Creative Arts

Fine Arts

Photography

Needlework

Quilts

GENERAL RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. Exhibitors must be residents of KERR, BANDERA, EDWARDS, GILLESPIE, KENDALL, KIMBLE, or REAL counties.

2. An exhibitor entry tag must be filled out completely by each exhibitor. Entries must be entered by one individual unless otherwise specified. Entry divisions are: Arts and Crafts, Painting-Fine Arts, Photography, Needlework, Quilts, Clothing-Sewing, Community or Group, Horticulture, Crops and Product, Canning, Baking and Candy.

3. Individual entries will be checked in and accepted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 beginning 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Judging will on Thursday, October 23, 2008 begins at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Exhibitors are not allowed in exhibit area during judging.

4. Entries must be the work of exhibitor and completed since October 29, 2007 unless otherwise noted. Quilts can take more than one year for completion due to complexity. All work must be completed. No soiled or unsightly entries will be accepted. Exhibitors’ name must not be affixed where it is visible.

5. Baked goods entries will be checked in and accepted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 beginning 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m. Exhibitors may not be in judging area. Enter whole cake, pie, and loaf of bread. For candy, cookies, sweet rolls and muffins, put one dozen (12) per bag. Only prepared pecans are accepted, such as spiced pecans, sugar pecans. All exhibits must be homemade, no cake mixes or pre-made pie crusts. Exhibits must be in or on disposable container or holder. Exhibits must not be cut prior to judging. All exhibits must be covered with clear plastic wrap upon arrival for entry. Baked goods that might require refrigeration shall not be accepted.

6. Canned foods must be in “Standard Containers”, ie. Ball or Kerr pints only, but jellies, jams and preserves may be in ½ pint jars. Containers should be clean and free from rust on the outside. Any jar not sealed will be disqualified. No wax seals. Dried foods or honey do not have to be entered in “Standard Containers”.

7. Plants must be grown by exhibitor and in possession 6 weeks prior to the Fair. Only dish gardens and terrariums may contain decorations. Exhibitor is responsible for watering plants. No water containers will be left in or around exhibit area. Name of plant must be on container either botanical or common.

8. Fine Arts must be framed and ready to hang with wire strung from side to side at least two (2) inches from the top of the frame. Exhibitors’ name must not be affixed where it is visible. Large or heavy paintings are accepted at the option of the Fair Committee.

9. Photography should be either matted or flush mounted on mounting board. Check with photo labs, frame shops or camera supply houses for options. (Warning: many glues and rubber cement will bleed through photo.) The displaying matte should not be larger than 11” X 14”, with an 8” X 10” cut out. Any make of camera or negative size is eligible. By submitting a photograph, the exhibitor grants to the Kerr County Fair Association the right to publish, promote, and exhibit such photographs and the name of the photographer. Exhibitors’ name must not be affixed to the photograph where it is visible

10. The Division Superintendents and assistants are authorized and responsible for receiving entries for each Division and reserve the right to accept or reject entries, depending on the condition or suitability for exhibit. Exhibits must be checked in as set forth in the special rules for each Division.

11. Professional Classes are available in the Arts and Crafts, Quilts, Painting, Needlework, Horticulture, and Clothing Divisions. A professional is defined as one who earns more than 49% of their income from their field of entry, or has had formal training in that field or who teaches.

12. No item for sale in a commercial vendor or display booth may be entered in the Fair for judging.

13. Judging will be on a point system with 1 point being the lowest and 10 points being the highest. The entry receiving the highest score will be awarded Best of Show in each Division and Age Category. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth place ribbons will be awarded in each Class. Best of Show in each Division will be awarded a Rosette ribbon. Judges decisions are final.

14. Entries will be checked out Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All exhibitors must check out their items at the time stated. No one will be responsible for items left in the exhibit area after checkout.

15. Care will be exercised to avoid damage to any article. Security service is provided. Every precaution will be taken to protect all articles. In no case will the Kerr County Fair Association be responsible for damage, theft, breakage, or any other type of loss, and it is upon these conditions that exhibits are entered and received for show in the Fair.

Compton’s of Kerrville, Inc.

Heating & Air Conditioning

Over 50 Years of Service

Comptons - Trane

Authorized Dealer

1300 Broadway

Kerrville, TX 78028

(830)896-2633

WD Compton

DIVISION 1: ARTS AND CRAFTS

1. Individual exhibit entries will be accepted Thursday, October 23, 2008 beginning 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2. An exhibitor tag must be filled out completely by each exhibitor.

3. Judging will begin at 7:00 p.m., exhibitors’ shall not be in judging area at time of judging. Judges decisions are final.

4. Pictures and wall hangings must NOT be ready for hanging, to make for ease of judging. Exhibitor’s name must not be affixed where it is visible.

5. Exhibit must have been made since October 29, 2007 If exhibiting more than one item in same class, the items will compete against each other. No soiled or unsightly entries will be accepted.

6. Exhibits not auctioned must be removed Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Age Categories

1. Ages 3 - 5 2. Ages 6 - 10 3. Ages 11 – 18 4 . Adults - Amateur

Classes

1. Ceramics	11. Mosaic
2. Decorations (holiday)	12. Paper Art
3. Decoupage	13. Plastic Canvas
4. Doll Making	14. Pottery
5. Flower Arrangement (any material)	15. Sculpture
6. Jewelry	16. Stained Glass
7. Leather Craft	17. Stenciling
8. Macrame’	18. String Art
9. Metal Craft	19. Weaving
10. Models	20. Woodworking

Hometown Crafts & Gifts

*Craft Supplies * Framing * Floral * Gifts*

841 Junction Hwy.

Kerrville, Texas

Telephone: (830) 896-5944 FAX: (830) 895-2192

DIVISION 2: PAINTING - FINE ARTS

1. Individual exhibit entries will be accepted Thursday, October 23, 2008, beginning 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2. An exhibitor tag must be filled out completely by each exhibitor.

3. Judging will begin at 7:00 p.m., exhibitors’ shall not be in judging area at time of judging. Judges decisions are final.

4. Exhibit must have been made since October 29, 2007. If exhibiting more than one item in same class, the items will compete against each other. No soiled, unsightly, or obscene entries will be accepted.

5. Fine Arts must be framed and ready to hang with wire strung from side to side at least two (2) inches from the top of the frame. Large or heavy paintings are accepted at the option of the Fair committee.

6. Exhibits not auctioned must be removed Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Age Categories

1. Ages 3 - 5 2. Ages 6 - 10 3. Ages 11 – 18 4. Adults - Amateur

Classes

1. Acrylics	6. Ink
2. Chalk/Pastels	7. Mixed Media
3. China Painting	8. Pencil
4. Crayon	9. Oil
5. Finger Paint	10. Water Color

Hometown Crafts

841 Junction Hwy.

Kerrville, Texas

(830) 896-5944

DIVISION 3: PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Individual exhibit entries will be accepted Thursday, October 23, 2008 beginning 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2. An exhibitor tag must be filled out completely by each exhibitor.

3. Judging will begin at 7:00 p.m., exhibitors’ shall not be in judging area at time of judging. Judges decisions are final.

4. Photography should be either matted or flush mounted on mounting board. Check with photo labs, frame shops or camera supply houses for options. (Warning: many glues and rubber cements will bleed through photo.) The displaying matted should not be larger than 11”X14”, with an 8”X10” cut out.

5. By submitting a photograph, the exhibitor grants the Kerr County Fair Association the right to publish and exhibit such photograph and the name of the photographer. Exhibitor’s name must not be affixed to the photograph, where it is visible.

6. Any make of camera or negative size is eligible.

7. Photographs taken between October 29, 2007 to present are eligible.

8. Exhibits not auctioned must be removed Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Age Categories

Youth Adult

Classes

Class 1: - Black and White

Item #1 - Natural Environment	Item #2 - People (at work or play)
Item #3 – Events	Item #4 - Places
Item #5 - Animals (pets, wild, work)	Item #6 – Buildings or Structures

Class 2: - Color
Item #1 - Natural Environment	Item #2 - People (at work or play)
Item #3 – Events	Item #4 - Places
Item #5 - Animals (pets, wild, work)	Item #6- Buildings or Structures

DIVISION 4: NEEDLEWORK

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