DEPARTMENT ( U ) – LEATHER/ METAL/ WOOD DIVISIONS CHILD - GOLD Up - 8 Yrs
YOUTH - GREEN 9 – 12 Yrs
TEEN - BLUE 13 – 18 Yrs
ADULT - WHITE 19 - 59 Yrs
SENIOR - PINK 60 Yrs - Over
DISABLED YELLOW
ENTRY DATE: Tuesday, September 21st from Noon until 8 p.m. Judging will be Wednesday starting at 8 a.m. until the judges are finished. The fairgrounds will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 23rd to the public. GENERAL RULES FOR THIS DEPARTMENT • Entries must be the work of the exhibitor, completed since October 2019 • Exhibits previously entered in the Nez Perce County Fair will not be accepted. Superintendents decision is final. • Eligibility: A “Professional” refers to anyone who derives or has derived the major source of their income from selling goods or services, or teaching a still closely related to the subject matter of any class in this department and should enter in“Professional”. Professional entries are not judged. Exhibit only. • Only one (1) entry per Class in this department • Entries must be show quality, clean, finished properly. • Department display area is limited. Large exhibits will be accepted subject to space available. Recommend calling fair officeprior to entry day for large exhibits. • Articles to be hung must be provided with a secure means for hanging. • A set of items will be judged as one entry • Great care will be taken, but EXHIBITORS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK. • Entry cards MUST be complete and legible or they will be discarded and any premium due forfeited. Use address labels or orderfree labels from the fair office PRIOR to entry day WHAT JUDGES LOOK FOR IN LEATHER/METAL/WOOD (See each category for specifics) • GENERAL APPEARANCE: Neat, clean, finished techniques enhanced finished item. • WORKMANSHIP: Consistent use of proper techniques, attention to detail, neatness of work, balance of design & color, finishing techniques, workmanship appropriate to age of exhibition. • SUITABILITY OF DESIGN, COLOR, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Creativity of design, choice of materials, pleasing color combinations, type of materials appropriate to use of finished item. AWARDS • RIBBONS: 1st Blue – $3 • 2nd Red – $2 • 3rd White – $1/ STICKER AWARDS: Receive silk ribbon when premium is paid, if desired. • SPECIAL ROSETTE RIBBONS: BEST OF SHOW – Adults & Junior (9-18 yrs) Awarded by judges, providing an entry deserves such merit. BEST OF CLASS – Awarded at judges’ discretion. CREATIVITY – Awarded at judges’ discretion. WHAT JUDGES LOOK FOR WITH LEATHER CRAFTS: • All lacings neat, uniform & hidden from view. Stamping should be done with an even amount of force or pressure. Stamped design needs to be clear. Accuracy in carving or tooling design.
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Nez Perce County Fair - Exhibitor’s Handbook
2021
