Dept. M – Textiles & Fine Arts – 2021
Amount Offered $1263.00
Bea Perisho-Brennan Superintendent
(217) 497-0997
Judi Craig – Assistant Superintendent
Fair Office open for entries July 14, 15 and 16 from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Entry fee $2.00
- Entries close Friday, July 16, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
- Entries may be placed in Art Hall Saturday, July 17, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, July 18, 2021, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- ALL ENTRIES GROWN, MADE OR CREATED BY EXHIBITOR AND ENTERED UNDER THEIR NAME AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
- Judging will take place Sunday, July 18, 2021
- Entries must be removed between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021.
Name, address, telephone number and social security number must be on entry form and entry fee to accompany form. Form may be mailed to Secretary of the Fair:
Terri Quinn 15824 N 1650th St Chrisman, IL 61924
ONLINE ENTRIES AVAILABLE WITH PAYPAL FOR PAYMENTS.
- PLEASE NOTE: THE ART HALL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE EXHIBITORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC at 10:00 A.M. SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2021 DURING THE JUDGING.
- The management reserves the right to withhold premiums for ten days after the fair. Any checks not picked up will be mailed.
- ANY PREMIUM CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN 90 DAYS WILL BE VOID.
- “PREMIUM WAIVER STATEMENT”
“THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL USE ITS BEST EFFORTS TO SECURE SUFFICIENT APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND PREMIUMS. IN ANY YEAR FOR WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FAILS TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION SUFFICIENT TO PAY SUCH PREMIUMS, PREMIUM AMOUNTS MAY NOT BE ACCURATELY REFLECTED IN THE PREMIUM BOOK.”
PAINTINGS
Section 001
All pictures must be work of last 5 years, must be framed, wired and ready for hanging. No paint by numbers.
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M554 Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Tempera, Ink/Alcohol
- M555 Chalk & Oil Pastels, Charcoal, Pen/Ink, Pencil, Colored Pencil, Marker, Wax, Natural Materials, Mixed Media
- M556 Any Medium not listed any subject
Premium – $25.00
- M563 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Feutz Construction
PHOTOGRAPHY – AMATEUR ONLY
Section 002
All Pictures at least 5” x 7″ but no larger than 11” x 14” mounted
Taken Recently
Must be Framed, Wired and Ready for Hanging
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M564 Past Edgar County Fair
- M565 That’s a Winner – Sports Themed photo
- M566 Water Scapes -anything w/water
- M567 Agricultural-Barns, Hay Bales,etc.
- M568 Love the USA – Patriotic photo
- M569 Holiday-any holiday photo
- M570 Tourist Attractions
- M571 Put on a Happy Face -Anything that makes you smile
Premium – $25.00
- M575 Picture Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
PHOTOGRAPHY – PROFESSIONAL ONLY
Section 003
All Entries at least 5” x 7″ but no larger than 11” x 14” mounted
Taken Recently
Must be Framed, Wired and Ready for Hanging
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M576 Past Edgar County Fair
- M577 Candid Street Photo
- M578 Still Life Object (no people or animals)
- M579 Favorite Portrait
- M580 Food – anything with food
- M581 Nature – The Great Outdoors
- M582 Animals or Insects
Premium – $25.00
- M587 Picture Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Lucas Knight – Knight Insurance
STITCHERY
Section 004
Made in last 3 years and in good condition
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M588 Crewel sampler or picture
- M589 Embroidered picture or article
- M590 Counted cross stitch article
- M591 Needlepoint article
- M592 Holiday Stitchery
- M593 Applique or Patchwork Pillow
- Premium – $25.00
- M597 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Soleil Body Salon
CROCHET
Section 005
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M599 Afghan or Bedspread
- M600 Baby Afghan
- M601 Baby Article
- M602 Other Crochet Article
- M603 Any other not listed
- Premium – $25.00
- M609 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Feutz Construction
KNITTING & LOOMED
Section 006
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M610 Hat, Scarf, Mittens, Gloves or Slippers (any)
- M611 Loomed Hat/Headband
- M612 Other Knitted Article
Premium – $25.00
- M616 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
QUILTS
Section 008
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M622 Hand Quilted any style
- M623 Machine Quilted any style
- M624 Baby Quilt
- M625 Any other not listed
Premium – $25.00
- M628 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
MACHINE SEWN ARTICLES
(All in clear plastic bags)
Section 009
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M629 Jacket
- M630 Applique, any other article
- M631 Any other machine sewn article
Premium – $25.00
- M637 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
ANTIQUES
Section 011
All items must be 1950 and earlier
Judging Criteria: Beauty, Rarity, Age, Condition & Quality
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M650 Antique Paper Item
- M651 Antique Kitchen Item
- M652 Antique Baby Item
- M653 Antique Celebrity Memorabilia
- M654 Antique Photograph
- M655 Antique Toy
- M656 Antique China (1 piece)
- M657 Antique Glassware (1 piece)
- M658 Antique Tool (1 piece)
- M659 Small Antique personal item ( shoe, gloves, eyeglasses, etc.)
- M660 Salt & Pepper shakers (1 set)
- M661 Miniature Article (3″ or under)
- M662 Edgar Co. Fair Souvenir (3-5 items)
- M663 Bell 10″ or under (2-5 items)
- M664 Political or Advertising Buttons
- M665 Music Box (3 items max.)
- M666 Any other not listed
Premium – $25.00
- M675 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
HANDICRAFTS
Section 012
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M676 Ceramics, painted, 1 piece or set
- M677 Hand Made Pottery 1 piece or set
- M678 Handmade Jewelry, 3 articles max.
- M679 Handmade Purse
- M680 Metal Craft
- M681 Wood Working
- M682 Wood Carving
- M683 Woven Article
- M684 Wrapped Gift Box (any occasion 8″x 11″ x 10″)
- M685 Christmas Stocking
- M686 Any Holiday Decoration
- M687 Any craft not listed
Premium – $25.00
- M693 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Lucas Knight – Knight Insurance
EXHIBITOR OVER 65
ENTRY FEE $1.00
Section 013
Limited to Edgar County Residents. All entries made by Exhibitor
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M694 Any Hand Crafted Item
- M695 Favorite Memento w/explanation
- M696 Machine Quilt (any size)
Premium – $25.00
- M705 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
COLLECTIONS – NO ANTIQUES
Section 014
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M710 Cookie Cutters (3-6 items)
- M711 Salt & Pepper Shakers (3-6 sets)
- M712 Coffee Mugs/Cups (3-6 items)
- M713 Steins (3-6 items max. height 12″)
- M714 Collector Spoons (max. 8 items)
- M715 Matchbooks (max. 8 items)
- M716 Perfume Bottles (3-6 items)
- M717 Any other not listed
Premium – $25.00
- M718 Sweepstakes
Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
CREATIVE TABLE SETTING COMPETITION
Section 015
Must be a table setting for 1 person. Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware, Napkins & Accessories (including Centerpiece). Needs to match the menu that entrant provides for the competition. Space provided will be 24″ by 30″. Will be judged on Presentation – Creativity and Artistry, Relevance to your theme and Accuracy of set-up.
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M719 Any Holiday Theme
- M720 Down On The Farm Theme
- M721 “That’s a Winner” Any Sports Theme
- M722. Favorite Cartoon
- Premium – $25.00
- M725 Sweepstakes
Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
- SUPER SWEEPSTAKES – SELECTED FROM ALL SWEEPSTAKES IN DEPT. M
Premium – $25.00
M726 Super Sweepstakes
Additional $100 prize to Super Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Cody Ogle – Beck Seeds
