLORA)
K167. STATE FAIR THEME
K168. HOLIDAYS
K169. HONEY BEES
K170. SKIES (SUNRISE / SUNSET / WEATHER)
K171. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (CULTURAL / ANIMALS)
K172. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (LANDSCAPE)
BLACK & WHITE
K173. ANIMALS
K174. FLORA (CLOSE-UP / VISTA)
K175. RURAL / CITY SCENES / ACTIVITIES
K176. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES / BUILDINGS / MONUMENTS
K177. STILL LIFE
K178. CHILD / CHILDREN / PEOPLE
K179. OTHER THAN IN TEXAS (ANIMALS / BIRDS / REPTILES,
CULTURAL / LANDSCAPE)
SPECIAL CLASS
Not eligible for Best of Show.
K180. COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS
BEEN ALTERED OR MANIPULATED IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC
DIGITAL OR MANUAL PROCESS
CLASSES
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CLASSES
CHILD DIVISION
Not eligible for Best of Show.
K181. ANIMALS (COLOR / BLACK & WHITE)
K182. ANY SUBJECT (COLOR / BLACK & WHITE)
K183. PEOPLE (COLOR / BLACK & WHITE)
K184. FLORA (CLOSE-UP / VISTA)
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ENTRY FEES PER ENTRY ITEM
ADULTS
18+
SENIORS
70+
JUNIORS
13 17
CHILDREN
12 & YOUNGER
$5 $2 $4 $3
CONTEST RULES
• This department does not award Best of Show.
• Due to limited display area, each entrant is encouraged to
build as small as is practical for the subject.
• Entries, including its base, must not exceed 12" L; 18" W; 16" H
in size and 35 lbs. in weight, unless noted in category details.
• Ship classes require entry to be no larger than 36" L;
36" H; 18" D.
• Must be securely mounted – should be glued.
• See rst two pages of Arts & Crafts Contest section for
complete list of Pre-Fair contest rules and entry guidelines.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter six classes, one entry per class.
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE HONORABLE MENTION
DEPARTMENT L
SCALE MODELS
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
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ADULT DIVISION
KIT
• The model must be built from a single commercial kit as the
manufacturer of the kit intended.
• Color schemes and/or markings may be changed; minor
structural changes and nominal addition of non-kit
components may be made to correct, change, or improve
detail.
• Entries are judged on complexity of original kit, accuracy of
representation, overall workmanship, and total impression of
the model.
L100. AIRCRAFT
L101. WHEELED VEHICLE
L102. TRACKED VEHICLE
L103. SHIP (SAILS)
L104. SHIP (POWERED)
L105. FIGURE (NO MORE THAN THREE)
L106. ANY OTHER SUBJECT
KIT CONVERSION
• The model must demonstrate the use of components of
commercial kits combined with hand-built parts and/or
signicant structural changes to kit components.
• “Super-detailed stock” kits will be accepted in this section.
• The entrant should submit a statement of the general work
involved in the construction of the model.
• Entries are judged on the difculty of technique, amount of
handwork involved, overall workmanship, and total impression
of the model.
L107. ANY SUBJECT
SCRATCH BUILT
• The model must be a scale representation of a full-size
prototype.
• Kit components and/or commercial parts may be used only in
an incidental manner.
• The entrant should submit a statement describing the general
features of the work involved in the model.
• Entries are judged on originality of subject, accuracy of
representation, overall workmanship, and total impression of
the model.
L108. PRIMARILY METAL
L109. PRIMARILY WOOD
L110. BOX ROOMS (ANY MATERIAL[S])
L111. SHOPS (RETAIL, REPAIR, ETC.)
L112. NON-SCALE (ANY MATERIAL[S])
L113. PRIMARILY PAPER
L114. WHEELED VEHICLE
L115. ANY OTHER MATERIAL(S)
L116. SCALE BUILDINGS / HOUSES (NO DOLLHOUSES)
L117. FIGURES (NOT TO EXCEED 25 IN NUMBER)
L118. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (PATRIOTIC)
L119. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (BIG TEX BIRTHDAY CAKE)
L120. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (STATE FAIR THEME)
DIORAMA
• Commercial pre-built components may be used as required.
• Entries are judged as a whole, based on originality of subject,
complexity, overall workmanship, and total impression of the
scene.
L121. NON-MILITARY THEME
L122. MILITARY THEME (BEFORE 1900)
L123. MILITARY THEME (1900 TO PRESENT DAY)
L124. ANY USE OF STATE FAIR THEME
L125. WHIMSICAL OR FANTASY SCENE
LEGOS
• Scratch built – no kits, should be glued.
L126. ADULT LEGOS
CLASSES
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JUNIOR DIVISION
KIT
• Models are to be constructed from commercial kits.
• Entries are judged on overall workmanship and total
impression of the model.
L127. AIRCRAFT
L128. WHEELED VEHICLE
L129. TRACKED VEHICLE
L130. SHIP (SAILS)
L131. SHIP (POWERED)
L132. ANY OTHER SUBJECT
KIT CONVERSION
• The model must demonstrate the use of components of
commercial kits combined with hand-built parts and/or
signicant structural changes to kit components.
• “Super detailed stock” kits will be accepted in this section.
• The entrant should submit a statement of the general work
involved in the construction of the model.
• Entries are judged on difculty of technique, amount of
handwork involved, overall workmanship, and total impression
of the model.
L133. ANY SUBJECT
SCRATCH BUILT
• Models may represent the builder’s impression of any subject
and need not necessarily be of a real object.
• Entries are judged on originality of subject, complexity,
overall workmanship, total impression of the model, and
age of entrant.
L134. MODELS BUILT FROM RAW MATERIALS (WOOD,
PAPER, ETC.)
L135. MODELS BUILT FROM KIT PARTS
L136. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (PATRIOTIC)
L137. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (BIG TEX BIRTHDAY CAKE)
L138. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (STATE FAIR THEME)
DIORAMA
• Commercial pre-built components may be used as required.
• No diorama component may be entered in any other class.
• Diorama entries are judged as a whole, based on originality of
subject, complexity, overall workmanship, total impression of
the scene, and age of entrant.
L139. MILITARY THEME (BEFORE 1900)
L140. MILITARY THEME (1900 TO PRESENT DAY)
L141. NON-MILITARY THEME
LEGOS
• Scratch built – no kits, should be glued.
L142. JUNIOR LEGOS
CLASSES
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CHILD DIVISION
• Judging of entries in this section will be on the basis of
overall workmanship, the total impression of the model, and
the age of the entrant.
L143. KITS (ANY SUBJECT, NO LEGOS OR K’NEX)
L144. SCRATCH BUILT (ANY SUBJECT, NO LEGOS OR K’NEX)
L145. SCRATCH BUILT (STATE FAIR THEME, NO LEGOS OR
K’NEX)
L146. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (PATRIOTIC)
L147. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (BIG TEX BIRTHDAY CAKE)
L148. SHOE BOX PARADE FLOAT (STATE FAIR THEME)
DIORAMA
• Commercial pre-built components may be used as required.
• Diorama entries will be judged as a whole, based on
originality of subject, complexity, overall workmanship, total
impression of the scene, and age of entrant.
L149. ANY THEME
LEGOS / K’NEX ASSEMBLIES
• Assemblies that can easily become separated must be
secured by other means than just pressure tting.
LEGOS ASSEMBLIES KITS
L150. 7 YEARS & UNDER
L151. 8 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE
LEGOS ASSEMBLIES ORIGINAL DESIGNS ONLY
L152. 7 YEARS & UNDER
L153. 8 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE
K'NEX ASSEMBLIES KITS
L154. 7 YEARS & UNDER
L155. 8 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE
K'NEX ASSEMBLIES ORIGINAL DESIGNS ONLY
L156. 7 YEARS & UNDER
L157. 8 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE
TINKER TOYS
L158. 7 YEARS & UNDER
L159. 8 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE
LINCOLN LOGS
L160. 7 YEARS & UNDER
L161. 8 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE
CLASSES
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RIBBONS AND PRIZES
ADULT AND JUNIOR/CHILD RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
CONTEST RULES
• Pre-register online at BigTex.com/CreativeArts.
• Bring entry and entry conrmation to Creative Arts Building
drop off in August.
• This contest does not award Best of Show.
• Edible substances are prohibited on items entered.
• Decorations may be purchased or handmade.
• No entry may exceed 24” L x 24” W x 24” H in size.
• Entries must display its title on the item.
• Winning entries will be displayed in the Creative Arts Building
during the State Fair.
• Contestants may pick up their entries after the Fair on
October 26 - 28, 2022.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter one entry (one decorated shoe) per
class. No pairs.
ENTRY FEE ADULT DIVISION JUNIOR / CHILD DIVISION
$2 PER ENTRY 18 & UP 17 AND YOUNGER
DEPARTMENT M
GLUE-A-SHOE
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
CLASSES
ADULT DIVISION
M100. BOOT
M101. HIGH-HEELED SHOE
M102. SANDAL OR FLIP-FLOP
M103. TENNIS SHOE
M104. SLIP ON
M105. ANY SHOE
JUNIOR / CHILD DIVISION
M106. ANY SHOE
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ENTRY RULES
• Pre-register online at BigTex.com/CreativeArts.
• Bring entry and entry conrmation to Creative Arts Building
drop off in August.
• This contest does not award Best of Show.
• Decorations may be purchased or handmade.
• No entry may exceed approximately 10 pounds of weight.
• Entries must display its title on the item.
• Entries may be articial or fresh pumpkins.
• If winning entry is articial, entry will be displayed in the
Creative Arts Building during the State Fair.
• Contestants may pick up their entries after the Fair on
October 26 - 28, 2022.
MAXIMUM ENTRIES
• Contestants may enter one entry per class.
ENTRY FEE ADULTS JUNIOR / CHILD DIVISION SKILL LEVEL
$2 PER ENTRY 18 & UP 17 AND YOUNGER AMATEURS
ADULT DIVISION
N100. STATE FAIR-THEMED
N101. HALLOWEEN
JUNIOR DIVISION
N102. STATE FAIR-THEMED
N103. HALLOWEEN
CHILD DIVISION
N104. STATE FAIR-THEMED
N105. HALLOWEEN
DEPARTMENT N
THE GREAT PUMPKIN
CHALLENGE
COMPETITION INFORMATION AND RULES
CLASSES
RIBBONS AND PRIZES
ADULT AND JUNIOR/CHILD RIBBONS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS.
1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
HONORABLE
MENTION
BLUE RIBBON RED RIBBON WHITE RIBBON YELLOW RIBBON
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TERMS AND FORMS · STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
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TERMS AND FORMS · STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprot
organization located inside historic Fair Park in Dallas,
its home for 135 years. Fair Park is a publicly owned park
that is managed and operated by the Park and Recreation
Department of the City of Dallas.
Drop off dates, give-back dates, and hours of operation for
the Fair’s Creative Arts Department may vary because of the
many events taking place in Fair Park during the months
leading up to Fair season. While last-minute schedule
changes may occur, we work hard to make participating in
our department enjoyable for all.
State Fair of Texas
®
is the owner of certain registered
trademarks including State Fair Of Texas
®
, Big Tex
®
, Big Tex
®
(gure), Big Tex
®
(head), Texas State Fair
®
, SFT
®
(logo),
Pan American Livestock Exposition
®
, Heritage Hall Of Honor
®
,
Texas Skyway
®
, Cotton Bowl
®
, Fried Food Capital
Of Texas
®
, and Texas Auto Show
™
.
Amateur: A person who engages in an event or
activity as a pastime rather than a profession.
Teachers & ofessionals: A person who
has or has had a website or listing(s) on a
global marketing place platform, a social media
account offering items for sale, or promotes
their art, craft or food item for sale, who teaches
and/or instructs a particular craft or skill for
compensation (sewing, needlework, photography,
baking, canning, etc.); a person who has edited,
produced, printed and published a cookbook for
individual gain; is considered a professional and
will not be eligible to compete as an amateur
in our contests. Money earned per year is
inconsequential.
Class: A group of like entry items that are judged
together in a sub-category of a department. Each
class is assigned a unique class number.
Class Number: The number assigned to a class.
Class numbers begin with a letter that correlates
to the specic contest department it is under,
i.e., classes in “Art – Department A” will have
class numbers that begin with the letter “A.”
Department: A group of different classes that
all pertain to one subject in Creative Arts.
Entry Item: An eligible exhibit or submission
by a contestant that is entered in a class to be
judged.
Contestant: The owner of an entry item as shown
on the entry form.
Contestant Number: A permanent number that
is assigned to a person who enters a Creative Arts
Department contest at the Fair.
TERMS AND FORMS
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
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ARTS & CRAFTS PREFAIR CONTEST 2022 ENTRY FORM
IF MAILING ENTRY FORM VIA US POSTAL SERVICE– PLEASE USE OUR PO BOX ADDRESS. CANNOT BE DELIVERED TO OUR PHYSICAL ADDRESS.
State Fair of Texas, ATTN: Creative Arts Dept., PO BOX 150009, Dallas, TX 75315
IF MAILING VIA UPS & FEDEX – USE PHYSICAL ADDRESS ONLY.
State Fair of Texas, ATTN: Creative Arts Dept., 1327 Admiral Nimitz Cir, Fair Park, Dallas, TX 75210
TYPE OR PRINT • ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR VALID ENTRY FORM 2022
CLASS NO.
DESCRIPTION
Must be same description wording as “Class” in Handbook
ENTRY FEE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL OF ENTRY FEES INCLUDED = $
By signing this Entry Form and as a condition of entry in the State
Fair of Texas contest, I certify that I have read, understand, and will
abide by the rules and regulations in the 2022 State Fair of Texas
Creative Arts Handbook, as dened by State Fair’s Creative Arts
Dept. I acknowledge that all of the above-stated information and
representations are true and correct. I understand that all recipes
submitted hereunder will become the property of the State Fair of
Texas. The State Fair of Texas reserves the right to edit, adapt, publish,
publicize, assign and/or use any or all of such recipes or photographs or
images, including my name, in its business, promotion and advertising,
without any compensation to me. I acknowledge that the State Fair
of Texas reserves the right to publish recipes, photograph entries or
images of me taken during the contest events and use such recipes,
photographs or images in its business, promotion and advertising
without any compensation due to me. By signing below, I voluntarily
agree to these terms.
SIGNATURE OF CONTESTANT: DATE:
Entry fees will not be refunded or transferred, but categories may be changed after entry form is delivered by mail to above address. Form must be
complete. Payment of entry fees must be included. Make payment to State Fair of Texas. This form may be duplicated.
CONTESTANT NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
EMAIL:
CELL PHONE OR DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER:
CONTESTANTS PRINT MONTH, DAY, AND YEAR OF BIRTH:
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY BEEN COVERED BY THE PRESS/MEDIA?
IF SO, BY WHOM AND WHEN?
ARE YOU WILLING TO BE INTERVIEWED BY MEDIA?
YES
NO
ARE YOU A TEACHER OR PROFESSIONAL?
YES
NO
ARE YOU A FIRST TIME CONTESTANT IN CREATIVE ARTS?
YES
NO
IMPORTANT PLEASE ANSWER:
DID YOU ENTER IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS?
YES
NO
HAS ADDRESS CHANGED SINCE LAST FAIR?
YES
NO
PLEASE PROVIDE IF CHANGED
Do you have a unique or interesting story about your creative arts participation at the State Fair of Texas?
We want to hear about it! Email us at [email protected].
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PHOTOGRAPH LABEL FORM
Fill out the label form & tape or glue to the foam or mat board
backing of your photograph.
NAME
DIVISION CHECK ONE JUNIOR OR CHILD MUST INCLUDE AGE
ADULT
JUNIOR
CHILD
PROFESSIONAL
AGE:
AGE: AGE: AGE:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL:
CLASS NUMBER:
DATE TAKEN & LOCATION OF PHOTO:
PHOTOGRAPH LABEL FORM
Fill out the label form & tape or glue to the foam or mat board
backing of your photograph.
NAME
DIVISION CHECK ONE JUNIOR OR CHILD MUST INCLUDE AGE
ADULT
JUNIOR
CHILD
PROFESSIONAL
AGE:
AGE: AGE: AGE:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL:
CLASS NUMBER:
DATE TAKEN & LOCATION OF PHOTO:
PHOTOGRAPH LABEL FORM
Fill out the label form & tape or glue to the foam or mat board
backing of your photograph.
NAME
DIVISION CHECK ONE JUNIOR OR CHILD MUST INCLUDE AGE
ADULT
JUNIOR
CHILD
PROFESSIONAL
AGE:
AGE: AGE: AGE:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL:
CLASS NUMBER:
DATE TAKEN & LOCATION OF PHOTO:
PHOTOGRAPH LABEL FORM
Fill out the label form & tape or glue to the foam or mat board
backing of your photograph.
NAME
DIVISION CHECK ONE JUNIOR OR CHILD MUST INCLUDE AGE
ADULT
JUNIOR
CHILD
PROFESSIONAL
AGE:
AGE: AGE: AGE:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL:
CLASS NUMBER:
DATE TAKEN & LOCATION OF PHOTO:
PHOTOGRAPH LABEL FORM
Fill out the label form & tape or glue to the foam or mat board
backing of your photograph.
NAME
DIVISION CHECK ONE JUNIOR OR CHILD MUST INCLUDE AGE
ADULT
JUNIOR
CHILD
PROFESSIONAL
AGE:
AGE: AGE: AGE:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL:
CLASS NUMBER:
DATE TAKEN & LOCATION OF PHOTO:
PHOTOGRAPH LABEL FORM
Fill out the label form & tape or glue to the foam or mat board
backing of your photograph.
NAME
DIVISION CHECK ONE JUNIOR OR CHILD MUST INCLUDE AGE
ADULT
JUNIOR
CHILD
PROFESSIONAL
AGE:
AGE: AGE: AGE:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL:
CLASS NUMBER:
DATE TAKEN & LOCATION OF PHOTO:
