2023
DEPARTMENT V2
HOBBY SHOW
Premiums Offered $2,265.00
Holly Wallander, Superintendent
Phone 814/571-0808
All entries must be in writing or completed online.
Entries in this class close on the Saturday before the fair at Noon. Exhibits awarded first premium in last years show will not be eligible to enter this year.
Entries must be delivered by 4:00 PM Monday, before the fair. Judging starts at 5:00 PM on Monday. Building will open at 9:00 AM on Tuesday.
Persons exhibiting must secure a Membership Ticket for $25.00.
No electricity allowed for displays. Space is limited to 2’ x 2’ or less. Entries limited to one entry per category.
Fair Association and Superintendent will not be responsible for articles lost, broken, or stolen. Superintendent reserves the right to reject late entries in case of space shortage. All handmade articles must be work of exhibitor.
Articles will be released on Saturday at 4:00- 6:00 PM and must be picked up by 8:00 PM building closes at 8:00 PM Saturday. Superintendent is not responsible after 8:00 PM on Saturday for articles left in building.
An exhibitor cannot receive the Best of Show Trophy 2 years in a row.
A trophy will be awarded for Best Exhibitor.
A plaque will be awarded for the Most Interesting Antique.
Section 1
Collections
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
2200-Animal Bird Or Fowl (limit 8)
2201-Angels (limit 8)
2202-Pocket Knives (limit 8)
2203-Salt & Pepper Shakers (limit 6 sets)
2204-Tooth Pick Holders (limit 6)
2205-Shot Glasses (limit 10)
2206-Pocket Watch Collection (limit 8)
2207-Money Clip Collection (limit 8)
2208-Horse Collection (limit 6)
2209-Frog Collection (limit 6)
2210-Christmas Tree Ornaments (limit 6)
2211-Banks (limit 4)
2212-Tractor Collection (limit 6)
2213-Newer Tin Collection (limit 8)
2214-Porcelain Bells (limit 6)
2215-Teapots (6)
2216-Miscellaneous (1 entry, limit size)
2217-Fishing Lure Collection (limit 8)
2218-Santa Claus Collection (limit 6) not stuffed
2219–Bears, not stuffed
2220-Wine Glass Collection (limit 6)
2221-Plate Collections on stands (limit 6)
2222–Military Memorabilia (limit 8)
2223-Belt Buckle Collection (limit 6)
Section 2
Photography
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00. 4th-$3.00
A plaque will be awarded for Best Photography. Must be work of exhibitor and entries limited to one in each category. Pictures need to be taken within the last two years. Maximum of 8”x10”, minimum of 5”x7”, and must be mounted with not less than a 1” margin. No professionals may show. (A professional is a person who does photography for a livelihood or has a degree or teaches photography). May not enter photographs taken from other pictures.
No names please.
NO GLASS
Please label where picture was taken, if possible.
2230-Spring Scene
2231-Winter Scene
2232-Farm Scene
2233-Lake Scene
2234-Wild Animals Or Birds
2235-Family Pet
2236-Flowers
2237-Sunset or Sunrise
2238-Closeup (person)
2239-Foreign Country Photo
2240-Spirit Of America, must include American Flag
2241-Barns
2242-Clouds Or Storm Clouds
2243-Closeup (other than person)
2244-Child-life
2245-Humorous
2246-Landscape/Seascape
2247-Fall Scene
2248-Whiteside County Fair
2249-Farm Animal
2250-Summer Scene
2251-Enhanced or Altered Photography, include original
2252-Picture of Whiteside County
2253-Miscellaneous
Section 3
Black & White Photography Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00. 4th-$3.00
NO GLASS
Label where picture taken, if possible.
2260-Antique Photographs, no size limit, must be at least 75 years old
2261-Farm Scene
2262-Domestic Animal(s)
2263-Monument
2264-Church
2265-Family
2266-Close-up (other than person)
2267-Child-Life
2268-Miscellaneous
2269-Wild Animal or Bird
Section 4
Photography-Advanced
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00, 4th-$3.00
NO GLASS
May have sold photography, but DO NOT make a living from it.
Please label where picture taken.
2270-Landscape
2271-Farm Scene
2272-Pets
2273-Flowers
2274-Summer
Section 5
Art
Premiums-1st-$10.00, 2nd-$9.00, 3rd-$8.00
Must be work of exhibitor (not traced or copied) and must be mounted. Framed art must have a way to hang picture on wall.
Must be original. Limited to one entry in each category.
Notes to explain or bring out the interesting points of your exhibit are much desired, it helps judges as well as the viewer.
No names please.
NO GLASS.
2275-Portrait Or Figure
2276-Scenery – Oil Painting
2277-Drawing (ink, charcoal, etc.)
2278-Floral Watercolor
2279-Acrylic –includes markers
2280-Abstract Painting
2281-Collage (poster board with 1” border)
2282-Bird Or Animal
2283-Lead Pencil
2284-Cartoon Drawing
2285-Miscellaneous
2286-Technical Art-ComputerDesign
2287-Calligraphy
2288-Watercolor Scenery
Section 6
Adult Coloring
Premiums: 1st-$10.00, 2nd-$9.00, 3rd-$8.00
Must be work of exhibitor. One entry per category. Pages may be from book or matted.
2290-Floral
2291-Animal
2292-Mandala
2293-Create Your Own Mandala
2294 Miscellaneous
Section 7
Miscellaneous Handmade Articles
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
Handmade articles must be by exhibitor. Limit one entry per category.
2301-Holiday Arrangement
2302-Artificial Flower Arrangement or Centerpiece
2303-Scrapbook (limit 1)
2304-Decorated Wreath
2305-Wire Wrapped Jewelry (limit 6)
2306-Small Handmade Wood Article (limit 1)
2307-Handmade Necklaces (limit 4)
2308-Large Handmade Wood Article (limit 1)
2309-Handmade Wood Carving
2310-Handmade Bracelets (limit 6)
2311-Handmade Rings (limit 6)
2312-Hand Made Greeting Card (limit 2)
2313-Miscellaneous
Section 8
Antiques
Premiums: 1st-12.00, 2nd-$11.00, 3rd-$10.00
2320-Miscellaneous
2321-Antique Lantern (limit 1)
2322-Green Depression Glass (limit 6)2
323-Antique Coffee Pot (limit 1)
2324-Enamel Ware – Any Color (limit 4)
2325-Milk Glass (limit 6)
2326-Antique Tin Collection (limit 8)
2327-Most Interesting Antique (limit 1)
2328-Antique Clock (limit 1)
2329-Small Hand Tools (limit 8)
2330-Antique Toy (limit 1)
2331-Cast Iron Item (limit 1)
2332-Whiteside County Fair Memorabilia (limit 6)
2333-Old Kitchen Tools-egg beater, whisks, etc. (limit 8)
2334-Yellow Enamel Ware (limit 4)
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2023
DEPARTMENT PQ
JUNIOR HOBBIES
Premiums Offered
$1,200.00
Holly Wallander, Superintendent
Phone 814/571-0808
This department is open only to boys and girls who are 21 years of age or younger as of September 1, 2022. All entries must be in writing. Exhibits awarded first premium in last years show will not be eligible to enter this year.
Entries in this class close on the Friday before the fair at 4:00 PM. Entries must be delivered by 4:00 PM Monday. Judging starts at 5:00 PM that evening. Persons exhibiting must secure a Membership Ticket for $25.00. Children through age 11 can purchase a children’s Weekly Pass for $5.00.
Articles will be released Saturday at 4:00-6:00 PM and must be picked up at 8:00 PM on Saturday.
All other rules follow the open show rules.
Division I
Age Group 6-9 years
Section 1
Collections
One entry per category.
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2750-Animal, not stuffed (8)
2751-Farm Machinery, (2’x2’ space)
2752-Beanie Babies (8)
2753-Miscellaneous
2754-Any Collection Not Listed, Girl
2755-Any Collection Not Listed, Boy
2756-Action figure (limit 6)
2757-Barbie Dolls (6)
Section 2
Art
Must be work of exhibitor. No names, please. Framed art must have a way to hang pictures on wall.
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2758-Fingerpaint
2759-Crayon Coloring
2760-Collage
2761-Marker
2762-Sponge Painting
Section 3
Miscellaneous
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
2763-Lego or Mega, not kit, (2’x2’ space)
2764-Lego or Mega, from kit, (2’x2’ space)
2765-Favorite Stuffed Animal (1)
2766-Small Rock Collection (12)
Division II
Age Group 10 thru 13 years
Same rules as Division I
Section 4
Collections
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
One entry per category. Not to exceed 2′ x 2′ area.
2800-Model Cars (4)
2801-Animal Collection (not stuffed) (limit 8)
2802-Farm Machinery (limited to 2’x2′ space)
2803-Sunglasses (10)
2804-Beanie Babies (limit 8)
2805-Bear Collection, Not Stuffed (limit 6)
2806-Snow Globes (limit 4)
2807-Miscellaneous
2808-Snowmen (limit 6)
2809-Any Collection Not Listed, Girls (limit 8)
2810-Super Hero (2’x2’ space)
2811-Mixed Animal Collection (limit 10)
2812-Disney Collection (limit 6)
2813-Banks (limit 4)
2814-Any Collection Not Listed, Boys (limit 8)
Section 5
Art
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
Notes to explain or bring out the interesting points of your exhibit are much desired, it helps judges as well as the viewer.
No names please.
NO GLASS. Framed art must have a way to hang pictures on wall. Must be mounted with 1″ border. Same rules as open show.
2820-Charcoal or Pastel
2821-Technical Art Computer Design
2822-Cartoon Drawing
2823-Felt Pen Drawing
2824-Lead Pencil
2825-Colored Pencil (may be from book or matted)
2826-Pen and Ink
2827-Collage (poster board with 1″ border)
2828-Miscellaneous
2829-Paint
2830-Watercolor
Section 6
Miscellaneous
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
One entry per category.
2835-Handmade Wood Article
2836-Lego or Mega Blocks Made Article (not a kit)
2837-Lego or Mega Blocks Made Article Kit
2838-Banks (4)
2839-Science Project (broad interpretation)
2840-Vintage Cars & Trucks (6)
Section 7
Photography
Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
Must be work of exhibitor and entries limited to one in each category. Pictures need to be taken within the last two years. Maximum of 8”x10”, minimum of 5”x7”, and must be mounted with not less than a 1” margin. May not enter photographs taken from other pictures.
Notes to explain or bring out the interesting points of your exhibit are much desired, it helps judges as well as the viewer.
No names please.
NO GLASS
Please label where picture was taken, if possible.
2845-Farm Scene
2846-Fall Scene
2847-Miscellaneous
2848-Friends
2849-Pets
Division III
Age group 14 to 21 years
Rules same as Division I.
Section 8
Collections
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
One entry per category.
2855-Sports Collectibles (limit 6)
2856-Mugs (limit 5)
2857-Key Chains (limit 10)
2858-Miscellaneous
2859-Painted Rock Collection (6)
2860-Marvel Collection (8)
2861-Handmade Jewelry, made with stone beads
2862-Handmade Jewelry, made with glass beads
2863-Model Cars (4)
Section 9
Art
Premiums: 1st-$7.00, 2nd-$6.00, 3rd-$5.00
Rules same as open show.
2865-Watercolor
2866-Charcoal or Pastel
2867-Computer Generated Art
2868-Decoupage
2869-Paint
2870-Pencil
2871-Miscellaneous
2872-Melted Crayon
2873-Painted Rock Art
Section 10
Miscellaneous
Premiums: 1st-$6.00, 2nd-$5.00, 3rd-$4.00
One entry per category.
2875-Small Handmade Wood Article (limit 1)
2876-Lego-Not a kit (limit 2 ft. x 2 ft. space)
2877-Banks (limit 4)
2878-Comic Books (limit 6)
2879-Vintage Cars & Trucks (limit 6)
2880-Disney Collection (limit 6)
2881-Large Handmade Wood Article (limit 1)
2882-Any Collection Not Listed, Girls (8)
2883-Any Collection Not Listed, Boys (8)
2884-Lego Kit (limit 2 ft. x 2 ft. space)
Section 11
Photography
Premiums: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00
Must be work of exhibitor and entries limited to one in each category.
Pictures need to be taken within the last two years.
Maximum of 8”x10”, minimum of 5”x7”, and must be mounted with not less than a 1” margin. May not enter photographs taken from other pictures.
Notes to explain or bring out the interesting points of your exhibit are much desired, it helps judges as well as the viewer.
No names please.
NO GLASS
Please label where picture was taken, if possible.
2885-Farm Scene
2886-Fall Scene
2887-Miscellaneous
2888-Pets
2889-Church
2890-Friends