Chairperson: Carolyn Himmelright – (250) 842-8714
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: The Quilter’s Corner
Field’s Vanderhoof
Special Rules:
1. All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
2. All entries must be clean and pressed.
3. Entries must NOT have identification marks of any kind except on the entry tag.
4. When possible, entries should have the backs exposed for judges to view.
5. Pre-stamped kits are acceptable. Judging will be based on the quality of work.
6. Entries suitable for hanging should be covered with plastic on hangers.
7. Crochet items may be pinned to a stiffened backing so the design of the work will be well shown.
8. For all 'Other' classes, entries will be judged on its own merit or with other of like kind.
9. One entry per Exhibitor in each class except where otherwise specified.
Section 1 Embroidery
Class
1701 Cross - stitch, counted
1702 Embroidery
1703 Holiday Ornament
1704 Other, does not fit in any above classes (max. two entries)
Section 2 Hand Knitting
Class
1705 Afghan, any size
1706 Adult clothing article any kind, (max of 2 entries)
1707 Baby clothing article
1708 Gloves or mittens
1709 Any small article (e.g. potholder, scarf, etc)
1710 Headgear (e.g. toque, headband)
1711 Socks
1712 Toy, doll, or stuffed animal
1713 Other, does not fit in any above classes (max 2 entries)
Section 3 Crocheting
Class
1714 Afghan
1715 Baby Afghan
1716 Any small article (e.g. potholder, scarf)
1717 Doily, any size
1718 Baby clothing article
1719 Adult clothing article
1720 Toy, doll, or stuffed animal
1721 Other, does not fit in any above classes (max. 2 entries)
Section 4 Sewing
Class
1722 Apron
1723 Serged clothing article
1724 Unserged clothing article
1725 Holiday Ornament or Accessory (e.g. Advent Calendar, tree ornament, etc)
1726 Small project (e.g. tea cozy, oven mitt, potholder, handbag, etc)
1727 Hand sewn object
1728 Other, does not fit in any above classes (max. two entries)
Section 5 Home Furnishings and Novelties
Class
1729 Pillow or cushion
1730 Rug
1731 Stuffed Animal
1732 Wall Hanging
1733 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max. two entries)
Section 6 Fair Theme
Class
1734 Any Item - "Harvest in the Valley"
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