ART & CRAFTS
HORTICULTURE * SPECIAL & CULINARY COMPETITIONS
GENERAL RULES & JUDGING DATES
Chairperson: Nancy Traver Location:
Exhibit Hall "A"
Co-Chairperson: Kelly Tinkle * Needle
Craft: Flo Dutro
Practical Art: Dianne
Jackson
Horticulture Show: Chairperson - India Kurtz
AGE DIVISIONS
| ADULT DIVISIONS | YOUNG AMERICAN DIVISIONS | YOUTH DIVISIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Years (80+) | Ages (16-18) Senior Division | Ages (10-12) Senior Division |
| Senior (60-79) | Ages (13-15) Junior Division | Ages (6-9) Junior Division |
| Adult (19-59) |
ENTRIES for art and crafts will be ACCEPTED IN EXHIBIT HALL "A", SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, FROM 9:00 a.m. UNTIL 8:00 p.m. Entry tags will be available when you check in. Entry fees are not required for art and craft entries. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to know the General Rules and Regulations as well as the Special Rules that govern the individual competitions entered, please check carefully the division you are interested in.
Articles must be the original work of the exhibitor and not previously exhibited in the Greater Jacksonville Fair. Exhibitors may enter no more than five (5) items in any one classification with the exception of fine art, gems and minerals, (see special rule.) Names must not be visible on any article. In all categories, age must appear on the tag attached to the article or it will not be judged. Excessive size or soiled articles will not be accepted. Framed entries, plaques, mobiles, etc., must be equipped with hanging wire of sufficient strength to support the article. Articles received will be under the control and jurisdiction of The Greater Jacksonville Fair Association. Every possible care will be taken to prevent damage, but in no case will The Fair Association be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. The Chairperson reserves the right to refuse any article. Premium money will be paid on the basis of the Judges records, not by the ribbon that may be attached to the article. Honorable Mention Awards earn no cash premiums. Awards are limited to 3 per category.
RELEASE DATES
ARTS & CRAFT ARTICLES MAY BE PICKED UP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, BEGINNING AT 8:00 p.m. UNTIL 10:00 p.m. Your exhibitors claim check will allow entrance through the Beaver Street Gate. A guard will instruct you where to park FOR PICK UP AND LOADING ONLY; NO EXCEPTIONS. Articles not claimed during these hours will become the property of the Greater Jacksonville Fair Association.
CULINARY COMPETITIONS
Exhibit Hall "A"
GENERAL RULES & JUDGING DATES
Entry fees are not required for Special Contests or Culinary Contests. For Special Contest go to the contest page and click on the information you desire. You may also access rules and information for the Culinary Contests by clicking on the links below. Culinary contestants should bring their entry on the day of the competition to any gate. One (1) person with their entry will be allowed into the fair. All recipes must be typed.
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"Bake For The Cure Contest" |
Wednesday | November 3rd | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | November 6th | 2:00 p.m. | |
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Tuesday | November 9th | 7:00 p.m. |
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Championship |
Thursday | November 11th | 7:00 p.m. |