DEPT 28 ~ CRAFTS
Entry Form

Nancy Dibble, Supt (603-332-9192)   &   Annette Plaisted, Supt. (603-335-2506)

Frances M. Garland Memorial Award ~

~ Rochester Fair Motif Award~

~ Cocheco Quilt Guild Award for Exceptional Merit~

~Ben Franklin Craft’s Award Sponsored by Ben Franklin  Somersworth~

~Judge’s Choice Awards~

~Brock’s Wood Working Award~

~Joel Sherburne Ambassador Award~

~Flora Sherburne Memorial Award~ 
Arts & Crafts General Rules and Regulations.

1. Also Review the General Rules and Regulations.

2. All handiwork must have been completed by the exhibitor within the year and individuals are limited to entries in any one class. Classifications and premiums are subject to change without notice. An exhibitor bringing more than one article in a single class may receive only one premium in that class if merited.

3. Standards of judging Arts & Crafts will be determined on general appearance, beauty of design, workmanship and usefulness of articles. Judges decisions are final. Premiums will be awarded as merited.

4. The exhibition building will be open September 9, for arrangements of exhibits, and all reasonable care will be taken of articles on exhibition.  The association does not hold itself responsible for the safety of animals or articles exhibited of for any damage or loss thereto.

5. Any Exhibits left after 6 p.m. on September 24 will be disposed of.

6. Upon these conditions only are entries received.

7. Entries made at Fairgrounds Craft Building: Sunday, September 9 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 10 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 11 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

****NO EXHIBIT ACCEPTED AFTER 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY****

8. Judging starts promptly: Wednesday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m.

9. Removal of Articles: Monday September 24, Noon to 5:00 p.m.

10. The Rochester Fair pays certain premiums earned in cash. Premiums earned in other departments will continue to be paid by check and those checks will be mailed to the exhibitor no later than November 15, 2006. Any check not cashed within 60 days of date of issue will be considered to be a donation to the Fair Association.

11. No classification for hand-made or tailored clothing. We do not have adequate space to exhibit them.

12. Recipients of Rosettes will receive double premiums.

13. Articles may be sold. Fair will retain 25% of sale price.

14. CRAFT DEPT ~ SECTIONS 1-19, third place will be awarded a ribbon only - no cash premiums will be paid for third place in these SECTIONS.

15. With the exception of items sold, articles removed from the display area prior to closing will forfeit any earned premium.

The following definitions will be used as applicable in both Art and Craft departments:

Professional ~ One who teaches, accepts commissions and sells.

Amateur ~ One who participates as a hobby, has never given lessons and sells occasionally.

Senior ~ Person age 65 and over.

Junior ~ Between 13 - 18 years of age.

Children ~ Between 5 - 12 years of age.
SECTION 1 - RUGS
    1st 2nd  
Class A- BRAIDED  
  1. Large - over 6 feet $14.00 $12.00  
  2. Medium – 6 x 9 $12.00 $10.00  
  3. Small - under 6 feet $10.00 $ 8.00  
Class B- HOOKED  
  1. Primitive      
  a. Large - over 3 x 6 feet $15.00 $13.00  
  b. Medium – 3x5 $13.00 $11.00  
  c. Small - under 3 x5 feet $11.00 $ 9.00  
  2. Traditional      
  a. Large - over 3 x 6 feet $15.00 $13.00  
  b. Medium – 3x5 $13.00 $11.00  
  c. Small - under 3 x 5 feet $11.00 $ 9.00  
Class C- OTHER TYPES (including Latch Hook) $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class D- WALLHANGINGS (Hooked) $ 7.00 $ 4.00  
Class E- CHAIR SEATS      
  1. Braided $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
  2. Hooked $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class F- HOOKED OTHER $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class G- CHILDREN $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
SECTION 2 - QUILTS  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- HAND PIECED, HAND APPLIQUÉD      
  1. Hand Quilted $12.00 $10.00  
  2. Machine Quilted or Tied $ 8.00 $ 6.00  
Class B- - MACHINE PIECED      
  1. Hand Quilted $ 8.00 $ 6.00  
  2. Machine Quilted or Tied $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class C- APPLIQUÉD, CROSS STITCHED, EMBROIDERED, STENCILED
  1. Hand Quilted $ 8.00 $ 6.00  
  2. Machine Quilted or Tied $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class D- PAPER PIECED $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
Class E- BABY QUILTS $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
Class F- WALL HANGINGS (any size) $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class G- DOLL/MINI $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class H- OTHER $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
  1. Jackets $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
  2. Vests $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
  3. Hoops $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
  4. Tree Skirts $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class I- CHILDREN $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
SECTION 3 - BEDSPREADS  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- CROCHETED $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class B- KNITTED $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class C- APPLIQUÉD $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class D- WOVEN $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class E- EMBROIDERED $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
Class F- OTHER $ 6.00 $ 5.00  
SECTION 4 - AFGHANS  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- CROCHET $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
Class B- KNITTED $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
Class C- OTHER TYPES $ 5.00 $ 4.00  
Class D- LAP ROBES $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class E- BABY      
  1. Knitted $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
  2. Crocheted $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
  3. Other $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class F- CHILDREN $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
SECTION 5 - TABLECLOTHES  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- CROCHET $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class B- EMBROIDERED $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class C- CUTWORK $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class D- WOVEN $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class E- KNITTED OR TATTED $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class F- OTHER $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class G- CHILDREN $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
SECTION 6 - TABLE RUNNERS AND SCARVES
      1st 2nd  
Class A- CROCHET OR TATTED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class B- EMBROIDERED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class C- WOVEN $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class D- QUILTED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class E- OTHER $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class F- CHILDREN $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
SECTION 7 - PLACEMATS  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- EMBROIDERED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class B- QUILTED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class C- CROCHETED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class D- OTHER $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class E- CHILDREN $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
SECTION 8 - CENTERPIECES & DOILIES
      1st 2nd  
Class A- CROCHET OR TATTED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class B- KNIT $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class C- WOVEN $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class D- EMBROIDERED $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class E- OTHER $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
Class F- CHILDREN $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
SECTION 9 - PILLOWS  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- HOOKED $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class B- EMBROIDERED & CREWEL $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class C- NEEDLEPOINT & BARGELLO $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class D- CROCHETED OR KNITTED $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class E- SMOCKED OR QUILTED $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class F- OTHER $ 4.00 $ 3.00  
Class G- CHILDREN $ 3.00 $ 2.00  
SECTION 10 - PILLOW CASES  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- EMBROIDERED $3.00 $2.00  
Class B- APPLIQUÉD $3.00 $2.00  
Class C- KNITTED EDGES $3.00 $2.00  
Class D- CROCHETED OR TATTED EDGES $3.00 $2.00  
Class E- OTHER $3.00 $2.00  
Class F- CHILDREN $3.00 $2.00  
SECTION 11 - KNITTING & CROCHETING  
      1st 2nd  
Class A- SWEATERS      
  1. Woman's Cardigan $5.00 $4.00  
  2. Man's Cardigan $5.00 $4.00  
  3. Woman's Pullover or Turtleneck $5.00 $4.00  
  4. Man's Pullover or Turtleneck $5.00 $4.00  
  5. Vest or Sleeveless $4.00 $3.00  
  6. Child’s Cardigan $4.00 $3.00  
  7. Child’s Pullover $4.00 $3.00  
Class B- MITTENS $3.00 $2.00  
Class C- GLOVES $3.00 $2.00  
Class D- SOCKS $3.00 $2.00  
Class E- STOLES & PONCHOS $3.00 $2.00  
Class F- HATS $3.00 $2.00  
Class G- SCARVES $3.00 $2.00  
Class H- POTHOLDERS $3.00 $2.00  
Class I- OTHER $3.00 $2.00  
Class J- SLIPPERS $3.00 $2.00  
Class K- CHILDREN’S DIVISION (12 & UNDER) $3.00 $2.00  
Class L- HAND SPUN YARN $4.00 $3.00  
Class M- Christmas Stockings $3.00 $2.00  
SECTION 12 - INFANT WEAR
  1st 2nd  
Class A- DRESS      
  1. Knitted $4.00 $3.00  
  2. Crocheted $4.00 $3.00  
Class B- SWEATERS OR JACKETS      
  1. Knitted $4.00 $3.00  
  2. Crocheted $4.00 $3.00  
Class C- BOOTIES, MITTENS, HATS      
  1. Booties $3.00 $2.00  
  2. Mittens $3.00 $2.00  
  3. Hats $3.00 $2.00  
Class D- SETS      
  1. Four piece or more $8.00 $7.00  
  2. Christening Set $7.00 $6.00  
  3. Three Pieces $6.00 $5.00  
  4. Two Pieces $5.00 $4.00  
Class E- OTHER $3.00 $2.00  
Class F- CHILDREN $3.00 $2.00  
SECTION 13 - EMBROIDERY
      1st 2nd  
Class A- CREWEL WORK      
  1. Framed picture $5.00 $4.00  
  2. Unframed or panel $4.00 $3.00  
Class B- NEEDLEPOINT & BARGELLO      
  1. Framed picture $5.00 $4.00  
  2. Unframed or panel $4.00 $3.00  
  3. Plastic Canvas $3.00 $2.00  
Class C- REGULAR EMBROIDERY      
  1. Framed picture $4.00 $3.00  
  2. Unframed or panel $3.00 $2.00  
Class D- COUNTED CROSS - STITCH
  1. Framed picture $5.00 $4.00  
  2. Unframed or panel $4.00 $3.00  
  3. Hoop $4.00 $3.00  
Class E- OTHER $4.00 $3.00  
Class F- CHILDREN $4.00 $3.00  
SECTION 14 - DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHES, STUFFED TOYS
      1st 2nd  
Class A- DOLLS $5.00 $4.00  
Class B- STUFFED TOYS $3.00 $2.00  
Class C- DOLL CLOTHES $3.00 $2.00  
Class D- OTHER $3.00 $2.00  
SECTION 15 – WOODCARVING
      1st 2nd  
Class A- COLLECTIONS - ( 3 or more pieces) $18.00 $16.00  
Class B- SINGLE PIECES $5.00 $4.00  
Class C- KITS $4.00 $3.00  
Class D - YOUTH (13-18yrs) $5.00 $4.00  
Class E - CHILDREN (12 & under) $5.00 $4.00  
SECTION 16 - LEADED GLASS
      1st 2nd  
Class A- SINGLE PIECES $15.00 $14.00  
Class B- COLLECTION $20.00 $18.00  
SECTION 17 - WOODCRAFT
      1st 2nd  
Class A- COLLECTION ( 3 or more pieces) $8.00 $7.00  
       
SECTION 18 -CERAMICS
      1st 2nd  
Class A- HANDSHAPED $4.00 $3.00  
Class B- MOLDED $4.00 $3.00  
Class C- WHEEL SHAPED $4.00 $3.00  
Class D- DECORATING STAINS $4.00 $3.00  
Class E- DECORATING GLAZES $4.00 $3.00  
Class F- OTHER $4.00 $3.00  
Class G- COLLECTION (3 or more pieces) $7.00 $5.00  
Class H- CHILDREN $4.00 $3.00  
SECTION 19 - OTHER CRAFTS
      1st 2nd  
Class A- LEATHERCRAFT $5.00 $4.00  
Class B- METALCRAFT $3.00 $2.00  
Class C- BASKETRY $4.00 $3.00  
Class D- PAINTED OR STENCILED ITEMS $4.00 $3.00  
Class E- WEAVING $4.00 $3.00  
Class F- JEWELRY $4.00 $3.00  
Class G- OTHER $4.00 $3.00  
SECTION 20 - FINE WOODWORKING
Acceptance Criteria

Wood: No items created from kits are acceptable. All wooden parts are to have been cut, shaped, sanded, finished etc. by entrant. Exception is made for minor turned parts such as dowels, knobs, etc.

Fasteners: In general, fasteners should not be visible. This is particularly true for nails. Screws for hinges, locks and other typically metal parts are allowed. For reproductions and period pieces, cut nails may be visible as style allows/requires.

Technique: Entries should display above average joinery techniques with fine joint lines and tight joints. Typically, joints such as dovetails, mortises, thru tenon, and bridal joints are used.

Finish: All items should be fully finished in accordance with the style of each piece. All surfaces should be smooth and pleasant to the touch. Exceptions are made for work that should show hand tooling such as Early American, or for artistic purposed. No rough edges or unfinished pieces are accepted.

Fine woodworking items are judges on originality (or adherence to reproduction styles and standards), technical merit, and finish.
  1st 2nd 3rd  
Class A- PROFESSIONAL      
1. Turned Work (bowl, spindle lathe, lathe generated
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
2. Best Traditional (Queen Anne, Chippendale, Federal, Early American)
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
3. Best Contemporary
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
4. Best Shaker Work
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
5. Best Accessory
$25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
6. Best Design
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
Class B- AMATEUR      
1. Turned Work (bowl, spindlelathe, lathe generated)
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
2. Best Traditional (Queen Anne, Chippendale, Federal, Early American)
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
3. Best Contemporary
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
4. Best Shaker
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
5. Best Accessory
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
6. Best Design
 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00  
SECTION 21 - NON-COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS
Items in this section will be given a "Special Exhibit" ribbon
and premiums will be awarded as merited.
Class A - DISPLAY SET UP BY EXHIBITOR      
Class B - COLLECTIONS      
Class C - ARTICLES NOT LISTED IN ANY SECTION OR CLASS