Rules for Exhibition 2015

Rules for Exhibition
2015
2015 Schedule of Events
8:00 am—1:00 pm
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Set-up for Fair
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR EXHIBITORS
Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson St., Burnet
Thursday, June 18, 2015
9:00am— 12:00 noon
11:00am - 1:00pm
12:00 noon
1:00pm
Registration for Exhibitor Entries
Burnet Community Ctr.,401 E. Jackson, Burnet
Lunch served by 4-H (By Donation)
FAIR CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Judging
Friday, June 19, 2015
10:00am—7:30pm
10:30am – 3:30pm
4:00pm
5:30pm—6:30pm
6:30pm—7:30pm
Open to Public
Ongoing demonstrations
“Texas Traditions” Cooking Demonstration by Linda Wells, Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Burnet County FCS Agent
Awards presentation and photographs of Best of Division and Sweepstakes
Winners (Community Center Conference Room)
4-H Style Show (Community Center Conference Room)
Saturday, June 20, 2015
9:00am—4:00pm
9:00am
9:00am—4:00pm
9:00am—2:30pm
11:00am
11:00am - 2:00pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
4:30pm – 6:30pm
6:30pm
Open to Public
Opening Ceremonies: Presentation of Colors—Fort Hood Color Guard;
Welcome of Military, Police and Fire Department, Singing of National Anthem
(Front of the Foundation Building)
Vendors in the parking lot
Lake Area Rods and Classics Car Club Car Show (Visitors will select a
“People’s Choice Award”)
Arrival of the Hill Country Flyer
4-H Barbeque (tickets on sale prior to the event and at the door)
Burnet Gunfighters presentation at the Old Town
Raffle drawings begin (NOTE: Winners of raffle items must claim them within
30 days of being notified of the selection.)
Exhibitors pick up Entries and Raffle Items
Fair will be closed to the public and committee members will break down and
clean Community Center.
Revised 11/04/2014
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“Texas Traditions”
The 2015 Burnet County Area Fair will be held June 19th, and June 20th, 2015 at the Burnet
Community Center, 401 E. Jackson St. Burnet, TX.
The Burnet County Area Fair invites citizens in Burnet County, Bell County, Blanco County, Lampasas
County, Llano County, San Saba County, Travis County and Williamson County to participate in the fair.
The 2015 Burnet County Area Fair is a presentation of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Burnet
County, Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association, the Texas Extension Education Association of
Burnet County, the Highland Lakes Sewing Guild, the Marble Falls Quilt Club, the Highland Lakes Master
Naturalists and the Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Association. We look forward to your participation in the
fair. Registration for the 2015 Burnet County Area Fair will begin Wednesday, June17th from 5:30pm to
8:30pm. Registration will continue on Thursday, June 18 th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. We hope these
hours will be more convenient for our exhibitors. Judging will begin 1:00pm on Thursday, June 18 th.
A Holiday Affaire Division will highlight Texas Traditions. Please note some of the other divisions will also
include categories related to the Texas Traditions theme. Aprons and Patriotism Divisions have returned
as permanent divisions. You will also notice Clothing and Needlework Divisions have been combined
into one division – Fiber Arts Division. For 2015 exhibitors, we have added a new division – Story
Board Display Division..
Once again we will offer cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, Best of Division and
Sweepstakes Award winners. The Sweepstakes Award will be given to an exhibitor in each age group
who enters exhibits in three or more divisions and earns the most points.
New for 2015 - exhibits will be picked up on Saturday, June 20th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Raffle items
will be picked up at this time also. There will be no pick up on Sunday.
We’ve worked hard to make the 2015 fair a family-friendly event that will be fun for all ages. For updated
information about the 2015 Fair, please check out our website www.burnetcountyfair.com.
--The Burnet County Area Fair Committee
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Table of Contents
Schedule of Events
page 2
2015 Burnet County Area Fair “Texas Traditions”
page 3
General Rules
page 4 & 5
Exhibitor Entry Form
page 6
Division 1: Aprons
Page 7
Division 2: Arts and Crafts
page 8
Division 3: Baked Goods
page 9, 10, 11
Division 4: Fiber Arts
page 12 & 13
Division 5: Fine Arts
page 14
Division 6: Metal Arts
page 15
Division 7: Patriotism
page 16 & 17
Division 8: Photography
page 18
Division 9: Porcelain Arts
page 19
Division 10: Potted Plants and Flowers
page 20
Division 11: Preserved Foods
page 21 & 22
Division 12: Quilting
page 23 & 24
Division 13: Story Board
page 25
Division 14: Holiday Affaire – Texas Traditions
page 26 & 27
Division 15: Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Eggs
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Division 16: Woodworking
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Please read all general rules before submission of exhibits. Each division has specific rules, which are listed
in their respective sections.
General Rules
1. The Burnet County Area Fair Committee reserves the right to interpret these rules and to settle all
questions arising in connection with the Burnet County Area Fair.
2. In no case will the Burnet County Area Fair Committee or the Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Association
be responsible for any accident, damage, or loss of any property.
3. Exhibitors must at all times give the necessary attention to what they have on exhibition and take charge
of the same at the close of the Fair.
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4. The Burnet County Area Fair Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibit or entry.
5. Exhibitors are limited to Burnet County and surrounding counties: Bell, Blanco, Llano, Lampasas, San
Saba, Travis, and Williamson.
6. Entries are limited to one item per category per exhibitor. If a Division category has sub-categories, only
one entry in each sub-category will be allowed per exhibitor. For example, if an exhibitor in the Baked
Goods Division wanted to enter the Pie Category with both a fruit pie and a pecan pie that would be
acceptable because those are both sub-categories in the Pie Category.
7. An Exhibitor Entry Form (see page 6) MUST be filled out by each exhibitor prior to arrival to the fair You
will need this completed form before you register your entries. THIS COMPLETED FORM MUST NOT
LEAVE THE PREMISES. FAILURE TO RETURN THE EXHIBITOR ENTRY FORM TO REGISTRATION
WILL RESULT IN EXHIBITS BEING DISQUALIFIED.
8. Entry tags must remain attached to the exhibited article for the duration of the fair.
9. No entries will be removed before the designated pick-up time.
10. No entries from professionals will be accepted. A professional is defined as someone who earns over 40%
of his/her income in the various divisions listed in this rulebook. Being a professional in one division,
however, does not preclude that person from entering another division.
11. There are three age groups in each exhibit division. They are as follows: ADULT (18 years and over),
SENIOR YOUTH (12 to 17 years), JUNIOR YOUTH (under 12).
12. Awards are given solely as recognition of merit and will be based upon the decisions of the judges. Entries
not warranting an award in the opinion of the judges will not receive an award even if there is no
competition in that category. Lack of competition shall not be the cause of withholding a prize. Decisions
of the judge(s) are final and no appeals will be heard concerning the placing.
13. Entries from past years will not be accepted.
AWARDS:
First, second, third-place and honorable mention ribbons may be given in each age group in each exhibit
category of the exhibit divisions. A small cash prize will be given for each place award as follows: $3.00 for
first place, $2.00 for second place, and $1.00 for third place. A Best of Division award will be given for each
age group in each exhibit division. In addition to a special rosette ribbon, the Best of Division award will
include a small cash prize of $5.00.
A Sweepstakes award will be given for each age group. To be eligible for the Sweepstakes award, an
exhibitor must enter an item in three or more divisions (NOT CATEGORIES WITHIN A DIVISION). A point
system based on the ranking of an exhibitor’s entry within each division will be used to determine the
Sweepstakes winner in each age group. The point system is as follows: one point for each entry; two points
for each 3rd-place ribbon; three points for each 2nd-place ribbon; four points for each 1st-place ribbon; and five
points for each Best of Division rosette.
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NOTE: SHADED AREAS ARE TO BE FILLED OUT BY DIVISION SUPERINTENDENTS.
NAME
EXHIBITOR #
ADDRESS
_______________
TEL. #
CITY
ZIP
E-mail
THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE FAIR
PREMISES OR YOUR ENTRIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!
Entries are limited to one item per category per exhibitor. If a Division category has sub-categories, only one
entry in each sub-category will be allowed per exhibitor, but there is no limit as to how many categories may be
entered. Refer to general rules and division rules in the Burnet County Area Fair Rules of Exhibition booklet for
more information. BY ENTERING YOUR ITEMS, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT NOTHING MAY BE PICKED UP
UNTIL SATURDAY, JUNE 20 TH FROM 4:30 PM TO 6:30 PM
AGE DIVISIONS: (Check one)
Junior Youth (Under 12)
Senior Youth (12-17)
Adult (18 & Over)
*****STAFF: Please include Division Number and Category and Sub Category #*****
DIV #
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Tag #
As s ig n e d
on -sit e
Division Name
Baked Goods
Entry Description
Chocolate Sheet Cake
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Category # Sub Cat #
To be filled out by
Division Supt.
Division 1 - Aprons
Superintendent: Lynda French – phone 512-489-9044; email – frenchlynda@gmail.com
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PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
The entries for the Aprons Division must have been made by the person entering the item. You may have
only one (1) entry in each category, with the exception of Category 12, Mother/Daughter Aprons, which
requires two aprons.
Aprons are to be made of fabric.
Aprons are to be in good condition.
General appearance criteria:
a. Attractive fabric suitable for the pattern.
b. Well-pressed and clean.
c. Trimmings and findings attractive.
d. Pleasing color or color combinations.
e. Thread and notions matched to fabrics as closely as possible.
f. Professional-looking finish.
g. Hems and facings inconspicuous from the apron’s right side.
Entries not warranting an award in the opinion of the Judges will not receive an award even if there is no
competition in that category. Lack of competition shall not be the cause of withholding a prize. DECISION
OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: BIB APRON
CATEGORY 2: CHEF’S APRON
CATEGORY 3: FULL APRON
CATEGORY 4: WAIST/HALF APRON-EVERYDAY
CATEGORY 5: WAIST/HALF APRON- APPLIQUE/EMBROIDERY
CATEGORY 6: GINGHAM-CROSS STITCH OR TRIMMED
CATEGORY 7: SMOCK/COBBLER APRON
CATEGORY 8: HOLIDAY, ENTERTAINING, FANCY OR SPECIAL OCCASION APRON
CATEGORY 9: DOUBLE DUTY (SUCH AS APRON TO BONNET)
CATEGORY 10: MEN’S APRON
CATEGORY 11: RECYCLED (SUCH AS MADE FROM JEANS)
CATEGORY 12: MOTHER/DAUGHTER (TWO APRONS)
CATEGORY 13: UTILITY APRON
CATEGORY 14: CHILD’S APRON
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Division 2 - Arts and Crafts
Superintendent: Lisa Zinz—phone: 512-755-3620; email: tlkzinz@hotmail.com
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Submission Rules
All articles must be exhibited in the name of the bonafide owner, creator or manufacturer.
All entries must be clean and in good condition.
Wall art articles must be appropriately prepared for hanging or they may be disqualified.
General Appearance: Article must show good design and color for intended use.
Workmanship must be of high quality with attention to details.
Division chairs will assign exhibits to sub-categories as appropriate.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1:
BASKETS
CATEGORY 2:
BEAD CRAFTS
CATEGORY 3:
CERAMIC CRAFTS
CATEGORY 4:
CLAY CRAFTS
CATEGORY 5:
DOLLS
CATEGORY 6:
EMBELLISHMENT CRAFTS
CATEGORY 7:
GLASS CRAFTS
CATEGORY 8:
GOURDS
CATEGORY 9:
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
CATEGORY 10:
HOME DÉCOR
CATEGORY 11:
JEWELRY CRAFTS
A. Individual Pieces
B. Sets
CATEGORY 12:
LEATHER CRAFTS
CATEGORY 13:
LEGO CRAFTS
CATEGORY 14:
MODELS/MINIATURES CRAFTS
CATEGORY 15:
PAPER CRAFTS/QUILLING
CATEGORY 16:
RECYCLED/REPURPOSED CRAFTS
CATEGORY 17:
SCRAPBOOKING CRAFTS
CATEGORY 18:
TEXAS TRADITIONS CRAFTS
CATEGORY 19:
WEAVING CRAFTS
CATEGORY 20:
OTHER CRAFTS
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Division 3 - Baked Goods
Superintendent: Valli Bennett – Phone: 512-489-2493; email: vallibennett@yahoo.com
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
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All Baked Goods will be judged on Presentation (30%), Recipe (20%), and Taste and Texture
(50%). All items will be cut/sliced as part of judging.
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Each entry must be accompanied by the recipe. Recipes should be neatly written, printed or
typewritten and must have a complete list of all ingredients that were used, as well as detailed
preparation and baking instructions. DO NOT put the name of the exhibitor on the recipe. The
printed recipe will become the property of the Burnet County Area Fair Committee, which has the
right to use the recipe for fair publicity. All entries will become the property the Burnet County Area
Fair and will not be returned to the exhibitor because of health reasons.
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All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are limited to one (1) item per sub-category.
All entries must be submitted on a sturdy white paper or foam plate unless otherwise noted. Each
entry is to be sealed in a gallon zip bag or covered with clear plastic wrap.
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All entries must be made from scratch with the exception of those indicated otherwise.
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All baked good entries shall be placed on a disposable plate or disposable container AND WILL NOT
BE RETURNED TO THE EXHIBITOR. You pick up your ribbons and awards Saturday 4:30pm to
6:30pm.
Food Safety Rules
Fillings, frostings, glazes, and meringues (whether uncooked or cooked) are not permitted to
contain cream cheese, whipped cream, sour cream, un-pasteurized milk or raw eggs. Home-canned
fruits, vegetables, or meats are not permitted in products. Contestants should carefully wash their
hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Baked goods
should be delivered in covered containers, plastic wrap, or foil if specified.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: CAKES
Each cake must be delivered on a disposable, non-returnable container that is covered with plastic
wrap, with the exception of those cakes with icing. Iced cakes may be presented in a cake carrier.
A. Angel Food
G. Cakes made with mix (Must use two or
B. Bundt
more ingredients other than those called
C. Layer
for by the mix.)
D. Sheet
H. Other
E. Pound
F. Gluten Free
CATEGORY 2: CANDY (12 pieces)
A. Fudge
B. Divinity
C. Nut Brittle
D. Dipped
E. Other
CATEGORY 3: COOKIES (12 each)
A. Bar
B. Brownies
C. Rolled
D. Drop
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Pressed
Refrigerator
Cookie made with mix (Must use two or more ingredients other than those called for by the mix.)
Other
CATEGORY 4: MACHINE BREADS (1 loaf)
A. Fruit
B. Raisin
C. Cinnamon
D. Mix (Must use two or more ingredients
other than those called for by the mix.)
E. Other
CATEGORY 5: QUICK BREADS (1 loaf)
A. Fruit (dried or fresh)
B. Nut
C. Vegetable
D. Gingerbread
E. Other
CATEGORY 6: YEAST BREADS – HAND-KNEADED
A. Loaves (1 loaf)
1. Fruit
2. Nut
3. Sourdough
4. Rye
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White
Whole Wheat
Gluten-Free
Other
B. Sweet
1. Coffee Cake
2. Tea Ring
3. Cinnamon Rolls (6 each)
4. Other
C. Rolls (6 each)
1. White Dinner
2. Whole Wheat Dinner
3. Gluten-Free
4. Other
CATEGORY 7: MISCELLANEOUS BREADS (6 each)
A. Biscuits
B. Cornbread
C. Tortillas
D. Muffins
E. Other
CATEGORY 8: PIES (Crust recipe must be included. No store-bought crust allowed.)
A. Two-Crust
1. Cherry
4. Peach
2. Apple
5. Cobbler
3. Berry
6. Other
B. One-Crust
1. Pecan
2. Fruit
3. Cobbler
4. Other
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CATEGORY 9: DECORATED COOKIE JAR – TEXAS TRADITIONS THEME
A. Individual Cookie Jar
B. Group Cookie Jar
Submission Rules for Decorated Cookie Jar
1. Each entry must be submitted in a clear glass jar or container with wide-mouth,
approximately one (1) gallon capacity, decorated in the theme for this year. Entries may be
submitted by individuals and/or groups. These will be returned to exhibitor on Saturday,
June 20th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
2. Jar must be filled with an assortment of at least three (3) different kinds of cookies. Two (2) of
each kind are to be placed on a plate for judges to taste.
3. Jar will remain closed at all times.
4. Cookies are to be homemade. The recipe for each variety of cookies must be presented.
Recipes should be neatly written, printed or typewritten and must have a complete list of all
ingredients that were used, as well as detailed instructions on how to prepare. DO NOT put the
name of the exhibitor on the recipes. The printed recipes will become the property of the Burnet
County Area Fair Committee, which has the right to use the recipe for fair publicity.
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Decorated cookie jars will be judged on presentation (20%), recipe (20%), taste and texture
(20%), and decoration of the cookie jar (40%).
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Division 4 – Fiber Art
(Formerly Clothing and Needlework Divisions)
Superintendent: Roxanne Dunegan – phone: 512-756-3059; email: roxdunegan@gmail.com
Fiber Art refers an art whose medium consists of natural or synthetic fiber and other components, such as
fabric, leather or yarn. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labor on the part of the artisan as part of
the works’ significance, and prioritizes on aesthetic value. Fiber Art revolves around the use of fiber and/or
textiles. It also encompasses countless techniques which this fair committee has tried to represent below. As
long as the work conceived and created is rooted in textiles, it can be considered “fiber art”.
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
The rules below are in addition to the General Rules of the fair.
1. Articles entered in “Original Design” classes may not be kits, commercial patterns or copies. The
design, choice of material, and selection of colors must be the original work of the exhibitor.
2. Framed items and articles to be hung must be wired and ready to hang.
3. Exhibitors entering free-hanging articles must provide their own hanging equipment.
4. Sets or ensembles may be entered as one entry. If more than one unattached piece is included in one
exhibit, the exhibitor must label each piece in a set, ie. 1 of 2, 1 or 4, etc.
5. Entries may be limited or not displayed based on size, content, subject matter or for any reason
determine not in the best interest of the fair.
6. Exhibitor may include a brief description of article.
7. All finishing work must be done by the exhibitor except blocking and framing which may be done by a
professional.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: Upcycled Items – Using innovation and creativity to make a new item, or embellish existing
item from unwanted or scrap materials.
A. Clothing
B. Home Accessories
C. All Other Items, specify
CATEGORY 2: Felting
A. Handbag or Tote
B. All Other Items, specify
CATEGORY 3: Weaving and Spinning
A. Hand-weaving, any item, specify
B. Hand-spun yarn, any fiber
CATEGORY 4: Christmas
A. Sewing
B. Needle Art ( crochet, knitting, felting, embroidery, needlepoint
C. Mixed Techniques, specify
D. Ornaments
E. Handcrafted item. Specify
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CATEGORY 5: Knitted and Crocheted Art – Wearable art, Dolls, Toys and Animals
A. Wall Hanging or Wall Art
B. 3-D Art, specify
C. Wearable Art, specify
D. Dolls, Toys and Animals, specify
CATEGORY 6: Afghans: Crocheted or Hand-Knitted
A. Baby Afghan
B. Granny Square
C. Original Design (no pattern used)
D. All other Crocheted Afghans 42” x 48”
E. All other Hand-Knitted Afghans
CATEGORY 7: Crocheted Clothing
A. Child and Baby Clothing
B. Adult Clothing, specify
C. Original Design, any item (no pattern used)
CATEGORY 8: Crocheted and Hand-Knitted Fashion Accessories, Doll and Pet Apparel
A. Crocheted Scarf, Poncho, Cape, Shawl or Cowl
B. Knitted Scarf, Poncho, Cape, Shawl or Cowl
C. Doll and Pet Apparel
D. All other items, specify (hat, purse, bag, tote, etc.)
CATEGORY 9: Crocheted and Hand-Knitted Home Accessories
A. Dollies, Placemats, Table Runners or Tablecloths, specify
B. All other items, specify
CATEGORY 10: Hand-Knitted Clothing
A. Child and Baby Clothing
B. Adult Clothing, specify
C. Original design (no pattern used) , any item, specify
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Division 5 - Fine Arts
Superintendent: Jon Zubkus—phone: 512-793-2501; email: jazubkus@att.net
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Submission Rules
All entries must be at least 100% done by the exhibitor.
Paintings, including frame, may not be larger than 36" x 27." All framed paintings must be dry, and
substantially wired.
Flat art pieces that do not require a frame, but that need to be hung for display must be mounted on a
foam core backing and have a hanging tab that will support the weight of the piece.
All freestanding artwork must be stable enough to be placed on a shelf or on the floor depending on size
of piece.
Entries must have been completed within the last two years.
Entries from a previous Burnet County Fair are not eligible to be submitted again.
The Fair Committee reserves the right to reject work based on size, fragility, inappropriate content or other
rule infringements.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: OIL PAINTING (oil, enamel, alkyd, encaustic)
CATEGORY 2: WATERCOLOR (watercolor, tempera, gouache or any media used transparently on paper)
CATEGORY 3: ACRYLIC PAINTING (casein, acrylic and egg tempera)
CATEGORY 4: DRAWINGS (Anything drawn with pencil, crayon, pastel, charcoal, chalk, pen and ink, or any
mixture of these)
CATEGORY 5: SCULPTURE (metal, clay, wood, or stone)
CATEGORY 6: MIXED MEDIA (more than one medium and collages)
CATEGORY 7: RECYCLED MATERIAL (use of any non-typical material such as paper, wood, rubber, etc.)
CATEGORY 8: OTHER (art not fitting into other categories listed above)
NOTE: When a Category above has a sufficient number of entries (in the opinion of the Burnet County Area
Fair Fine Arts Division Chairman) Subcategories may be established within the main Category
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Division 6 - Metal Arts
Superintendent: Randy Lackey – email: need2speed@gmail.com
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Submission Rules
All articles must be exhibited in the name of the bonafide owner, creator or manufacturer.
entries must be clean and in good condition.
Wall art articles must be appropriately prepared for hanging or they may be disqualified.
Entry tags must remain attached to the exhibited article for the duration of the Fair.
General Appearance: Article must show good design and color for intended use.
Workmanship must be of high quality with attention to details.
Division chairs will assign exhibits to sub-categories as appropriate.
Unless otherwise noted, each category will have the following sub-categories: Large, Medium,
Small, and Other.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: INDOOR SCULPTURE/DÉCOR
CATEGORY 2: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE/DÉCOR
CATEGORY 3: INDOOR FURNITURE – TABLE
CATEGORY 4: INDOOR FURNITURE – CHAIR
CATEGORY 5: INDOOR FURNITURE – BENCH
CATEGORY 6: OUTDOOR FURNITURE – TRELLIS
CATEGORY 7: OUTDOOR FURNITURE – TABLE
CATEGORY 8: OUTDOOR FURNITURE – CHAIR
CATEGORY 9: OUTDOOR FURNITURE – BENCH
CATEGORY 10: JEWELRY
CATEGORY 11: HOLLOWWARE
CATEGORY 12: OTHER
CATEGORY 13: TEXAS TRADITIONS ITEM
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Division 7- Patriotism Division
Chaired by the Oatmeal Extension Education Club
Superintendent: Carolyn Smith, Phone: Carolyn 512-355-2549; email: bdandcsmith@gmail.com
The Patriotic Division reflects all Patriotic Holidays, items of Red, White and Blue or honors the Military and
First Responders.
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
1. The entries for this Division must be made or assembled by the person entering the item(s). Except in
Category 9 which can be any Patriotic item which was given to you by a friend or family member who
served in the Military and accompanied by a story.
2. Exhibitor can have only one (1) entry in each category unless it’s a set of items, for example: Table cloth
and Napkins or the Mother/ Daughter Aprons which required two items.
3. All item(s) can be made of purchased materials and assembled by the exhibitor.
4. General criteria
a. Items are to be in good clean condition, fabric items should be well pressed, trimmings and findings
attractive, pleasing color or color combinations, thread and notions matched to fabric as closely as
possible, hems and facings inconspicuous from the right side and a professional looking finish.
b. Aprons, table runners, place mats, table cloths, napkins and pillows (pillow forms can be used), are
to be of fabric and sewed by the exhibitor.
c. Attractive fabric suitable for pattern
d. Table centerpieces shall not exceed 24 inches.
e. Swag no longer than 6 feet
f. Wreath no larger than 36 inches.
g. All mechanics shall be inconspicuous.
h. All items entered must reflect the Patriotic theme of the Division.
5. Entries not warranting an award in the opinion of the judges will not receive an award even if there is no
competition in that category. Lack of competition shall not be the cause of withholding a prize. DECISION
OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL.
6. No article shall be permitted to be exhibited in this Division if it has been awarded a prize in the
previous year’s fair exhibitions.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1:
PATRIOTIC SWAG
CATEGORY 2:
PATRIOTIC WREATH
CATEGORY 3:
PATRIOTIC APRONS
CATEGORY 4:
PATRIOTIC TABLE LINENS (cloths, napkins, placemats, table runner)
CATEGORY 5:
PATRIOTIC PILLOW
CATEGORY 6:
PATRIOTIC WALL HANGING OR WALL ART
CATEGORY 7:
PATRIOTIC CARVING, OR CERAMICS ITEM
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CATEGORY 8: PATRIOTIC ARRANGEMENT
A. Artificial Flowers or Plants
B. Live Flowers or Plants
CATEGORY 9:
PATRIOTIC QUILT (ANY SIZE, HAND OR MACHINE QUILTED)
CATEGORY 10: OTHER PATRIOTIC ITEM
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Division 8 - Photography
Superintendent: Mike Childers—phone: 830-693-5061; email: chili865@gmail.com
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PHOTOS MUST BE MOUNTED ON STURDY 8”X10” BACKING!
1. Photography must be printed on photo paper.
2. Recommended and MAXIMUM size of mounted photo is 8”X10”.
3. Photos must be mounted on sturdy 8”X10” (or smaller as appropriate) backing such as mat board or
foam core board. The quality of the mount will be considered in the judging process.
4. Framed photos or matted photos are ineligible and will not be accepted.
5. Entries are limited to one photo per category per entrant.
6. No entries from professionals will be accepted. Photographers with 40% of income derived from
photography are considered professional.
7. Division chair reserves the right to assign exhibits to categories as appropriate.
8. The Fair Committee reserves the right to reject work based on size, fragility, inappropriate content or
other rule infringements.
9. No article shall be permitted to be exhibited in this Division if it has been awarded a prize in any
previous fair exhibitions.
10. Awards are given solely as recognition of merit and will be based upon the decisions of the judges. No
appeals will be heard concerning the placing.
11. Entries not warranting an award in the opinion of the judges, will not receive an award even if there is
no competition in that category. However, lack of competition shall not be the cause of withholding an
award. Decision of the judges is final.
12. First-, second-, and third-place awards may be given in each age group in each category. Additionally,
a Best of Division award will be given for each age group. When appropriate up to two Honorable
Mention ribbons will be awarded in each category.
13. All ribbon winners will be exhibited from the opening of the fair until the close of the fair. Remaining
entries will be displayed on a space-available basis.
14. Entry tags must remain attached to the exhibited article for the duration of the Fair.
15. Entrants must bring their ticket stub(s) to the photography display area during the designated pick-up
time to retrieve their photos.
16. No entries will be removed before the designated pick-up time.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: SCENIC/LANDSCAPES/ SEASCAPES
CATEGORY 2: CITYSCAPES/
ARCHITECTURE
CATEGORY 3: ANIMALS
CATEGORY 4: PLANTS AND FLOWERS
CATEGORY 5: SPORTS/ACTION
CATEGORY 6: STILL LIFE
CATEGORY 7: PEOPLE
CATEGORY 8: BLACK AND WHITE
CATEGORY 9: HOLIDAY AFFAIRE – 2015 – TEXAS TRADITION THEME PHOTOS
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Division 9 - Porcelain Arts
Superintendent: Kathleen Feller—phone: 830-693-7910; email: kff378@gmail.com
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
1. All paintings must be hand painted by the artist. All entrees must be the work of the exhibitor. The
entry may be completed from a pattern but no seminar or class pieces will be accepted.
2. Artist’s signature must be covered with masking tape. (It will be removed after judging.)
3. Entries should be submitted with a tagged easel, stand or hanger for displaying purposes. A
return address label will do.
4. The entry should have been painted within the time period of two years previous.
5. Each entry will be judged on:
a. Design—size and shape
b. Color—good contrast; lights and darks
c. Technique
d. Ability to control the medium and tools
e. Originality
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: ANIMAL
CATEGORY 2: BIRD
CATEGORY 3: FI S H
CATEGORY 4: DOLL / FIGURINE
CATEGORY 5: FLORAL
CATEGORY 6: DRESDEN
CATEGORY 7: FRUIT
CATEGORY 8: LANDSCAPE / SCENE
CATEGORY 9: MINIATURE /JEWELRY
CATEGORY 10: EGG
CATEGORY 11: MUG / CUP AND SAUCER
CATEGORY 12: GOLD / ENAMEL / PASTE
CATEGORY 13: PEN WORK
CATEGORY 14: PORTRAIT
CATEGORY 15: TEA SET / COFFEE SET / CHOCOLATE SET (LIMIT 6 PIECES)
CATEGORY 16: VASE / PITCHER
CATEGORY 17: FRAMED TILE
CATEGORY 18: CHRISTMAS
CATEGORY 19: OTHER
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Division 10 - Potted Plants and Flowers
Superintendent: Kay Lee—phone: 512-964-3021; email: mlee43@moment.net
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
1. All specimen flowers must have been grown by the exhibitor. Flowers used in designs must be
fresh; however, they need not necessarily be grown by the exhibitor.
2. Potted plants, hanging baskets, and dish gardens must have been in the exhibitor’s possession
at least three months.
3. All specimens must be clean and free from visible pests and spray residue, or they will be refused.
4. All containers for flower arrangements, potted plants, and dish gardens must have the exhibitor’s
name and address attached to the bottom of the container.
5. All plants and cut specimens shall be identified and labeled.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: POTTED PLANTS – FERNS
CATEGORY 2: POTTED PLANTS – FOLIAGE PLANTS
CATEGORY 3: POTTED PLANTS – FLOWERING PLANTS
CATEGORY 4: POTTED PLANTS – SUCCULENTS
CATEGORY 5: POTTED PLANTS – OTHER
CATEGORY 6: HANGING BASKETS - FERNS
CATEGORY 7: HANGING BASKETS – FOLIAGE PLANTS
CATEGORY 8: HANGING BASKETS – FLOWERS
CATEGORY 9: HANGING BASKETS – SUCCULENTS
CATEGORY 10: HANGING BASKETS – OTHER
CATEGORY 11: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS – FRESH
CATEGORY 12: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS – DRIED
CATEGORY 13: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS – ARTIFICIAL
CATEGORY 14: DISH GARDENS – SUCCULENTS (ONLY)
CATEGORY 15: DISH GARDENTS – MIXED SPECIES
CATEGORY 16: TEXAS PLANTS AND FLOWERS
CATEGORY 17: PLANTS AND FLOWERS – ALL OTHER
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Division 11 - Preserved Foods
Superintendent: Lela Goar—phone: 512-585-7606; email: lkgoar@wildblue.net
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
1. All exhibits must have been preserved entirely by the exhibitor during the past year.
2. All canning must be in standard canning jars with a lid and band. All lids must have an airtight
seal with ring intact, smooth, unbent and free from rust and corrosion.
3. All jelly, jam, preserves, and butters should be in a standard canning jar, with a lid and band. Leave
the band on the jar. No paraffin seals will be accepted.
4. All containers must be sealed to be judged. No canned goods will be opened or tasted.
5. Jar tops should be labeled with contents and dated.
6. A recipe specifying ingredients and method of preservation must accompany all entries.
7. All canned goods must be heat processed using either a boiling water bath or a pressure
cooker, as appropriate. No open kettle method allowed.
8. The same item cannot be entered in more than one category, with the exception of Category 1, Gift
Container.
9. Unless otherwise noted, exhibits must be in half-pint, pint, or quart jars.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: GIFT CONTAINER (Theme container/basket displaying six (6) homemade canned
products from Categories 2 through 9). The theme for this year’s container/basket is Texas
Traditions. All entries in this category should reflect the theme. The items in the container may also
be entered in individual categories.
CATEGORY 2: FRUIT (Jelly Glass or Pint Jar)
A. Apples/Applesauce
B. Apricots
C. Berries
D. Figs
E. Peaches
F. Pears
G. Plums
H. Sour Cherries
I. Sweet Cherries
J. Tomatoes
K. Other
CATEGORY 3: FRUIT BUTTERS (Jelly Glass or Pint Jar)
A. Apple
B. Peach
C. Pear
D. Plum
E. Other
CATEGORY 4: JAMS & PRESERVES (Jelly Glass or Pint Jar)
A. Apple
B. Apricot
C. Blackberry
D. Cherry
E. Figs
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F. Peach
G. Plum
H. Raspberry
I. Rhubarb
J. Strawberry
K. Tomato
L. Other
CATEGORY 5: JELLIES (Jelly Glass or Pint Jar)
A. Apple
B. Apricot
C. Blackberry
D. Grape
E. Plum
F. Raspberry
G. Strawberry
H. Other
CATEGORY 6: PICKLED GOODS (Pint Jar or Quart Jar)
A. Beets
B. Bread and butter pickles
C. Dill pickles
D. Mixed pickles or last of garden
E. Sweet pickles
F. Okra
G. Other
CATEGORY 7: SAUCES & RELISHES (Pint Jar or Quart Jar)
A. Corn Relish
B. Sandwich spread
C. Sauce – chili, taco, salsa
D. Spaghetti
E. Sweet relish
F. Tomato ketchup
G. Other
CATEGORY 8: VEGETABLES (Pint Jar or Quart Jar)
A. Beans, green or yellow
B. Beets
C. Carrots
D. Corn
E. Okra
F. Squash
G. Soup mix
H. Other
CATEGORY 9: MISCELLANEOUS
A. Honey
B. Other
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Division 12 – Quilting
Superintendent: Mary Clendennon, email:
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
1. Kits will be accepted.
2. Each item must be the work of the person entering the item. All categories are individual entry only,
except for group quilts, Categories 28, 29, and 30.
3. No unfinished tops will be accepted.
4. Judges will consider the following criteria:
a. General appearance
b. Workmanship
c. Beauty and design
d. Color harmony
CATEGORIES
QUILT – HAND-PIECED and HAND-QUILTED
CATEGORY 1: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 2: Embroidered
CATEGORY 3: Pieced
QUILT – HAND-PIECED and MACHINE-QUILTED
CATEGORY 4: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 5: Embroidered
CATEGORY 6: Pieced
QUILT – MACHINE-PIECED and HAND-QUILTED
CATEGORY 7: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 8: Embroidered
CATEGORY 9: Pieced
QUILT – MACHINE-PIECED and MACHINE-QUILTED
CATEGORY 10: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 11: Embroidered
CATEGORY 12: Pieced
WALL HANGING (Smaller than 50”X70”) – HAND-PIECED and HAND-QUILTED
CATEGORY 13: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 14: Embroidered
CATEGORY 15: Pieced
WALL HANGING (Smaller than 50”X70”) – HAND-PIECED and MACHINE-QUILTED
CATEGORY 16: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 17: Embroidered
CATEGORY 18: Pieced
WALL HANGING (Smaller than 50”X70”) – MACHINE-PIECED and HAND-QUILTED
CATEGORY 19: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 20: Embroidered
CATEGORY 21: Pieced
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WALL HANGING (Smaller than 50”X70”) – MACHINE-PIECED and MACHINE-QUILTED
CATEGORY 22: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 23: Embroidered
CATEGORY 24: Pieced
BABY QUILT – HAND- or MACHINE-QUILTED
CATEGORY 25: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 26: Embroidered
CATEGORY 27: Pieced
GROUP QUILT (made by more than one person) – HAND- or MACHINEQUILTED
CATEGORY 28: Appliquéd
CATEGORY 29: Embroidered
CATEGORY 30: Pieced
QUILTED ITEMS – HAND- or MACHINE-QUILTED
CATEGORY 31: Garment
CATEGORY 32: Pillow
CATEGORY 33: Table Runner
CATEGORY 34: Accessories
CATEGORY 35: First Quilt
CATEGORY 36: Yo-Yos
CATEGORY 37: Miniature
CATEGORY 38: Other Techniques
CATEGORY 39: Texas Traditions Themed Quilted Item
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Division 13 – Storyboard Display
Superintendent: Roxanne Dunegan – phone: 512-756-3059; email: roxdunegan@gmail.com
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PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
If you have conducted any type of experiment or test to solve a problem or improve a situation,
developing a presentation display board can convey and share your investigation with the public.
A display board presents information to the general public on results from a project you have been
working on. It is a visual written way to communicate the results of your project.
All displays must be made from a Tri-fold Display Board 36” x 48”. This display folds out on the sides.
No other size will be accepted
The board background can be any color.
All information must be attached to the board. No models or items placed on the table top will be
accepted.
Your display board must include the following:
a. Title of project
b. Identify the situation. Your project should address a need.
c. What was your Goal? What were you trying to accomplish?
d. What was Your Plan? What were the steps in accomplishing your goal? Did you need to
include other people? How long did this take? How much did it cost?
e. Did you accomplish your goal? Write your conclusion.
You can incorporate some or all of the following into the design of your display board
a. Bright and interesting colors
b. Include graphs or interesting ways to convey your data
c. Include photographs of your steps
d. Use graphics to explain items in #6 above.
e. Use creativity as long as it is attached to the board. Is your project unique?
Judging will be determined as follows:
a. 30% Overall appearance and clarity
b. 20% Organization of information
c. 20% Use of graphics and photographs
d. 10% Creativity, uniqueness
e. 20% Conveyed the results or conclusion
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Division 14 – A Holiday Affaire: The Theme for 2015
Fair is Texas Traditions
Chaired by the Marble Falls Extension Education Club
Contact: Lynda French, 512-489-9044; frenchlynda55@gmail.com
or Polly Krenek, 512-355-2633; mpkrenek@yahoo.com
PLEASE READ GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
The Texas Traditions Division reflects typical Texas items symbolic of our beautiful state of Texas.
1. The entries for this division must be made or assembled by the person entering the item(s).
2. Exhibitor can have only one (1) entry in each category unless it’s a set of items.
3. General criteria:
a. Items are to be in good clean condition, fabric items should be well pressed, trimmings and findings
attractive, pleasing color or color combinations, thread and notions matched to fabric as closely as
possible, hems and facings inconspicuous from the right side and a professional looking finish.
b. Aprons, table runners, place mats, table cloths, napkins and pillows should be made of materials
suitable for the item or pattern.
c. Table centerpieces shall not exceed 24 inches.
d. Swag no longer than 6 feet.
e. Wreath no larger than 36 inches.
f. All mechanics shall be inconspicuous.
g. All items entered must reflect the theme of the Division and an optional short description telling why it’s a
“Texas Tradition” can be attached. (This is not mandatory.)
5. Entries not warranting an award in the opinion of the judges will not receive an award even if there is no
competition in that category. Lack of competition shall not be the cause of withholding a prize. DECISION
OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: SWAG
CATEGORY 2: WREATH
CATEGORY 3: APRON
CATEGORY 4: TABLE LINENS (cloths, napkins, placemats, and table runner)
CATEGORY 5: PILLOW
CATEGORY 6: WALL HANGING OR WALL ART
CATEGORY 7: CARVING OR CERAMICS ITEM
CATEGORY 8: ARRANGEMENT
CATEGORY 9: TEXAS TRADITIONS QUILT (ANY SIZE; HAND OR MACHINE QUILTED)
CATEGORY 10: OTHER TEXAS TRADITIONS ITEM
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Division 15 – Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Eggs
Superintendent: Colleen Struss – phone: 512-422-5446; email: wwstruss@gmail.com
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PLEASE READ THE GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
An insufficient number of specimens will disqualify the entry. See Category for number required.
All entries to be exhibited must have been grown by the exhibitor.
Exhibits must be free of insects or disease that may infect or damage other exhibits.
No artificial coloring, leaf shine, spray, oiling, or wiring is allowed.
Vegetable or fruit variety, if known, should be listed on the exhibit tag. For “Celebrity”,
you should include that information on the tag. If you are entering herbs, you should
list the type, for example, “Sage”.
Items that do not deteriorate during exhibition, such as potatoes and onions, may be picked up by
the exhibitor following the fair. All other exhibits become property of the Burnet County Fair
Committee following the fair.
Exhibits will be displayed on white paper plates provided by the Burnet County Area Fair Committee.
Category 12, Odd or Amusingly-Shaped Vegetables, is a just-for-fun category in which all age
groups compete against one another.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: TOMATOES
A. Beefsteak (3 each)
B. Cherry (6 each)
C. Globe (6 each)
D. Grape (6 each)
CATEGORY 2: PEPPERS
A. Bell (3 each)
B. Banana (3 each)
C. Jalapeno (3 each)
D. Other (3 each)
CATEGORY 3: SQUASH (3 each)
A. Zucchini
B. Yellow (straight or crookneck)
C. Patty pan
D. Winter
E. Other
CATEGORY 4: POTATOES (3 each)
A. White
B. Red
C. Other
CATEGORY 5: OTHER ROOT VEGETABLES (3 each)
A. Beets
B. Carrots
C. Radishes
D. Turnips
E. Rutabagas
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CATEGORY 6: CURCUBITS
A. Cucumbers (3 each)
B. Pumpkin (1)
C. Watermelon (1)
D. Cantaloupe (1)
E. Gourd (3 each)
CATEGORY 7: LEGUMES (6 each)
A. Beans
B. Peas
C. Peanuts
CATEGORY 8: ALIUMS (3 each)
A. Onions
B. Garlic
C. Leeks
CATEGORY 9: LEAFY GREENS (6 stalks)
A. Swiss Chard
B. Kale
C. Collards
D. Other
CATEGORY 10: MISCELLANEOUS (3 each)
A. Okra
B. Sweet corn
C. Eggplant
D. Other
CATEGORY 11: FRUITS (3 each, unless otherwise noted)
A. Apples
B. Figs
C. Peaches
D. Pears
E. Plums
F. Grapes (1 bunch)
G. Blackberries (6 each)
H. Other
CATEGORY 12: ODD OR AMUSINGLY SHAPED VEGETABLES (1 each)
A. Largest
B. Most misshapen
C. Funniest
CATEGORY 13: HERBS (3 stems each)
A. Basil
B. Mint
C. Rosemary
D. Other
CATEGORY 14: EGGS (3 each)
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Division 16 - Woodworking
Superintendent: Blair Feller—phone: 830-693-7910; email: blair.feller@gmail.com
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PLEASE READ THE GENERAL RULES
Submission Rules
All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
Basis for judging: quality of workmanship, difficulty of construction or technique, suitable
finish, general characteristics, and originality of design.
Wall art articles must be appropriately prepared for hanging or they may be disqualified.
Exhibitor’s signature must be covered with masking tape. (It will be removed after judging.)
Division chairs will assign exhibits to sub-categories as appropriate.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: FURNITURE – TABLE
CATEGORY 2: FURNITURE – (OTHER THAN TABLE)
CATEGORY 3: HOUSEHOLD ITEM – DECORATIVE
CATEGORY 4: HOUSEHOLD ITEM – UTILITY
CATEGORY 5: SCROLL SAW PROJECTS
CATEGORY 6: SCROLL SAW – INTARSIA OR INLAY
CATEGORY 7: WOODTURNED – BOWL OR OPEN VESSEL
CATEGORY 8: WOODTURNED – CLOSED VESSEL, HOLLOW FORM, OR OTHER
CATEGORY 9: CLOCKS
CATEGORY 10: HAND CARVING
A. Animals
B. Caricature
C. Relief/Chip Carving/Pyrography
D. Other
CATEGORY 11: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
CATEGORY 12: TOYS AND MODELS
CATEGORY 13: OTHER
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