Dept. M –  Textiles & Fine Arts – 2023

Amount Offered $1285.00

Bea Brennan Superintendent

(217) 497-0997

Judi Craig – Assistant Superintendent

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, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Entries may be placed in Art Hall Saturday, July 22, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and on Sunday, July 23, 2023, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.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, 2023

Entries must be removed between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2023.

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

PLEASE NOTE:  THE ART HALL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE EXHIBITORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC at 12:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023 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 Country Financial Paris

PHOTOGRAPHY – AMATEUR ONLY
Section 002
All Pictures must be at least 5” x 7″ and mounted
Must be Framed, Wired and Ready for Hanging
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
  • M564   Past Edgar County Fair
    • (Memorial Trophy & $50 in Memory of Ned Jenison – presented by Nancy Zeman)
  • 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 Feutz Construction

PHOTOGRAPHY – PROFESSIONAL ONLY
Section 003
All Entries must be at least 5” x 7″ and mounted
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 Terry Elston – State Farm 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
  • Premium – $25.00
  • M609   Sweepstakes
  • Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance

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 Farm Credit Illinois

QUILTS
Section 007
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 Cindy McDaniel in Memory of Chuck McDaniel

MACHINE SEWN ARTICLES
(All in clear plastic bags)
Section 008
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 – AMATEUR
Section 009
All items must be 1950 and earlier
Judging Criteria: Beauty, Authenticity, Rarity, Age, Condition & Quality
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
  • M649   Antique Fabric
  • 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
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ANTIQUES – PROFESSIONAL
Section 010
All items must be 1950 and earlier
Judging Criteria: Beauty, Authenticity, Rarity, Age, Condition & Quality
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
  • M676    Antique Photo
  • M677    Antique Toy
  • M678    Antique Tool
  • M679    Antique Glassware
  • M680    Antique Advertisement
  • M681    Antique Any Other
  • Premium – $25.00
  • M685  Sweepstakes
  • Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance
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HANDICRAFTS
Section 011
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
  • M686   Ceramics, painted, 1 piece or set
  • M687   Hand Made Pottery 1 piece or set
  • M688   Handmade Jewelry, 3 articles max.
  • M689   Handmade Purse
  • M690   Metal Craft
  • M691   Wood Working
  • M692   Wood Carving
  • M693   Woven Article
  • M694   Wrapped Gift Box (any occasion 8″x 11″ x 10″)
  • M695   Christmas Stocking
  • M696   Any Holiday Decoration
  • M697   Any craft not listed
Premium – $25.00
  • M700   Sweepstakes
  • Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Feutz Construction

EXHIBITOR OVER 65
ENTRY FEE $1.00
Section 012
Limited to Edgar County Residents. 
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
  • M701   Any Hand Crafted Item
  • M702   Favorite Memento w/explanation
  • M703   Machine Quilt (any size)
Premium – $25.00
  • M707   Sweepstakes
  • Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Farm Credit Illinois

COLLECTIONS – NO ANTIQUES
Section 013
Premiums – $4.75 | $3.25 | $3.00
  • M708   Cookie Cutters (3-6 items)
  • M709    Salt & Pepper Shakers (3-6 sets)
  • M710   Coffee Mugs/Cups (3-6 items)
  • M711   Steins (3-6 items max. height 12″)
  • M712   Collector Spoons (max. 8 items)
  • M713   Matchbooks (max. 8 items)
  • M714   Perfume Bottles (3-6 items)
  • M715   Any other not listed
Premium – $25.00
  • M718   Sweepstakes
         Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by American Legion Post 211 Paris                  

CREATIVE TABLE SETTING COMPETITION
Section 014
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
  • M723    Any Movie or Book
  • M724    Anything Goes
  • Premium – $25.00
  • M725 Sweepstakes
    Additional $25 prize to Sweepstakes winner – Donated by Terry Elston – State Farm Insurance

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  • 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