BOULDER COUNTY FAIR RULES
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How to Enter:
DEPARTMENT 107 OPEN CLASS HERITAGE ARTS Superintendent: Jamie Quirk
Exhibit Building
Thursday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Thursday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. until done
Thursday, August 10 – Sunday August 13, 10:00am – 10:00pm Monday, August 14, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Entries will open online beginning June 5, 2023 at:
https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/18378
Entries must be completed by July 13, 2023
If you have any questions regarding entering, please email the Fair Office at info@bouldercountyfair.org
Judging Criteria:
RULES:
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Read Open Class Creative Living Rules and Boulder County General Rules and Regulations.
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Items must be clean, but need not be “new.” They may have been worn or used during the year, but must not look worn-out. Soiled garments will be disqualified.
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Bring garments on plain hangers only. (Superintendent will not be responsible for special hangers.)
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AllItemsmusthavebeencompletedwithinthepast2years.
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a) Beauty & originality |
30 Points |
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b) Craftsmanship |
30 Points |
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c) Harmony of color & materials |
20 Points |
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d) Suitability for use |
20 Points |
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EntriesmaynothavebeenenteredinapreviousBoulderCountyFair.
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Allarticlesenteredmustbeclean.
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AllworkmustbedonebyExhibitorinallentries.
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Articles that have name labels or “created by” tags need to be removed or cover the
tags or labels.
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Allarticleswillbejudgedonworkmanship,design,andsuitabilitytopurpose.
10.Entries may be assigned to another class at the discretion of the judge or
superintendent.
CLASS: Clothing Construction
State on a 3" x 5" index card: a. Ageofexhibitor
b. Typeoffabric
c. Hand or machine sewn d. Purpose
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Clothing Article (Dress, Shirt, Pants, etc.)
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Accessories (Tie, Belt, Scarf, Bag, Hat, Apron, Bib, etc.)
CLASS: Hand Spinning
State on a 3" a.
b. c. d. e. f.
x 5" index card: Ageofexhibitor Typeoffiber
Fiber preparation Methodofdyeing Methodofspinning Purpose
All skeins must be two or more ply, spun smooth and even unless otherwise noted. Craftsmanship and suitability for use score will also be based on preparation of fiber, consistency, size, twist, and strength.
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Animal Fiber (e.g., sheep, alpaca, silk), single or multi-ply
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Plant fiber (e.g., cotton, flax, soy silk), single or multi-ply
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Synthetic (e.g., acrylic), single or multi-ply
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Blends of any above fiber, single or multi-ply
CLASS: Hand Weaving
State on a 3” x 5” card:
a. Age of Exhibitor
b. Type of fiber
c. Method of weaving d. Description of project
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Hand woven clothing
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Hand woven accessory
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Hand woven household article
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Miscellaneous: off-loom, 3 dimensional, free-form, or other hand-woven objects
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Tapestry – wall hanging
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Rug (Braided and woven)
CLASS: Knitting
State on a 3” x 5” card:
a. Age of Exhibitor
b. Type of fiber
c. Gauge/Needle size used d. Description of project
13. Afghan
14. Sweater or other garment
15. Accessories (Socks, gloves/mittens, scarves, hats, etc.) 16. Any other knitted item
CLASS: Crochet
State on a 3” x 5” card:
a. Age of Exhibitor
b. Type of fiber
c. Gauge/Hook size used d. Description of project
17. Afghan
18. Sweater or other garment
19. Accessories (Socks, gloves/mittens, scarves, hats, etc.) 20. Any other knitted item