NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 16th - 18th, 2024

Division 16 – Quilting

Chairperson: Anne Egli – (250) 570-1384
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Quilter’s Corner
                   E. & B. Contracting   
Special Rules:   
1.     An exhibitor may enter two items in each class.
2.     All entries must be handcrafted by the exhibitor.
3.     Items may be entered "FOR DISPLAY ONLY"
4.     Junior and Youth quilters please put a "J" or a "Y" behind the class number.
5.     All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
Definitions:
1.     Quilt - Any size (baby, lap or larger)
2.     Item - Not limited to, but includes potholders, placemats, table runners pillows, clothing etc.
            
Section 1          Quilt or Item that has been Hand Quilted by Exhibitor
Class    
1600     Pieced
1601     Pieced using a pre-cut (layer cake, charm, or jelly roll fabrics)
1602     Using a pre-printed panel
1603     Theme, a quilt or item based on the fair’s theme of “Harvest in the Valley”. 
1604     Other, an item or quilt that uses a different technique than listed above
            
Section 2          Quilt or Item that has been Machine Quilted by Exhibitor
Class    
1610     Pieced
1611     Pieced using a pre-cut (layer cake, charm, or jelly roll fabrics)
1612     Using a pre-printed panel
1613     Theme, a quilt or item based on the fair’s theme of “Harvest in the Valley”. 
1614     Other, an item or quilt that uses a different technique than listed above
            
Section 3          Quilt or Item that has been Machine Quilted by Other
Class    
1620     Pieced
1621     Pieced using a pre-cut (layer cake, charm, or jelly roll fabrics)
1622     Using a pre-printed panel
1623     Theme, a quilt or item based on the fair’s theme of “Harvest in the Valley”. 
1624     Other, an item or quilt that uses a different technique than listed above


Entry Form

FALL FAIR

Divisions 8-22 Special Rules:

This year's theme:  Harvest in the Valley

1.  All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
2.  Entries must be brought to the Exhibit Building on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 between 12 noon and 8:00 pm.
3.  No entries will be accepted after 8:00 pm on August 14, 2024.
4.  Exhibits must not show any identification of the Exhibitor, except on the entry ticket. Any signatures on paintings will be covered with painter’s tape.
5.  Complete one Entry Form for each Division.
6.  Prepare your entry papers in advance of registration. Entry forms and exhibitor numbers will be at the library from July 9 - August 13 at noon.
7.  Exhibits must only be picked up after 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
8.  Items left in the Exhibit Building after 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024 will be available in the Exhibition office until September 30, 2024. After that date all items and prize money will become the property of the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society.
9.  Please read Notice to Exhibitors .
10. Classes may be divided at the discretion of the Chairperson or Judge.
11.  Being the only entry in a class does not automatically mean you will get first place. The criteria still has to be met and the placing is up to the judge.
12.  In the adult division only one first and one second will be given out per class.
13.  At the discretion of the judge, if entries are not considered fair quality, awards may not be assigned.
14.  Please return any extra Exhibitor tags to the Exhibit Building.
15.  In the Community class division, it is clearly understood that all entries will be given to a community group and will not be returned to the individual who made them.
16.  Please consult the special rules as printed at the beginning of each division for further information.
17.  PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES FOR ENTRY FEES AND PRIZE MONEY
       a. The entry fee for 2024 will be $1.00 for each entry.
       b. First place prize money $3.00, Second place prize money $2.00

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 16th - 18th, 2024

Phone: 250-567-3011
Email: NechakoExSociety@outlook.com

Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds
PO Box 863
4051 Northside Road
Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0