Dept. M – Textiles & Fine Arts
Amount Offered $1196.00
Bea Brennan Superintendent
(217) 497-0997
Fair Office open for entries July 19, 20 and 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Entry fee $2.00
- Entries close Friday, July 21, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
- Entries may be placed in Art Hall Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, July 23, 2017, 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 23, 2017
- Entries must be removed between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017.
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 23, 2017 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
- M552 Landscape Oil Painting
- M553 Any Other Oil Painting
- M554 Acrylic
- M555 Pencil, pen, chalk, crayon or charcoal any subject
- M556 Any Medium not listed any subject
Premium – $10.00
- M563 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by First Bank & Trust, Paris, IL
PHOTOGRAPHY – AMATEUR
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 Edgar County Fair 2016
- M565 Portrait of Groups or Animals
- M566 Water Scapes -anything w/water
- M567 Agricultural-Barns & Hay Bales
- M568 Color It Red-any photo with red color as the main focus
- M569 Holiday-any holiday photo
- M570 Tourist Attractions
- M571 Smile-Anything that makes you smile
Premium – $10.00
- M575 Picture Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston State Farm Insurance
PHOTOGRAPHY – PROFESSIONAL
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 Edgar County Fair 2016
- M577 Candid Street Photograph
- M578 Still Life Object (no people or animals)
- M579 Portrait (black & white or sepia)
- M580 Food – anything with food
- M581 Photo with verbage
- M582 Nature – Lightning photos
- M583 Smile – Anything that makes you smile
Premium – $10.00
- M587 Picture Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Friends of the Fair-Rick & Bea Brennan
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
- M594 Counted Cross Stitch Pillow
- M595 Needlepoint Pillow
Premium – $10.00
- M597 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Dimond Bros. Insurance
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 Tablecloth
- M604 Any other not listed
Premium – $10.00
- M609 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Feutz Construction
KNITTING
Section 006
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M610 Baby Article
- M611 Hat, Scarf, Mittens, Gloves & Slippers
- M612 Afghan
- M613 Loomed Hat
- M614 Loomed Headband
- M615 Other Knitted Article
Premium – $10.00
- M616 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Dimond Bros. Insurance
QUILTS
Section 008
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M622 Hand Pieced, Hand Quilted
- M623 Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
- M624 Machine Appliqued, Machine Quilted
- M625 Any other not listed
Premium – $10.00
- M628 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Brenda Wright-Something Different
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 – $10.00
- M637 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Dimond Bros. Insurance
POTPOURRI
Section 010
One item only no pairs except where indicated
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
- M638 Handmade Purse
- M639 Textile Painted or Stenciled Article
- M640 Woven Article
- M641 Rug
- M642 Any other not listed
Premium – $10.00
- M649 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Dimond Bros. Insurance
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIONS
Section 011
All items must be older than 50 years
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 – $10.00
- 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 Leather Craft
- M680 Metal Craft
- M681 Wood Working
- M682 Wood Carving
- M683 Wall Hanging fabric
- M684 Woven Basket
- M685 Christmas Stocking
- M686 Any Holiday Decoration
- M687 Any other not listed
Premium – $10.00
- M693 Sweepstakes
- Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Gopher Excavating & Pools
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 Hand Crafted Item
- M695 Favorite Memento w/explanation
- M696 Machine Quilt (any size)
- M697 Photography (any subject)
Premium – $10.00
- 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 – $10.00
- M705 Sweepstakes
Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Soleil Body Salon & Gift Boutique
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 ThemePremium – $10.00
- M725 Sweepstakes
Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston State Farm Insurance
