Open Class Exhibits
Accepting items completed since August 2023
Superintendent: Sarah Villa 303-918-1217
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, entries are taken 8 am-8 pm, at the Extension Hall, Middle Park Fair Grounds.
Exhibit Hall will be closed Wed., August 7th, all day for judging.
All exhibits must be from Grand and Summit counties and must have been completed since August 1, 2023.
1. There will be a one-dollar ($5) entry fee for each article entered in the Open Classes, except the Participation Classes, 1-7 years old. This does not include school exhibitors or 4-H. Each exhibitor is responsible for registration.
2. All entry tags will be filled out by each exhibitor. All entries must be tagged by an exhibit hall worker.
3. All exhibits must be clean and neatly displayed or may be disqualified before judging.
4. All registered articles will be judged at the judge’s discretion as to the award placing.
5. If there are three similar items that are not listed in the fair book, a class may be made, and they will be judged as a class.
6. There will be a maximum of two entries per person per class.
7. It is very important to follow the instructions for Preserved Foods, see instructions preceding Division 10.
8. All artwork, including children’s, MUST be ready to display. This can include framing and counting.
9. All photography smaller than 8 x 10 must be backed only, with no frames. Photos 8 x 10 or larger can be matted and framed or backed. Backing is strongly recommended for all photography. Backing may be tagboard, construction paper, or matting.
10. All ribbons and exhibits must be picked up between 1 pm and 3 pm on Sunday.
11. Overall Grand Champion and Overall Reserve Grand Champion will be awarded in all categories at the judges’ discretion.
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Categories include Food, Preserved Foods, Agricultural Products, Gardening, Sewing, Quilting, Crocheting/Knitting, Needle/ Fancy Work, Jewelry/ Leatherwork/ Braiding, Pottery/Sculpture, Hobbies, Crafts, Building Sets, Photography, and Art.
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A blue, red, and white ribbon will be awarded in each class at the judges’ discretion. Cash prizes for first, second and third are two dollars, $5, $3, and $2 respectively. All children age 1-7 will receive a participation ribbon.
12. The Exhibit Hall is not responsible for theft or breakage.
Exhibit Hall Age Divisions: Participation Class 1-4 years old, no entry fee, Participation Class 5-7 years old, no entry fee, Junior Class 8-12 years old, Intermediate class 13-17 years old, Open Class 18 and over, Senior Class 65 or over by request only, Professional Classes – exhibitors having sold over $300 of work professionally, by trade in the last year.
Direction for filling out the exhibit card: Please do not separate the exhibit card. Use one card per exhibit. Please fill in the blanks completely, both left and right sides for ONE entry. Print all information. For age divisions and classes see the above information. The remainder of the card will be completed by the fair officials and the judges. The card will be attached to the exhibit by either using a rubber band, safety pin, or tape for photos and art. If you want to prepare your exhibit card prior to registration, please pick up new cards at the CSU Extension Office in Kremmling after July 1, 2023.
LAUREEN JESMER MYERS AWARD – Given to People’s Choice. Exhibit Hall visitors may vote on the entry of their choice.
ROSIE O’HOTTO AWARD – Given to the exhibitor who enters the most entries.
Exhibit Hall
Open to all, the Exhibit Hall is a great way to show off your skills! Whether it be photography, welding, sewing, baking, gardening, Lego assembly, leatherwork, and much more, the Exhibit Hall is the perfect venue to display your items!
Exhibit Hall Rules
1. There will be one dollar ($1) entry fee for each article entered in the Open Classes, except the Participation Classes, 1-7 years old. This does not include school exhibitors or 4-H. Each exhibitor is responsible for registration.
2. All entry fee tags will be filled out by each exhibitor. All entries must be tagged by an exhibit hall worker.
3. All exhibits must be clean and neatly displayed or may be disqualified before judging.
4. All registered articles will be judged at the judge's discretion as to the award placing.
5. If there are three similar items that are not listed in the fair book, a class may be made and they will be judged.
6. There will be a minimum of two entries per person per class.
7. It is very important to follow the instructions for Preserved Foods, see instructions preceding Division 10.
8. All artwork, including children's, MUST be ready to display. This can include framing and mounting.
9. All photography smaller than 8 x 10 must be backed only, with no frames. Photos 8 x 10 or larger can be matted and framed or backed. Backing is strongly recommended for all photography. Backing may be tagboard, construction paper, or matting.
10. All ribbons and exhibits must be picked up between 1 pm and 3 pm on Sunday.
11. Overall Grand Champion and Overall Reserve Grand Champion will be awarded in all categories at the judges' discretion.
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Categories include Food, Preserved Foods, Agriculture Products, Gardening, Sewing, Quilting, Crocheting/Knitting, Needle/Fancy Work, Jewelry/Leather Work/Braiding, Pottery/Sculpture, Hobbies, Crafts, Building Sets, Photography, and Art.
A blue, red, and white ribbon will be awarded in each class at the judges' discretion. Cash prizes for first, second, and third are $5, $3, and $2 respectively. Participation class - 1-4 years old, no entry fee, Participation Class - 5-7 years old, no entry fee, and no awards.
12. The Exhibit Hall is not responsible for theft or breakage.
