2024 Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Aug. 22-Sept. 2, 2024

Creative Activities

Superintendent........................................................................................................................ Tony Schwandt, St. Paul, MN

Secretary....................................................................................................................................... Arlene Restad, Eagan, MN

Board Member, 6th District.............................................................................................................. Kirk Peysar, Aitkin, MN

Creative Activities Rules

1. ENTRIES. Open Monday, May 6. Entries close for all divisions Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. No exceptions.

A. ONLINE REGISTRATION. All entries MUST be registered. Entries close on Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m.

No entries will be accepted after closing date. No entry fee required.

1. Exhibitors will receive an instantaneous email confirmation after competing the online process.

Exhibitors must have a copy printed out or readily available to view on a mobile device during

specified drop-off dates as proof of your registration; when delivering your exhibits.

2. Refer to the "How to Enter Exhibits" document on the creative activities web page for detailed

information and entry procedures. Visit the Minnesota State Fair website to begin the registration

process: competition.mnstatefair.org

B. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION. Must be in our office (not postmarked) by Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. No

entries will be accepted after closing date. All entries MUST be registered. Follow procedure below:

1. On an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper, include 1) first name, last name, address and phone number; 2)

list of exhibit class number(s) and a description for each exhibit.

2. Mail to: Competition Department - c/o: Creative Activities, Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling

Ave.N.,St.Paul,MN55108.

3. YouwillreceiveapaperconfirmationofyourentriesviaUSPS mail.

4. Exhibitors must have a copy printed out or readily available to view on a mobile device during

specified drop-off dates as proof of your registration; when delivering your exhibits.

C. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED.

2. ELIGIBILITY.

A. Entry limit for Divisions 1-5. No more than one entry will be permitted in any class by one exhibitor. A

singleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)fornomorethan25classesTOTALinDivisions1-5

(needlecraft,garmentmaking,handcrafts,collectionsandseniorcitizen).

B. Entry limit for Division 6. A single exhibitor may register (sign up online) for up to 30 classes in Division 6

(baked goods). An exhibitor who registers for more than 20 classes in Division 6 will need to narrow down

toamaximumof20entriesthattheywilldeliver.Specialcontests(classes1090-1092)areincludedinthe

registration limit. Family members and/or people living at the same address (household) may register and

enter exhibits in the same class as long as each entry is prepared separately; multiple entries from the

samebatcharenotallowed.

C. Entry limit for Division 7.Asingleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)forupto30classesinDivision7

(canning).Anexhibitorwhoregistersformorethan20classesinDivision7willneedtonarrowdowntoa

maximum of 20 entries that they will deliver. Family members and/or people living at the same address

(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthesameclassaslongaseachentryisprepared

separately; multiple entries from the same batch are not allowed.

D. Entries in creative activities are limited to bona fide living residents of Minnesota and must be the work of

the exhibitor completed within three (3) years preceding the 2024 State Fair.

E. Exhibits that have won a first-place at a previous Minnesota State Fair are not eligible for entry, except in

bakedproductsandcanningdivisions.

F. Entries are open to any individual 14 years of age or older as of the first day of the fair (exception: some of

the special contests have different age requirements; see individual special contest rules).

G. Exhibit represents a recreational hobby and is not used as any means of livelihood, directly or indirectly, as

determinedbytheStateFairstaff.Incaseofprotest,refertostatestatutesdocument.

H. Winnersinclassesdesignated“Sweepstakes”areselectedfromfirst-placewinnersinqualifyingclasses.

I. Managementreservestherighttorefuseentrytounusuallylargeorheavyexhibitsthataredifficultto

handleanddisplay.Pre-approvalbysuperintendentisrequiredforlargeexhibits.

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J. Notreeskirts,plasticneedlepointcanvas,pillowcases,tiedquilts,plasticmilkcartons,cans,aprons,dish

towels,dishcloths,potholders,napkins,diamondartorartmadefromkits,weddinggownsorbaptismal

gowns,yardart,photography,drawingsonpaper,wreaths,doiliesoranytypeoftaxidermywillbe

acceptedinanycategory.

K. "Nototherwisespecified(NOS)"classesareonlyforsuchentriesthathavenoregularclasseslisted.If

thereisanexistingclasswhereanentryfits,itcannotbeenteredinNOSandwillbemovedbystaffor

judgestotheappropriateclasstobejudgedagainstlikeentries.Thisdecisionisfinalbasedonjudgeand

staffassessment.

L. TheMinnesotaStateFairisnotresponsibleforanylostordamagedentries.Thisisanat-willexhibit,and

stafftakeseveryprecautionpossibletoensureeachexhibitistreatedwithcare.TheMinnesotaStateFair

doesnotinsureanyexhibitenteredintheCreativeActivitiesBuilding.Ifanexhibitorfeelsitisnecessary,

theymustpurchaseinsuranceattheirownexpense.

3. DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS.

A. Entriesinneedlecraft,garmentmaking,handcrafts,collectionsandworkofseniorcitizenswillbereceived

Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.; to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 12,

from10a.m.to7p.m.AllentriesmustbereceivedbyMonday,Aug.12,at7p.m.Allentriesmustbe

registeredPRIORtodelivery.QuiltsandrugsenteredinCountySweepstakesContestswillbereceivedup

toWednesday,Aug.14;atnoon.DeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesBuilding.

B. EntriesincannedandpreservedfoodswillbereceivedSaturday,Aug.10,from10a.m.to5p.m.;and

Sunday,Aug.11,from11a.m.to5p.m.DeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnexonthewestsideofthe

building.

C. EntriesinbakedproductswillbereceivedSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.ALLbakedproducts

shouldbedeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnexonthewestsideofthebuilding.

D. Duetolimitedstoragespace,earlydrop-offislimitedonlytothosewhoareunabletodelivertheirexhibits

duringthedesignateddatesabove.EarlydropoffbeginsWednesday,July31,throughWednesday,Aug.

7(excludingSaturdayandSunday),from8a.m.to4:30p.m.,attheAdminTooBuilding(locatedat1312

CosgroveAve.onthefairgrounds).NoitemswillbeacceptedbeforeJuly31.NOEXCEPTIONS.

1. Allitemsmustberegisteredpriortoearlydrop-off.AprintedcopyoftheemailconfirmationMUST

accompanyearlydeliveries;exhibitorsmustattachtoeachexhibit:1)exhibitornumber,2)class

number,3)descriptionofentry.

2. Noheavyitemsorexhibitsrequiringspecialhandlingwillbeacceptedforearlydelivery(thisincludes

furniture,oversizeditems,canoesandboats).Ifyouarenotsureyourpiecewillbeacceptedforearly

delivery,callthecompetitionofficePRIORtodelivery,651-288-4417.Nobakedgoodsareaccepted

forearlydelivery.

3. AllexhibitsMUSTBEREGISTEREDpriortobeingdelivered.

E. Competitorswhosendexhibitsbymailorexpressshoulddosoatleastthreeweeksbeforetheopening

dayofthefair.Addressto:SuperintendentofCreativeActivities,MinnesotaStateFair,1265SnellingAve.

N.,St.Paul,MN55108.

1. Thesender’snameandaddressmustbeplainlywrittenontheoutsideofthepackageandalso

placedonacardinside.

2. ALISTOFTHEEXHIBITSBEINGSENTMUSTBEENCLOSED.

3. Departmentclerkswillclassifyentries,prepareentrytagsandattachthemtoeachexhibitsent.

4. ONLYUSPS,UPSorFedExdeliverieswillbeaccepted.Directionsforreturnshipmentofexhibits

post-fairshouldbegiven,andmoneyorchecks(payableto:MinnesotaStateFair)mustbeenclosed

tocovercostofreturningentriestoexhibitor.DoNOTsendstamps.RETURNOFEXHIBIT:See#5,

5. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO BEING SENT.

F. Do NOT bring in props to accompany the exhibit. They will not be used and are at risk of being

misplaced.

4. JUDGING.

A. Alljudges'decisionsarefinal.

B. Errorsoromissionstothepublishedresults,premiumchecksorscorecardsmustbesentinwritingwithin

10daysafterthefairclosesto[email protected].

C. Judgingofallexhibits(exceptentriesinthebakedproductsdivision)willbeconductedMonday,Aug.12to

Monday,Aug.19.Shouldanyexhibitbeenteredinthewrongclassandtheerrorbediscoveredbeforethe

judging,thesuperintendentmaymakepropercorrectionintheentry.

D. Aduplicatescorecardwillbereturnedtotheexhibitorforeachscoredexhibittohelpmakethereasonsfor

decisionsapparent.Thesweepstakeswinnerischosenfromthefirst-placewinnerswithinacategory.

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E. Judgesareinstructednottoawardribbonsunlessentriesaredeemedworthyofmerit.Ifnocompetition

existsandanexhibitisnotworthyofafirst-placeribbon,thejudgemayawardasecondorathirdplace

ribbonpertheirjudgment.Inlargeclasses,ALLentriesareevaluated,butonlythetop25willbescored

andreceiveareturnedscorecard.

F. Onlyfinishedormountedworkwillbeaccepted.Wallhangingsandpicturesmusthaveameansof

hangingthem.Anyexhibitdisplayingexhibitor’snamemustbecoveredbystitchedclothorheavytape.

G. Soiledentriesandanyentrythatisdamporwetwillnotbejudged.

H. Everyeffortwillbemadetodisplayentriesinanattractivearrangementandperdisplayspaceavailable.

TheStateFairreservestherighttorejectanyexhibitofferedifitisobjectionableinanyway,ifitrequires

anexcessiveamountofspace,orifthecapacityofthedepartmenthasbeenreached.Duetothenumber

ofentries,allentriesmaynotbedisplayed.

I. ResultswillbeavailableneartheofficeintheCreativeActivitiesBuildingduringthefairandatmnstatefair.

org.Noresultswillbegivenoverthephonepriortothestartofthefair.

5. RETURN OF EXHIBITS.

A. ExhibitscanbepickedupfromtheCreativeActivitiesBuildingonWednesday,Sept.4,from1-7p.m.,and

Thursday,Sept.5,from9a.m.to4p.m.NoexhibitsreturnedbeforeWednesday,Sept.4,at1p.m.For

detailedinformationreviewthe"DeliveryandReturnProcedures"documentavailableontheMinnesota

StateFairwebsiteunderGeneralInformationathttps://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/creative-

activities/

1. Whendroppingoffexhibit(s),youwillreceiveayellowconfirmationsheet.Bringtheyellow

confirmationsheetwhenpickingupyourexhibit(s).

2. Ifyouareunabletopickupyourexhibit(s)onthesedays,youmustmakearrangementswiththe

competitiondepartmentat651-288-4417onorAFTERSept.10,2024.

3. CANOES and BOATScannotbeleftbehind.Wedonothavespacetostoreanyoversizedexhibits.

Ifyouareunabletopickupyourcanoe,boatoroversizedexhibitduringthespecifiedreturndates,

theywillbeleftinthebuildingandatriskofdamage.

B. AllentriesmustbepickedupbyDec.2,2024,at4:30p.m.AFTERsuchdate,theStateFairreservesthe

righttodestroyordisposeofnon-claimeditemsatitsdiscretion.Eachpersonwhoentersanitematthe

StateFairdoessoontheconditionandwiththeunderstandingthatheorsheforfeitsanyandalllegal

rightsandclaimstohisorherentereditemsthatarenotpickedupbythedeadlinesdescribedinthis

section.

C. Premiumchecksandscorecardswillbedistributedatthesametimeentriesareavailableforreturnto

exhibitors.Premiumchecksnotpickedupduringthosedateswillbemailedtoexhibitorsattheaddress

listedontheirentryform.YoumayalsodonateanypremiumswontotheMinnesotaStateFairFoundation

501(c)(3)tosupporttheirmissionofpreservingandimprovingthehistoricMinnesotaStateFairgrounds

andbuildings,andsupportingStateFairagricultural,scientificandeducationalprograms.

D. UPS or USPS boxes accepted for return of entries.Allexpressandparcelpostchargesmustbe

prepaidbythesender.Directionsforreturnshipmentshouldbegiven,andmoneyorcheck(madeoutto

MinnesotaStateFair)mustbeenclosedtocovercostofreturningexhibitstotheexhibitor.DONOTSEND

STAMPS.NoexhibitswillbeshippedbacktoaP.O.box.

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Division 1: Needlecraft

NEEDLECRAFT ENTRY RULES

1. TABLE LINEN.Nopainteddesigns.Nocrochetedorknitteditemsinclasses100-121.Notreeskirts,plastic

needlepointcanvas,pillowcases,aprons,dishtowels,dishcloths,potholders,doiliesornapkinsaccepted.

Exhibitsmustbehand-stitchedwithathreadedneedle.

2. FURNISHINGS.Singleitemsonly.Nodoilies,towels,bedroomlinen,quilts,aprons,placemats(exceptclasses

104and123)orhotpads.

3. COUNTED CROSS-STITCH.Articlesmustbehand-stitchedwithathreadedneedleusingachart.Nobedroom

linensorquilts.Nocanvas.Nohardanger.Nostampedcross-stitch.Noperforatedpaper.Christmasitemsmust

beenteredinclasses176and177ONLY(noChristmasornaments).Sizerequirementsofclassesshouldbe

measured"stitch-to-stitch"oftheworkedarea,nottheclothsize.

4. QUILTING.Followsize,techniqueandquiltingmethodrequirementsforeachclass.Constructionofallquilttops

mustbedoneentirelybytheentrant,exceptinclasses192and193,butthequiltingrequirementsvary.Besure

toclearlyindicateonexhibitorformduringexhibitdrop-offifthisisyourfirstquiltmade(notfirstenteredinState

Fair)tobeeligibleforspecialawards.Wallhangingmusthavehangingsleeveattached.Note:Notied,yo-yo,

puff,daisy,foldedstarorsimulatedpatchworkaccepted.Noquiltslargerthanbedsize.Allentriesmusthave

three(3)layersandbequiltedthroughalllayers.Donotmountquiltsonhardframe.

A. Judging for quilts.Areasofconsiderationbyjudgewillinclude:overallappearance,visualimpact,color

anddesign,constructionworkmanship,quiltingdesignandworkmanship,settings,sashings,borders,

bindingandotherfinishingtechniques.Ratherthannumericalscores,entrantswillreceivewritten

commentsabouttheseareas,plusoneoverallscore.Thepurposeissothecritiquesandcommentsare

helpfulbothforrecognizingyourquiltingstrengthsaswellasnotingareaswhereyoucouldimproveyour

techniques.

5. COUNTY QUILT SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST.Quiltsthatwonasweepstakesprizeattheexhibitor'smost

recentlyheldcountyfairareeligibleforentry.Ifthecountyfairendsafterentryclosingdate,thequiltwillbe

enterednextyearintheStateFair.Eachcountyislimitedtooneentry.QuiltsmustbedeliveredtotheCreative

ActivitiesBuildingnolaterthanWednesday,Aug.14,atnoon.

A. Theentrantmustlistthenameofthequiltontheentryform.Theentrantmustattachtotheentryforma

statementfromthecountyfairsecretaryorsuperintendentcontainingthefollowinginformation:"Thisisto

certifythatthequiltenteredinclass206atthe2024MinnesotaStateFairby(NameofExhibitor)won

Sweepstakesprizeatthemostrecentlyheld(NameofCountyFair)."Signedbysecretaryor

superintendentofcountyfair.

6. CROCHETED and KNITTED ARTICLES.Articlesmustbeentirelycrochetedunlessotherwisespecified.All

wearablesmustbeadultsizeexceptwherespecified.Checksizerequirementsbeforeenteringitems.No

doilies,dolls,aprons,hotpads,treeskirts,dishcloths,snowflakesorhandkerchiefs.Allentriesmustbeclean

andblockedasappropriateforyarn/threadused.Allitemsenteredmustbecleananddry.Noperfumestobe

used;heavilyscenteditemswillnotbeaccepted.

A. Judging for crocheted and hand-knitted articles.Areasofconsiderationbyjudgewillinclude:general

appearance,coloranddesign,constructionand/orworkmanship,levelofdifficultyandchoiceandhandling

offinishing.Ratherthannumericalscores,entrantswillreceivewrittencommentsabouttheseareas,plus

oneoverallscore.Thepurposeissothecritiquesandcommentsarehelpfulbothforrecognizingyour

knittingorcrochetstrengthsaswellasnotingareaswheretherecouldbeimprovement.

B. Judging for machine-knitted articles.Areasofconsiderationbyjudgewillinclude:generalappearance

(stylish,distinctive,balanced);colorandtexture(harmonious,appropriateforthedesign);structureand

design(suitedtothematerials,suitedtothetechnique);conditionofproject(clean,fresh,new

appearance);materialsused(suitabletothedesign,appropriateforthetechnique);workmanship(choice

offinishes,perfectionofthetechniques,perfectionoffinishing).

7. MACHINE-KNITTED ARTICLES.Machineknitonacircularorflatbedknittingmachine.Noframeknittingor

boardknitting.

A. Plain knit -Stockingstitchorreversestockingstitch.Mayincludecolorstripesandribbedtrim/banding.

B. Texture knit -Anycombinationofknitandpurlstitchesincludingbutnotlimitedtotuck,slipstitch,cables,

lace,garterstitch,andall=overribbing.

C. Color pattern -MorethanonecolorperrowincludingbutnotlimitedtoFairIsleandintarsiatechniques.

D. Hybrid knit -Mustincludeadefinedbutlimitedhand-knitand/orcrochetedcomponent.Mustbenoted

whenentered.

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8. HAND-KNITTED ARTICLES.Hand-knittingWITHNEEDLES.Nomachineorframeknitting.Nodoilies,toys,

ruffleyarns,dolls,aprons,dishcloths,hotpads,handkerchiefs,treeskirtsortubesocks.Children'sgarmentsare

Size3toddlerto12.Fingerlessglovesandmittensshouldbeenteredinclasses272-274.

A. Plain knit -Stockingstitch,reversestockingstitchoroverallgarterstitchtrimmedwithribbingorgarter

stitch.Mayincludecolorstripes.

B. Texture knit -Anycombinationofknitandpurlstitchesincludingbutnotlimitedtoribbing,slipstitch,

mosaics,cableentrelacsandlace.

C. Color pattern -Morethanonecolorcarriedperrow.

D. Intarsia -Multiplecolorsperrowworkedinbobbin-generatedtechniquessuchasisolatedmotifpatterns,

argyleandblockpatterns.

E. Limited use -Textureorcolorpatternisworkedon1/3to1/2ofthegarment,suchasyokepatterns,cable

and/orlaceinsets.

F. Heavy-weight yarn -Worstedtobulky.

G. Medium-weight yarn -Sportweighttodoubleknit(DK).

H. Light-weight yarn -Shetland,fingering,sockyarns.

I. Ultra-fine yarn -Laceweight.

Beautyandcharacter.............................................................................. 10

Color........................................................................................................ 10

Design-structuralanddecorative...........................................................20

Conditionofarticle...................................................................................10

Materialsused......................................................................................... 10

Workmanship.......................................................................................... 40

Judging Criteria - Needlecraft (no quilts)

100

Premiums for Needlecraft

2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

MinnesotaCountySweepstakesContests

$20 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $0

Class Listing for Needlecraft

Lunch Cloth

Length: under two (2) yards (over 30 in. but under 72 in.). No crochet.

Cross-stitch

100

Length: under two (2) yards (over 30 in. but under 72 in.). No crochet.

Counted-threadembroidery

101

Length: under two (2) yards (over 30 in. but under 72 in.). No crochet.

Embroidery

102

Length: under two (2) yards (over 30 in. but under 72 in.). No crochet.

Foreign-typework

103

Maximum size of 18 in. x 14 in. No crochet and no pieced.

Placemats(4)

104

Length: under two (2) yards (over 30 in. but under 72 in.). No crochet.

Typeofworknototherwisespecified

105

Dinner Cloth

Two (2) yards or over. No crochet.

Cross-stitch

106

Two (2) yards or over. Embroidery; no net or sequins. No crochet.

Embroidery

107

Two (2) yards or over. No crochet.

Foreign-typework

108

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Two (2) yards or over. No crochet.

Typeofworknototherwisespecified

109

(classes 100-109)

Sweepstakes,tablelinen;lunchclothordinnercloth

110

Will award a rosette and a $25 cash prize, included in fair check to the winner of Sweepstakes, table linen; lunch cloth or dinner cloth (class 110).

St.PaulNeedleworkers(ChapteroftheEmbroiderers'GuildofAmerica)

SP9000

Table Runner or Centerpiece

Table runner must be twice as long as it is wide. Centerpieces minimum of 24 in. in any direction. Runners minimum of 150 sq. in. No crochet.

Appliqué

111

Table runner must be twice as long as it is wide. Centerpieces minimum of 24 in. in any direction. Runners minimum of 150 sq. in. No crochet.

Cross-stitch

112

Table runner must be twice as long as it is wide. Centerpieces minimum of 24 in. in any direction. Runners minimum of 150 sq. in. No crochet.

Embroidery

113

Table runner must be twice as long as it is wide. Centerpieces minimum of 24 in. in any direction. Runners minimum of 150 sq. in. No crochet.

Countedthreadembroidery

114

(classes 111-114)

Sweepstakes,tablerunnerorcenterpiece

115

Hardanger

Piece,30in.andunderperimeter,notframed

116

Piece,over30in.butunder72in.perimeter

117

Piece,72in.orgreaterperimeter

118

Table runner must be at least twice as long as it is wide.

Tablerunnerorcenterpiece,72in.orgreaterperimeter

119

Framed works must be properly framed and ready to hang.

Framedwork,50-200sq.in.measuringworkarea

120

Framed works must be properly framed and ready to hang.

Framedwork,over200sq.in.measuringworkarea

121

(classes 116-121)

Sweepstakes,hardanger

122

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the winner of Table runner or centerpiece, 72 in. or greater perimeter (class 119).

Ingebretsen'sScandinavianGifts

SP9001

Will award a rosette and a $25 cash prize, included in Fair check to the winner of Sweepstakes, hardanger (class 122).

St.PaulNeedleworkers(ChapteroftheEmbroiderers'GuildofAmerica)

SP9002

Will award a rosette and a new or continuing membership ($30 value) to the runner-up of Sweepstakes, hardanger (class 122).

NeedleworkGuildofMinnesota

SP9003

Crocheted, Knitted or Tatted

Placemats(4),laceentire

123

Lunchcloth,laceentire,over30in.,butunder72in.

124

Dinnercloth,filetcrochetentirecloth,twoyardsorover

125

Dinnercloth,crochetentirecloth,finethread(No.30orover),twoyardsorover

126

Dinnercloth,crochetentirecloth,coarsethread(No.10or20),twoyardsorover

127

Dinnercloth,tattedorknitted,twoyardsorover

128

Table runner must be at least twice as long as it is wide. Centerpieces minimum of 24 in. in any direction. Runners minimum of 150 sq. in.

Tablerunnerorcenterpiece,laceentire,handmade

129

(classes 123-129)

Sweepstakes,crocheted,knittedortattedtablerunner,placemats,lunchordinnercloth,tablerunner

130

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Canvas Work (needlepoint)

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Articleofpetitpoint,30to40counttotheinch,nojewelry,nolessthan36sq.in.

131

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Articleinbargello

132

No plastic canvas.

Christmasstocking

133

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture's size is determined by measuring the stitched area. No plastic canvas.

Picture,longstitch,framed,under50sq.in.

134

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture's size is determined by measuring the stitched area. No plastic canvas.

Picture,longstitch,framed,50sq.in.andover

135

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture's size is determined by measuring the stitched area. No plastic canvas.

Picture,framed,50sq.in.-120sq.in.

136

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture's size is determined by measuring the stitched area. No plastic canvas.

Picture,framed,121sq.in.-250sq.in.

137

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture's size is determined by measuring the stitched area. No plastic canvas.

Picture,framed,over250sq.in.

138

No plastic canvas.

Pillow

139

No plastic canvas.

Upholsteredarticle(e.g.,chair,stool)

140

No plastic canvas.

Wallhanging,notframed,includesbellpulls,min.6in.x20in.(musthavesleeveorloopsforhanging)

141

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Countedspecialtystitchesoncanvasorcongresscloth,smallerthan80sq.in.

142

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Countedspecialtystitchesoncanvasorcongresscloth,80sq.in.andlarger

143

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Canvasitemotherthanlistedabove

144

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Originaldesign,canvasarticle,under80sq.in.

145

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Originaldesign,canvasarticle,80sq.in.andover.

146

No plastic canvas. Single item. No doilies, towels, bedroom linen, quilts, aprons or hot pads.

Religiousarticle

147

(classes 131-147)

Sweepstakes,canvaswork

148

Will award a rosette and $25 to the best entry in Counted specialty stitches on canvas or congress cloth, (classes 142-143 combined).

MinnesotaChapteroftheAmericanNeedlepointGuild

SP9004

Will award a rosette and a new or continuing membership ($30 value) to the best entry in Canvas item other than listed above (class 144).

NeedleworkGuildofMinnesota

SP9005

Will award a rosette and a new or continuing membership ($30 value) to winner of Sweepstakes, canvas work (class 148).

NeedleworkGuildofMinnesota

SP9006

Will award a rosette and a $25 gift certificate to the winner of Sweepstakes, canvas work (class 148).

3KittensNeedleArts

SP9007

Embroidery and Crewel

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Hand-smockedgarment

149

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Hand-smockeditem

150

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Temari

151

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Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Woolappliqué/embroidery

152

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Brazilianembroideryitem

153

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

TraditionalJapaneseembroideryitem

154

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only.

Drawn/pulledthreadwork

155

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture size is determined by measuring the work area. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Picture,framed,50sq.in.-120sq.in.

156

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture size is determined by measuring the work area. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Picture,framed,over120sq.in.-250sq.in.

157

Pictures must be properly framed and ready to hang. Picture size is determined by measuring the work area. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Picture,framed,over250sq.in.

158

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Pillow

159

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Wallhanging,notframed,includesbellpulls,min.6in.x20in.

160

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Embroidereditemotherthanlistedabove

161

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Originaldesign,embroideredarticle

162

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Countedthreadtechnique,otherthancountedcross-stitchorhardanger

163

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Silkandmetalwork

164

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle. Single item only. No hardanger.

Blackwork

165

(classes 149-165)

Sweepstakes,embroideryandcrewel

166

Will award $25 to the best hand-smocked garment or item (classes 149-150 combined).

LadyslipperNeedleArtsSociety

SP9008

Will match first-place awards ($8) in hand-smocked entries (classes 149-150).

LadySlipperNeedleArtsSociety

SP9009

Will award $25 gift certificate to the best Embroidered item other than listed above (class 161).

Knit&Bolt

SP9010

Will award a rosette and a new or continuing membership ($30 value) to the winner of Drawn/pulled thread work (class 155).

NeedleworkGuildofMinnesota

SP9011

Will award a rosette and a new or continuing membership ($30 value) to the winner of Original design, embroidered item (class 162).

NeedleworkGuildofMinnesota

SP9012

Will award a rosette and a new or continuing membership ($30 value) to the runner-up of Sweepstakes, embroidery and crewel (runner-up of

class 166).

NeedleworkGuildofMinnesota

SP9013

Will award a rosette and a $25 cash prize, included in fair check to the winner of Sweepstakes, embroidery and crewel (class 166).

St.PaulNeedleworkers(ChapteroftheEmbroiderers'GuildofAmerica)

SP9014

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Counted Cross-Stitch

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Sampler,cross-stitch,backstitchonly,framed

167

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Sampler,withspecialtystitches,framed

168

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Piecefocusingonlettering

169

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Picture,framed,25sq.in.-50sq.in.

170

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Picture,framed,over50sq.in.-100sq.in.

171

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Picture,framed,over100sq.in.-200sq.in.

172

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Picture,framed,over200sq.in.

173

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Pillow

174

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Wallhanging,notframed,includesbellpulls

175

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Christmascrossstitchpicture,framed

176

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper. No

Christmas ornament. No bedroom linens or quilts.

Christmascrossstitchitem,otherthanpicture

177

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper.

Crossstitchpicturewithbeading,buttons,framed

178

Articles to be hand-stitched with a threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper. No

bedroom linens or quilts.

Crossstitchitem,otherthanpicture

179

Picture size is determined by measuring the stitched area; must be properly framed and ready to hang. Articles to be hand-stitched with a

threaded needle using a chart. No canvas, hardanger, stamped cross-stitch or use of perforated paper. No bedroom linens or quilts.

Originaldesign,countedcrossstitchitem,withphotoorstatementofinspiration

180

(classes 167-180)

Sweepstakes,countedcross-stitch

181

Will award a rosette and a $25 cash prize, included in fair check to the winner of Sweepstakes, counted cross-stitch (class 181).

St.PaulNeedleworkers(ChapteroftheEmbroiderers'GuildofAmerica)

SP9015

A rosette and $100 will be awarded by Minnesota Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, Needlework Guild of Minnesota and St. Paul

Needleworkers - Embroiderers' Guild of America, in memory of Curt Pederson, Creative Activities superintendent from 1998 to 2021, as a

people's choice award. The winner will be chosen from classes 100-104, 106-109, 111-114, 116-121, 131-147, 149-165 and 167-180 combined.

PedersonNeedleworkMemorialAward

SP9016

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Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Large Bed Quilt

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Pieced;hand-quiltedbyentrant

182

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Pieced;machine-quiltedbyentrant

183

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Pieced;hand-ormachine-quiltedbysomeoneotherthanentrant

184

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Appliquéd;hand-quiltedbyentrant

185

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Appliquéd;machine-quiltedbyentrant

186

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Appliquéd;hand-ormachine-quiltedbysomeoneotherthanentrant

187

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Mixedtechniques(pieced&appliquéd);hand-ormachine-quiltedbyentrant

188

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Mixedtechniques(pieced&appliquéd);hand-ormachine-quiltedbysomeoneotherthanentrant

189

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Specialsurfacedesigntechniques(wholecloth,embroidery,embellishments);hand-ormachine-quilted

190

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of top quilt

must be done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Scrapquilt,pieced,appliquédormixed;atleast40differentfabrics;hand-ormachine-quiltedbyentrant

191

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers. Not mounted on a hard

frame.

Commemorativequilt,pieced,appliquédormixed;hand-ormachine-quiltedbyentrantorsomeoneelseorgroup

192

Must be a minimum perimeter of 250 in. or greater. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers. Not mounted on a hard

frame.

Groupquilt,pieced,appliquédormixed;hand-ormachine-quilted-mustbemadebyatleast3people

193

Crib/Youth Quilt

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Crib/youth,piecedorappliquéd;hand-quiltedbyentrant

194

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Crib/youth,piecedorappliquéd;machine-quiltedbyentrant

195

Wall Quilts

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Pieced;hand-quiltedbyentrant

196

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Pieced;machine-quiltedbyentrant

197

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Appliquéd;hand-quiltedbyentrant

198

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Appliquéd;machine-quiltedbyentrant

199

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Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Mixedtechniques(pieced&appliquéd);hand-ormachine-quiltedbyentrant

200

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Pieced;machine-quiltedbysomeoneotherthanentrant

201

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Appliquéd;machine-quiltedbysomeoneotherthanentrant

202

Must be a maximum perimeter of 249 in. All quilts must have three (3) layers and be quilted through all layers, construction of entire quilt must be

done solely by the entrant. Must have hanging sleeve attached. Not mounted on a hard frame.

Specialsurfacedesigntechniques(wholecloth,embroidery,painting,embellishments);hand-ormachine-quiltedby

entrant

203

Other Quilts

Garment,piecedorappliquéd,hand-ormachine-quiltedbyentrant.MUSTbequilted.

204

Maximum size: 8 in. x 9 in. Any construction methods, hand- or machine-quilted by entrant. Quilt backing must include a centered, vertical sleeve

in which a paint stick has been inserted.

QuiltOn-a-Stick,2024Theme:MinnesotaMascots

205

Quilts that won a sweepstakes prize at the exhibitor's most recently held county fair are eligible for entry. If the county fair ends after entry closing

date, the quilt will be entered next year in the State Fair. Each county is limited to one entry. Quilts must be delivered to the Creative Activities

Building no later than Wednesday, Aug. 14, at noon.

The entrant must list the name of the quilt on the entry form. The entrant must attach to the entry form a statement from the county fair secretary

or superintendent containing the following information: "This is to certify that the quilt entered in class 206 at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair by

(Name of Exhibitor) won Sweepstakes prize at the most recently held (Name of County Fair)." Signed by secretary or superintendent of county

fair. Winner MUST be a Minnesota resident.

MinnesotaCountySweepstakesQuiltContest

206

(classes 182-206)

Sweepstakes,quilting

207

Will award a rosette, a $25 gift certificate to Textile Center of Minnesota, and a new or continuing membership to the winner of Quilt On-a-Stick

(class 205).

MinnesotaContemporaryQuilters

SP9017

Will award a rosette and a $100 cash prize to the winner of Minnesota County Sweepstakes Quilt Contest. Prize money will be included in the

fair check (class 206).

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9018

Will award a rosette and a $100 cash prize to the winner of Sweepstakes, quilting. Prize money will be included in the fair check (class 207).

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9019

Will award a rosette and a $50 cash prize to the best-hand appliqué quilt. Prize money will be included in the fair check (best hand-appliqué).

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9020

Will award a rosette and a $50 cash prize to the best machine quilting. Prize money will be included in the fair check (best machine quilting).

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9021

Will award a rosette and a $50 cash prize to the best use of color in a quilt. Prize money will be included in the fair check (best use of color).

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9022

Will award a rosette and a $50 cash prize to the best quilted garment. Prize money will be included in the fair check (best quilted garment).

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9023

Will award a new or continuing membership to first quilt (first-ever made, not first entered at State Fair), pieced or appliquéd, judge's choice.

MinnesotaQuilters

SP9024

Will award a rosette and $100 to the best quilt that was hand-quilted by entrant. Prize money included in the fair check (classes 182-205

combined).

BillandHelenKelleyMemorialAward

SP9025

Will award $25 and rosette to judge's choice of best modern quilt, small (classes 194-203 combined); prize money included in fair check.

MinneapolisModernQuiltGuild

SP9026

Will award $25 and rosette to judge's choice of best modern quilt, large (classes 182-193 combined); prize money included in fair check.

MinneapolisModernQuiltGuild

SP9027

Will award $25 and rosette to judge's choice of best use of negative space (classes 182-203 combined); prize money included in fair check.

MinneapolisModernQuiltGuild

SP9028

Will award $25 and rosette to judge's choice of best improvisational work (classes 182-203 combined); prize money included in fair check.

MinneapolisModernQuiltGuild

SP9029

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Will award $25 and rosette to judge's choice of best use of solids (classes 182-203 combined); prize money included in fair check.

MinneapolisModernQuiltGuild

SP9030

Will award $25 and rosette to judge's choice of best modern interpretation of traditionalism (classes 182-203 combined); prize money included in

fair check.

MinneapolisModernQuiltGuild

SP9031

Will award a $25 gift certificate to best Wall quilt, mixed technique (class 200).

Knit&Bolt

SP9032

Will award a rosette and $25 to the winner of Large bed quilt, pieced; hand- or machine-quilted by someone other than entrant (class 184).

AffinityForQuilts

SP9033

Will award a rosette and $25 to the winner of Scrap quilt, at least 40 different fabrics; by entrant (class 191).

AffinityForQuilts

SP9034

Will award a rosette and $25 to the winner of Crib/youth quilt, pieced or appliqué, hand-quilted by entrant (class 194).

AffinityForQuilts

SP9035

Will award a rosette and $25 to the winner of Wall quilt, pieced; machine-quilted by entrant (class 197).

AffinityForQuilts

SP9036

Will award a rosette and $25 to the winner of Wall quilt, pieced, by someone other than entrant (class 201).

AffinityForQuilts

SP9037

Will award a rosette and $50 to the winner of Sweepstakes, quilting (class 207).

AffinityForQuilts

SP9038

Crocheted Articles

Must be entirely crocheted.

Laprobe,1444sq.in.-2699sq.in.,onepieceandoneormorecolors

208

Must be entirely crocheted.

Laprobe,1444sq.in.-2699sq.in.,madeinmodules

209

Must be entirely crocheted.

Laprobe,1444sq.in.-2699sq.in.,madeofstrips

210

Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,round,45in.-76in.diameter

211

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,onepiece,onecolor(variegatedyarn=onecolor),notextureorfishermancrochetstitches

212

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,onepiece,twoormorecolors

213

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,onepiece,madewithoneormoretexturedorfishermancrochetstitches(popcorn,bobble,cable)

214

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,madeofsquaremodules,basicgrannysquare

215

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,madeofmodules,includinggrannymotifs

216

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,madeofstrips

217

Afghans must be no longer than 50 in. x 76 in. or 3800 sq. in. and no smaller than 45 in. x 60 in. or 2700 sq. in. All entries should be cleaned and

blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Afghan,allorpartmadeusingafghanstitchwithafghanhook

218

All entries should be cleaned and blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Bedspread,min.3801sq.in.,nomax.,onecolor

219

All entries should be cleaned and blocked as appropriate for yarn/thread used. Must be entirely crocheted.

Bedspread,min.3801sq.in.,nomax,twoormorecolors

220

Must be entirely crocheted.

Bagorpurse

221

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Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Clothingaccessories

222

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Poncho,cape,shrug

223

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Footwear

224

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted. Pom poms are NOT considered embellishments.

Hat,beretorcap,onecolorand/orvariegatedyarn,noembellishments

225

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Hat,beretorcap,twoormorecolors(solidorvariegated)

226

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted unless otherwise specified. Pom poms are NOT considered embellishments.

Hat,beretorcap,withattachedembellishmentsorappliquédpieces,includingnoveltyorcharacter(animal,cartoon,

costume,etc.)

227

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Scarf,lessthan16in.wide,onecolorand/orvariegatedyarn

228

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Scarf,lessthan16in.wide,twoormorecolors(solidorvariegated)

229

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Scarf;cowl,infinityorMöbius

230

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Householdaccessory,nototherwisespecified(noafghans)

231

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Mittensorgloves

232

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Shawlorstole,rectangle,16in.ormoreinwidth

233

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Shawlorstole,notrectangle,onecolororvariegatedyarn

234

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Shawlorstole,notrectangle,twoormorecolors

235

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Shell,sleevelessvest

236

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Sweater,pullover,adult

237

Wearables must be adult size, must be entirely crocheted.

Sweater,cardigan,adult

238

Must be entirely crocheted.

Garmentorsweater,child(uptoSize12)

239

Must be entirely crocheted.

Wallhangingorpicture

240

Must be entirely crocheted unless otherwise specified. No doilies, dolls, aprons, hot pads, tree skirts, dishcloths, snowflakes or handkerchiefs.

Nototherwisespecified

241

(classes 208-211, 219-241)

Sweepstakes,crochetedarticles

242

(classes 212-218)

Sweepstakes,crochetedafghan

243

Will award a $25 gift certificate and rosette to the best crocheted shawl or stole article (classes 233-235 combined).

3KittensNeedleArts

SP9039

Will award $35 gift card for best crocheted scarf (classes 228-230 combined).

NorthfieldYarn

SP9040

Will award a $25 gift certificate to judge's choice of best crocheted article (classes 208-241 combined).

StevenBe

SP9041

Will award a $25 gift certificate to judge's choice of best afghan (classes 212-218 combined).

StevenBe

SP9042

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Will award a $25 gift certificate to judge's choice of best use of color in an accessory (classes 221-222, 225-230 combined).

StevenBe

SP9043

Will award a rosette, $25 and one-year membership to the best crocheted article, using multiple stitch patterns (classes 236-238 combined).

CrochetTwinCities

SP9044

Will award $25 and a rosette to judge's choice of most unique household accessory (class 231).

IsantiStitch&Chat

SP9045

Machine-Knitted Articles

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify when applicable).

Poncho,shawl,shawlette,scarf,cowl,anytechnique

244

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify when applicable).

Outerwear:coatorjacket,adult,anytechnique

245

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify when applicable).

Infantwear(size0-2),anytechnique

246

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify when applicable).

Sweater,cardigan,adult,anytechnique

247

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify when applicable).

Sweater,child's(Size3-12),anytechnique

248

Plain knit - stocking stitch or reverse stocking stitch and may include color stripes. May include ribbed trim/banding.

Hybrid knit must include a defined but limited hand-knit and/or crocheted component. Must be noted in description when entered.

Sweater,plainknitpullover,adult

249

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches, including but not limited to tuck, slip stitch, cables, lace, garter stitch, and all-over ribbing.

Hybrid knit must include a defined but limited hand-knit and/or crocheted component. Must be noted when entered.

Sweater,textureknitpullover,adult

250

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and intarsia.

Hybrid knit must include a defined but limited hand-knit and/or crocheted component. Must be noted when entered.

Sweater,colorpatternpullover,adult

251

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Toy,anytechnique

252

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Afghan(nolargerthan50in.x76in.),anytechnique

253

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Socks,anytechnique,knitoncircularsockmachine(CSM)and/orflatbedmachine

254

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique.

Sleevelesssweaterorvest,adult,anytechnique

255

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Coldweatheraccessories:hats,mittensorgloves,anytechnique

256

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Dressorsuit,adult,anytechnique

257

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Nototherwisespecified,wearable,anytechnique

258

Plain knit, texture knit, color pattern and hybrid (specify technique).

Nototherwisespecified,non-wearable,anytechnique

259

(classes 244-259)

Sweepstakes,machine-knittedarticles

260

Will award a rosette and $50 to winner of Sweepstakes, machine-knitted articles (class 260).

MachineKnittingGuildofMinnesota

SP9046

Will award $20 to winner of Sweepstakes, machine-knitted articles (class 260).

Cindy'sKnittingRoom

SP9047

Will award a rosette and $25 to the first-place winner of Outerwear, coat or jacket, adult size (class 245).

MidwestMachineKnitters'Collaborative

SP9048

Will award a rosette and $25 to the first-place winner of Toy, any technique (class 252).

MidwestMachineKnitters'Collaborative

SP9049

Will award a rosette and $25 to the first-place winner of Socks (class 254).

MidwestMachineKnitters'Collaborative

SP9050

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Will award $50 to the best hybrid knit among premium winners (classes 244-259 combined).

MidwestMachineKnitters'Collaborative

SP9051

$30 cash prize to first-place and $20 cash prize to second-place of the best articles made of all wool from the machine-knitted articles (classes

244-259 combined).

AwardedbyJuanitaReed-BonifaceinmemoryofDickBoniface,

SP9052

Hand-Knitted Articles

Afghan,onepiece,2700-3800sq.in.

261

Afghan,madeinstripsormodulessewntogether,2700-3800sq.in.

262

Bedspread,min.size3801sq.in.

263

Laprobe,min.size1444-2699sq.in.

264

Worsted to bulky weight yarn.

Shawlorstole,heavyweightyarn,16in.ormoreinwidth

265

Sport to double knit (DK) weight yarn.

Shawlorstole,mediumweightyarn,16in.ormoreinwidth

266

Shetland, fingering, sock yarns.

Stole(rectangle),lightweightyarn,16in.ormoreinwidth

267

Shetland, fingering, sock yarns.

Shawl,lightweightyarn,25in.andoverindepthfromneckline

268

Lace weight yarn.

Shawl,ultra-fineweightyarn,25in.andoverindepthfromneckline

269

Shetland, fingering, sock yarns.

Shawlette;lightweightyarn,upto25in.indepthfromneckline

270

Sport to double knit (DK) weight yarn.

Shawlette,mediumweightyarn,upto25in.indepthfromneckline

271

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Mittens(includesfingerlessgloves),plain

272

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Mittens(includesfingerlessgloves),texture

273

Color pattern - more than one color per row, including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Mittens(includesfingerlessgloves),colorpattern

274

Worsted to bulky weight yarn.

Scarf,heavyweightyarn,lessthan16in.wide

275

Sport to double knit (DK) weight yarn.

Scarf,mediumweightyarn,lessthan16in.wide

276

Shetland, fingering, sock yarns.

Scarf,lightweightyarn,lessthan16in.wide

277

Gloves

278

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Caporhat,plain

279

Texture knit - any combination of knit or purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Caporhat,texture

280

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Intarsia - multiple colors per row; bobbin-generated techniques including but not limited to isolated motif patterns, argyle and block patterns.

Caporhat,colorpatternorintarsia

281

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Socks,solid,texture

282

Socks,openwork

283

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Intarsia - multiple colors per row; bobbin-generated techniques including but not limited to isolated motif patterns argyle and block patterns.

Socks,colororintarsia

284

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Socks,plainorribbed

285

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Slippers,nofelt

286

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Childsweater,dressorsuit,plain,Size3-12

287

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Childsweater,dressorsuit,texture,Size3-12

288

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Intarsia - multiple colors per row; bobbin-generated techniques including but not limited to isolated motif patterns, argyle and block patterns.

Childsweater,dressorsuit,colorpatternorintarsia,Size3-12

289

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Adultsweater,plainpullover

290

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Adultsweater,plaincardigan

291

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Adultsweater,overalltexturepullover

292

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Adultsweater,overalltexturecardigan

293

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Limited use - texture pattern is worked on 1/3 to 1/2 of the garment such as yoke patterns, cable and/or lace insets.

Adultsweater,limiteduse,texturepullover

294

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Limited use - texture pattern is worked on 1/3 to 1/2 of the garment such as yoke patterns, cable and/or lace insets.

Adultsweater,limiteduse,texturecardigan

295

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Adultsweater,overallcolorpatternpullover

296

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Adultsweater,overallcolorpatterncardigan

297

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Limited use - color pattern is worked on 1/3 to 1/2 of the garment such as yoke patterns, cable and/or lace insets.

Adultsweater,limiteduse,colorpatternpullover

298

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Limited use - color pattern is worked on 1/3 to 1/2 of the garment such as yoke patterns, cable and/or lace insets.

Adultsweater,limiteduse,colorpatterncardigan

299

Intarsia - multiple colors per row; bobbin-generated techniques including but not limited to isolated motif patterns, argyle and block patterns.

Adultsweater,intarsia

300

Adultjacket/coat,outerwear

301

Plain knit - stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch or overall garter stitch trimmed with ribbing or garter stitch. May include color stripes.

Texture knit - any combination of knit and purl stitches including but not limited to ribbing, slip stitch, mosaics, cable entrelacs and lace.

Color pattern - more than one color per row including but not limited to Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques.

Intarsia - multiple colors per row; bobbin-generated techniques including but not limited to isolated motif patterns, argyle and block patterns.

Sleevelesssweaterorvest,plainortexture;colorpatternorintarsia

302

Cowls

303

Capeorponcho

304

Knitbag,felted

305

Knitbag,non-felted

306

Knititem,wearable,felted

307

Holidaysock

308

Nototherwisespecified,wearable

309

Nototherwisespecified,notwearable

310

(classes 261-262)

Sweepstakes,afghanknitting

311

(classes 263-310)

Sweepstakes,hand-knittedarticles

312

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$30 cash prize to first-place and $20 cash prize to second-place of the best articles made of all wool from the hand-knitted articles; (classes 261

-310 combined).

AwardedbyJuanitaReed-BonifaceinmemoryofDickBoniface,

SP9053

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the best child-size item from hand-knitted articles.

TheYarnery

SP9054

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the best colorwork mittens from hand-knitted articles (class 274).

TheYarnery

SP9055

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the best shawl or stole from hand-knitted articles (classes 265-271 combined).

TheYarnery

SP9056

Will award a $25 gift certificate to best Adult sweater, intarsia or color pattern (classes 300 and 302 combined).

ASheepyYarnShoppe

SP9057

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the best Adult jacket/coat, outerwear (class 301).

ASheepyYarnShoppe

SP9058

Will award a $25 to the best item made using any fiber technique (knitting) from yarn hand-spun by the exhibitor (classes 261-310 combined).

NorthernLightsHandspinnersGuild

SP9059

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the knitter of the best hand-knit sweater of traditional Norwegian design (classes 287-300 combined).

Ingebretsen'sScandinavianGifts

SP9060

Will award a rosette and $25 gift certificate to the best adult sweater (classes 290-300 combined).

3KittensNeedleArts

SP9061

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the knitted winner of Sweepstakes, hand-knit articles (class 312).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9062

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best shawl or stole (classes 265-269 combined).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9063

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best mittens (classes 272-274 combined).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9064

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best hat (classes 279-281 combined).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9065

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best afghan (classes 261-262 combined).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9066

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best sweater, jacket/coat outerwear, sleeveless sweater or vest (classes 287-302

combined).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9067

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best socks (classes 282-285 combined).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9068

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership to the best gloves (class 278).

MinnesotaKnitters'Guild

SP9069

Will award a rosette and $20 gift certificate to Panera to the first-place winner of Socks, solid, texture (class 282).

PenelopeKnitters"Welivetoknitandknittorip."

SP9070

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the judge's choice for the best use of novelty yarn in crocheted and hand-knitted articles (classes 211-241 and

261-310 combined).

StevenBe

SP9071

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the judge's choice for the best original design (classes 287-300 combined).

StevenBe

SP9072

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the judge's choice for the best use of mixed fibers in a crocheted or hand-knitted garment (classes 222-236,

265-304 combined).

StevenBe

SP9073

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the judge's choice for the best hand-knit afghan (classes 261-262 combined).

StevenBe

SP9074

Will award $50 gift certificate to the judge's choice best original design in hand-knit or crocheted afghan (classes 211-218, 261-262 combined).

StevenBe

SP9075

Will award $25 gift certificate to judge's choice for best nerdy knit item from crocheted and hand-knitted articles (classes 211-241, 261-310

combined).

Knit&Bolt

SP9076

Will award a $35 gift certificate to the best multi-colored hand-knit sweater (classes 296-300 combined).

NorthfieldYarn

SP9077

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Division 2: Garment Making

Garment Making Rules

1. GARMENTS.Nocrochetedgarments,weddinggowns,weddingattire,FirstCommunion,full-lengthdressesor

costumes.Onlystreet-lengthdressesaccepted.Garmentsmustbenewandclean.Thispertainstoadult,junior

andchildren'sgarments.

A. JuniorGroup-Sewnbyjuniors(14-18yearsold).

B. Children'sGarments-Sizes3to12(2-12yearsold).

C. InfantandToddlerGarments-Sizes0to2.Garmentstobejudgedonsmockingshouldbeenteredunder

embroidery.

1. Nobaptismal,weddingorformalgowns.

GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 40

Character or Style, Design, Color and Texture, Trimming, Condition of Garment

MaterialsUsed........................................................................................ 10

Fabric and Findings, Cleaning Qualities

Workmanship.......................................................................................... 50

Cut, Stitching, Seams, Hems, Finishes, Etc.

Judging Criteria - Garments

100

Premiums for Garment Making

2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

Class Listing for Garment Making

Accessories

Pursesandclutches

400

Otherbags(totes,backpacks,bookbags,etc.)

401

Hatorcap

402

(classes 400-402)

Sweepstakes,accessories

403

Adult Garments

Blouseorshirt,women's(needlecraftnoteligible)

404

Coat,lined

405

Dress,knitfabric

406

Dress,notknit

407

Ensemble(dress&jacket/coatorskirt&jacket/coat)

408

Sleepwear(robes,pajamas,nightgowns)

409

Traditionalinternationalornativeattire(nocostumes)

410

Shirt,man'ssport

411

Skirt

412

Slacks,pantsorjeans

413

Sleevelessshiftorjumper

414

Sportswear,men'sorwomen'sactivewear,1or2pieces

415

Sport,outerwearjacket

416

Blazer,linedorunlined

417

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Jacket,unlined

418

Jacket,lined

419

Suit,woman'sorman's,tailored,wool

420

Suit,woman'sorman's,tailored,otherfabric

421

Vest

422

Vintagepatternspriorto1980,documentationofpatternusedmustbeincluded

423

Historicreproductionclothing,documentationofhistoricpatternmustbeincluded

424

Repurposedgarment:woman'sorman'smadefromexistingfabricandfiberitemstocreateanewgarment.

425

(classes 404-425)

Sweepstakes,adultgarments

426

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership ($50 value) in adult garments to the self-constructed wearable garment demonstrating quality

construction and application of techniques that has been embellished by hand- or machine-stitching. The embellishment may include (but is not

limited to) appliqué, fabric manipulation, beading or use of trims. Embellishments already in/on fabric are not considered original. The

embellishment(s) on the entry garment must be made by the person entering the garment into competition. Judging criteria will include

construction technique; adult garments (classes 404-425 combined).

AmericanSewingGuild

SP9200

Will award a rosette and a $50 gift certificate to winner of Sweepstakes, adult garment (class 426).

TreadleYardGoods

SP9201

Junior Group (Sewn by Juniors 14 - 18 years old)

Blouseorshirt,woman'sorman's

427

Coatorjacket

428

Dressorjumper

429

Skirtorpants

430

Sleepwear(robes,pajamas,nightgowns)

431

Repurposedgarment-madefromexistingfabricandfiberitemstocreateanewgarment.

432

Sportswear/activewear:sweats,hoodies,rompers,overalls

433

(classes 427-433)

Sweepstakes,juniorgroup

434

Will award a rosette and a 1-year membership ($50 value) in junior garments to the self-constructed wearable garment demonstrating quality

construction and application of techniques that has been embellished by hand- or machine-stitching. The embellishment may include (but is not

limited to) appliqué, fabric manipulation, beading or use of trims. Embellishments already in/on fabric are not considered original. The

embellishment(s) on the entry garment must be made by the person entering the garment into competition. Judging criteria will include

construction technique; junior group (classes 427-433 combined).

AmericanSewingGuild

SP9202

$30 cash prize to first-place and a $20 cash prize to second-place to the best articles made of all wool from the adult and junior garment (classes

400-433 combined).

AwardedbyJuanitaReed-BonifaceinmemoryofDickBoniface,

SP9203

Will award a rosette and a $50 gift certificate to winner of Sweepstakes, junior group (class 434).

TreadleYardGoods

SP9204

Will award a rosette and a $50 gift certificate to judge's choice best repurposed garment in the adult garment and junior group (classes 425 and

432 combined).

TreadleYardGoods

SP9205

Children's Garments

Coat,linedorunlined

435

Dress,cottonorcottonblend

436

Dresswithpinaforeorjumperwithblouse

437

Dress,anyotherfabricincludingknits

438

Hatorcap

439

Traditionalinternationalornativeattire(nocostumes)

440

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Pajamas,nightgownorrobe

441

Sportswear,1,2or3pieces(rompers,jogsets,top&bottomsets,etc.)

442

Child'svintagepatternpriorto1980,mustshowdocumentationofpatternused.

443

Shirt,boy's,wovenfabric

444

Knitshirtortop

445

Blouseorshirt,girl's

446

Skirt

447

Repurposedgarment-madefromexistingfabricandfiberitemstocreateanewgarment.

448

Trousers,slacksoroveralls

449

Wintersportswear,outerwearandjackets

450

(classes 435-450)

Sweepstakes,children'sgarments

451

Will award a rosette and a $50 gift certificate to winner of Sweepstakes, children's garment (class 451).

TreadleYardGoods

SP9206

Infant and Toddler Garments

Bib

452

Bonnetorcap,crocheted

453

Bonnetorcap,knitted

454

Booties

455

Dress,sewn

456

Dress,hand-knit

457

Dress,crocheted

458

Playsuit

459

Afghan,knit,nolargerthan42in.x42in.

460

Afghan,crocheted,nolargerthan42in.x42in.

461

Embroideredcribquiltorspread

462

Sleepwear

463

Sweaterorjacket,crocheted

464

Sweaterorjacket,knitted

465

Jacket,sewn

466

3-pieceensemble,knitted

467

3-pieceensemble,crocheted

468

3-pieceensemble,sewn

469

Nototherwisespecified

470

(classes 452-470)

Sweepstakes,infantandtoddlergarments

471

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Division 3: Handcrafts

Handcraft Rules

1. HANDCRAFTS.ClassroomprojectsshouldbeenteredintheK-12Competition.Largeentriesacceptedupon

spaceavailability.Noyardart.

A. Models.Nokits,kitmaterials,Lego®orplasticsnapcomponents,nopopsiclesticks.

B. Metal Work.Allsmallpiecesmustbeattachedtoacard.Nocanstobeused.

C. COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES RUG CONTEST.Rugsthatwonasweepstakesprizeattheexhibitor'smost

recentlyheldcountyfairareeligibleforentry.IfthecountyfairendsafterENTRYclosingdate,therugwill

beenterednextyearintheStateFair.Eachcountyislimitedtooneentry.Rugsmustbedeliveredtothe

CreativeActivitiesBuildingnolaterthanWednesday,Aug.14,atnoon.

1. Theentrantmustlistthenameoftherugontheentryform.Theentrantmustattachtotheentryform

astatementfromthecountyfairsecretaryorsuperintendentcontainingthefollowinginformation:

"Thisistocertifythattherugenteredinclass558atthe2024MinnesotaStateFairby(Nameof

Exhibitor)wonSweepstakesprizeatthemostrecentlyheld(NameofCountyFair)".Signedby

secretaryorsuperintendentofcountyfair.

D. Loom Weaving, Felting, Knotting, Plaiting.Nomacrameenteredinloomweaving,felting,knottingor

plaitingclasses.

E. Freehand Painting.Stylessuchas:Folk,peasant,earlyAmerican,PennsylvaniaDutch,rosemåling.No

oiloracrylicpaintingoncanvas.Nodrawingsonpaper.

Design.................................................................................................... 20

Beauty, suitability and color

Workmanship.......................................................................................... 20

Originality................................................................................................ 15

Difficultyofproject................................................................................... 15

Usefulness............................................................................................... 10

Valueinpointofinterest.......................................................................... 10

Valueofarticle......................................................................................... 10

In relation to work done and materials used

Judging Criteria - Handcrafts

100

Bodyandcharacter................................................................................. 10

Color........................................................................................................ 10

Design-structuralanddecorative...........................................................20

Conditionsofarticle................................................................................. 10

Materialsused......................................................................................... 10

Workmanship.......................................................................................... 40

Judging Criteria - Rugs

100

Qualityofmaterial................................................................................... 15

Technique................................................................................................ 15

Beauty,color........................................................................................... 20

Design..................................................................................................... 20

Condition................................................................................................. 10

Value....................................................................................................... 20

Judging Criteria - Dolls and Soft Toys

100

Premiums for Handcrafts

2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

MinnesotaCountySweepstakesContests

$20 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $0

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Class Listing for Handcrafts

Curt Pederson Tribute Award

The American Swedish Institute will award $200 to the best overall piece in Creative Activities, to be awarded in honor and memory of Curt

Pederson, former Creative Activities superintendent and curator at the American Swedish Institute. The piece will be selected from the Creative

Activities Sweepstakes winners and will be chosen by his colleagues from the American Swedish Institute.

AmericanSwedishInstituteCurtPedersonBestInShowAward

SP9300

Wood Inlay or Marquetry

Picture

500

Intarsia

501

Nototherwisespecified

502

North Star Scrollers of Bloomington, Minn., will award the "Swede Bengtson Memorial," including a rosette, $25 cash prize and 1-year

membership to judge's choice of best intarsia (class 501).

NorthStarScrollers

SP9301

Wood Carving and Whittling

Chip

503

Whittling

504

Relief

505

Carving,animal

506

Carving,waterfowl

507

Carving,songbird

508

Carving,anyotherbird

509

Carving,fish

510

Carving,humanfigure

511

Carving,otherfigure

512

Carving,furniture

513

Carving,largefigure

514

Carving,groupofhumans,animalsorbirds

515

Carving,anyotheritem

516

Woodburning

517

Walkingstickorcane

518

Judge'sclass

519

(classes 500-519)

Sweepstakes,woodinlay,marquetry,carvingandwhittling

520

Perry and Sheila McGowan will award a rosette and $50 cash prize in honor of Leif J. Melgaard in wood carving, special recognition for acanthus

or other hand-carving in the Scandinavian traditions, judge's choice of best entry. Prize money included in the fair check (classes 503-518

combined).

LeifJ.MelgaardExceptionalWoodCarvingAward

SP9302

Wood Construction

Birdhouse

521

Dollhouse-nokits

522

Dollhousefurniture(limit6pieces)

523

Toy,small

524

Toy,large

525

Chair

526

Clock

527

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Table

528

Otherfurniture,smallpiece

529

Otherfurniture,largepiece

530

Coping,scrollorjigsawwork

531

Turning,solidwood

532

Turning,laminate

533

Fretwork

534

Canoeorboat

535

Nototherwisespecified

536

Judge'sclass

537

Will award a rosette in memory of Ronald "Bud" Peterson, a past winner in wood craftsmanship, to the first-place winner of Turning, solid wood

(class 532).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9303

Will award a rosette and $10 cash prize in memory of Ronald "Bud" Peterson, a past winner in wood craftsmanship, to the first-place winner of

Turning, laminate (class 533).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9304

Will award a rosette in memory of Ronald "Bud" Peterson, a past winner in wood craftsmanship, to the first-place winner of Canoe or boat (class

535).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9305

Perry and Sheila McGowan will award a rosette and $25 cash prize in honor of the Minnesota interior designers of Erickson Interiors, Wm.

French and Co., and Yungbauer and Sons, judge's choice best of home furnishings. Prize money included in the fair check (classes 526-533,

535 combined).

Erickson,Wm.French,Wm.YungbauerAward

SP9306

North Star Scrollers of Bloomington, Minn., will award a rosette, a $25 cash award and 1-year membership to judge's choice of best scroll saw

artistry (classes 500, 501, 524, 531, & 534 combined).

NorthStarScrollers

SP9307

North Star Scrollers of Bloomington, Minn., will award a rosette, a $25 cash award and 1-year membership to judge's choice of best scroll saw

Fretwork (class 534).

NorthStarScrollers

SP9308

Other Articles Chiefly Made of Wood

Musicalinstrument

538

Game

539

Puzzle

540

Nototherwisespecified

541

(classes 521-541)

Sweepstakes,construction

542

Will award a rosette in memory of Ronald "Bud" Peterson, a past winner in wood craftsmanship, to the first-place winner of Wood puzzle (class

540).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9309

Perry and Sheila McGowan will award a rosette and $50 cash prize in honor of Jack L. McGowan for distinguished craftsmanship in woodwork,

with special recognition for wood in Scandinavian traditions. Judge's choice of best entry. Prize money included in the fair check (classes 521

-541 combined).

JackL.McGowanCraftsmanshipAward

SP9310

Perry and Sheila McGowan will award a rosette and $25 cash prize in honor of John Scott Bradstreet for innovation in design and technique.

Judge's choice best of entry. Prize money included in the fair check (classes 500-541 combined).

JohnScottBradstreetAward

SP9311

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Models

No kits or kit materials, Lego® or plastic snap components.

Modelcarorcarriage,scratch-built.Nokitmaterials

543

No kits or kit materials, Lego® or plastic snap components.

Replica,scalemodel

544

No kits or kit materials, Lego® or plastic snap components.

Historicmodel-anyobjectormaterial(individualresearch)

545

No kits or kit materials, Lego® or plastic snap components.

Airplaneflyingmodel,scratch-built,self-propelledflyingcapability

546

No kits or kit materials, Lego® or plastic snap components.

Boats-exhibitionmodel,scratch-built,nokitmaterials

547

No kits or kit materials, Lego® or plastic snap components.

Nototherwisespecified

548

(classes 543-548)

Sweepstakes,models

549

Will award a rosette in memory of Ronald "Bud" Peterson, a past winner in wood craftsmanship, to the first-place winner of Historic model (class

545).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9312

Metal Work

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Jewelry,onepiece

550

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Jewelry,coordinatedset

551

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Metalconstruction,onepiece

552

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Metalconstruction,set

553

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Metaltools

554

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Silversmithing

555

Small pieces must be fastened to a card. No cans.

Nototherwisespecified

556

(classes 550-556)

Sweepstakes,metalwork

557

Minnesota County Sweepstakes Rug Contest

Rugs that won a sweepstakes prize at the exhibitor's most recently held county fair are eligible for entry. If the county fair ends after entry closing

date the rug will be entered next year in the State Fair. Each county is limited to one entry. Rugs must be delivered to the Creative Activities

Building no later than Wednesday, Aug. 14, at noon.

The entrant must list the name of the rug on the entry form. The entrant must attach to the entry form a statement from the county fair secretary

or superintendent containing the following information: "This is to certify that the rug entered in class 558 at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair by

(Name of Exhibitor) won the Sweepstakes prize at the most recently held (Name of County Fair)." Signed by secretary or superintendent of

county fair. Winner must be a Minnesota resident.

MinnesotaCountySweepstakesRugContest

558

Rugs

12" x 24" minimum

Braidedrug

559

12" x 24" minimum

Crochetedrug

560

12" x 24" minimum

Ryaknottedrug,cutoruncutpile

561

12" x 24" minimum

Ryawovenrug,cutoruncutpile

562

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No latch hook. 12" x 24" minimum.

Hookedrug,finecut,1/4"orless

563

No latch hook. 12" x 24" minimum

Hookedrug,primitivecut,1/2"ormore

564

12" x 24" minimum

Wovenragrug,under3ft.

565

Wovenragrug,3to6ft.

566

Wovenragrug,over6ft.

567

12" x 24" minimum

Wovenrug,otherthanrag,welt-faced

568

Wovenrug,otherthanrag,warp-faced

569

Rug-typewallhanging,under3ft.,musthavehangingsleeve

570

Rug-typewallhanging,3ft.orover,musthavehangingsleeve

571

Miniaturedollhouserug

572

12" x 24" minimum

Nålbindingrug

573

12" x 24" minimum

Internationalorhistoricallyinspiredrug

574

12" x 24" minimum

Rug,nototherwisespecified

575

(classes 559-575)

Sweepstakes,rugs

576

Will award $25 to the exhibitor with the best use of color in a woven or rya rug. Prize money included in fair check (classes 561, 562, 565-569

combined).

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9313

Hand-spun Yarn

Hand-spunyarn-100%woolfiber(sheep)

577

Hand-spunyarn-hairandfur(ex.alpaca,llama,bison,camel,dog,mohair,cashmere,goat)

578

Hand-spunyarn-cellulose(ex.cotton,linen,seacell,corn)

579

Hand-spunyarn-100%silk

580

Hand-spunyarn-blends(ex.wool/silk)statefibercontentindescription

581

Hand-spunyarn-novelty(ex.nap,core,spiral,knot,slub)

582

(classes 577-582)

Sweepstakes,hand-spunyarn

583

Will award $50 to the best overall hand-spun skein from yarn hand-spun by the exhibitor (classes 577-582 combined).

NorthernLightsHandspinnersGuild

SP9314

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the winner of hand-spun novelty yarn (class 582).

StevenBe

SP9315

Will award $25 to the best fine-weight hand-spun yarn. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9316

Will award $25 to the best medium-weight hand-spun yarn. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9317

Will award $25 to the best bulky-weight hand-spun yarn. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9318

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Basketry

Randing (plain weave; plaiting; twill work, diagonal weaving): weaving (weft) element passing over and under one or more spokes or stakes with

successive rows opposing prior rows.

Basketry,randing

584

Twining/wickerwork: two or more weavers (weft) crossing over each other, while weaving around spokes.

Basketry,twining/wickerwork

585

Frame work (ribbed, stake-and-strand): rigid frame work with flexible weavers passing over and under.

Basketry,framework

586

Coiled: spiraling core stitched together with a more pliable material.

Basketry,coiled

587

Other techniques: folded, stitched or molded fibers to create a vessel form; mixed techniques: producing functional or sculptural objects.

Basketry,othertechniqueormixedtechnique

588

Knotting; looping - knot-less netting (no crochet or macrame).

Basketry,knotting;looping

589

Will award a rosette, $25 cash prize to the first-place winners in basketry classes. Prize money included in fair check (classes 584-589).

BasketWeavingatTextileCenter

SP9319

Loom Weaving, Felting

Bandweaving(InkletorTabletweaving)

590

Loomweaving,purse,bag

591

Loomweaving,scarf

592

Loomweaving,towel

593

Loomweaving,placemats(4)

594

Loomweaving,tablerunnerortablecloth

595

Loomweaving,stoleorshawl

596

Loomweaving,throw,afghanorcoverlet

597

Loomweaving,wovenwithhand-dyedyarn

598

Loomweaving,wovenwithhand-spunyarn

599

Clothingaccessoryotherthanscarf,woven

600

Completely wet-felted (no knitting, crochet or needle-felting).

Felting,wearable

601

Completely wet-felted (no knitting, crochet or needle-felting).

Felting,non-wearable

602

100% needle-felted by exhibitor (not attached to a commercial garment).

Needle-felted

603

Loomweaving,adultgarment

604

More than 8 shafts, explain weave structure in description.

Complexweavestructure

605

Frameloom/rigidheddle

606

No pot holders.

Pinloom

607

Pillow,hand-woven

608

Tapestry,under12in.length

609

Tapestry,12in.andoverinlength

610

Must have hanging sleeve attached.

Wallhanging,woven,otherthantapestry

611

No macrame.

Hand-woven,nototherwisespecified

612

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2024 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day

Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the weaver with best use of novelty yarn (classes 591-599 combined).

StevenBe

SP9320

Will award $25 to the best use of texture in "woven" wearable items. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9321

Will award $25 to the best use of color in "woven" wearable items. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9322

Will award $25 to the best use of texture in "woven" non-wearable items. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9323

Will award $25 to the best use of color in "woven" non-wearable items. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9324

Will award $25 to the best overall woven item. Prize money included in fair check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9325

Will award $25 to the best "first" woven item; exhibitor must indicate "first-time State Fair entrant" on entry form. Prize money included in fair

check.

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9326

Perry and Sheila McGowan will award a rosette and a $25 cash prize in honor of Doris Tufte for creative loom weaving in the Scandinavian

tradition. Judge's choice of best entry (loom woven classes). Prize money included in the fair check (classes 591-599 combined).

DorisTufteAward

SP9327

Knotting, Plaiting

Bobbinlace

613

Nålbinding

614

Tatting,ornament

615

Tatting,other

616

Plaitingtechnique(kumihimo,fingerweaving)

617

Splitplytechnique

618

(classes 584-618)

Sweepstakes,basketry,loomweaving,feltingandknotting,plaiting

619

$30 cash prize to first-place and a $20 cash prize to second-place of the best articles made of all wool from loom weaving, felting, knotting,

plaiting (classes 590-618 combined).

AwardedbyJuanitaReed-BonifaceinmemoryofDickBoniface,

SP9328

Will award $25 to the item that best represents the mission of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Prize money included in fair check (classes 584

-618 combined).

WeaversGuildofMinnesota

SP9329

Freehand Painting on Porcelain

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Landscape

620

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Portrait

621

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Animals(wildlife,bugs,fish,etc.)

622

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Insects

623

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Fruit

624

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Handbuilt,painted

625

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Contemporary

626

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Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Flowers

627

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Christmas

628

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Birds

629

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Luster

630

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Jewelry-porcelain

631

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Mixed-mediaporcelain(glass,transfers,etc.)

632

Must be fired; signed and dated by artist. No greenware or plaster, plate stands or dolls. Work can be done on a two- or three-dimensional piece

and can be framed or unframed. Design of the piece can be anything from traditional to contemporary.

Penwork

633

(classes 620-633)

Sweepstakes,freehandpaintingonporcelain

634

Will award a rosette and $55 cash prize to judge's choice of best use of color from Freehand Painting on Porcelain category. Prize money will be

included in fair check (classes 620-633 combined).

PorcelainPainterAward

SP9330

Will award a rosette and $55 cash prize to judge's choice of best design from Freehand Painting on Porcelain category. Prize money will be

included in fair check (classes 620-633 combined).

PorcelainColorDesignAward

SP9331

Will award $10 for first-place, $8 for second-place and $4 for third-place in all Freehand Painting on Porcelain classes, an additional $50 for

winner of Sweepstakes, freehand painting on porcelain (classes 620-633,and class 634); money to be included in fair check.

MinnesotaPorcelainArtsGuild

SP9332

Freehand Painting on Wood

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Boxorbookends

635

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Furniture,largepiece(cabinet,bench,largetable,etc.)

636

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Furniture,smallpiece(sidetable,chair,etc.)

637

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Plate

638

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Tray

639

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Wallplaque,12in.diameterorunder

640

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Wallplaque,over12in.diameter

641

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Decorativebowl

642

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Free-standingdecoration

643

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Nototherwisespecified

644

Will award a $25 gift certificate to the best piece painted in traditional Norwegian Rosemåling (classes 635-644 combined).

Ingebretsen'sScandinavianGifts

SP9333

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Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Freehand Painting on Other Material

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Glass

645

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Papier-mâchéorterracotta

646

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Fabricorleather

647

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Miniaturefigureoranimal

648

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Miniaturefigure,mountedonanimal

649

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Metal

650

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Walldecoration

651

Styles include: Folk, Peasant, Early American, Pennsylvania Dutch, Rosemåling. No oil or acrylic painting on canvas.

Nototherwisespecified

652

(classes 635-652)

Sweepstakes,freehandpaintingonwoodorothermaterial

653

Stained Glass

Measure the actual size of glass, not the frame.

Glass,stainedandleaded,under4sqft.

654

Measure the actual size of glass, not the frame.

Glass,stainedandleaded,4-9sq.ft

655

Measure the actual size of glass, not the frame.

Glass,stainedandleaded,over9sq.ft.

656

Glass,stainedandleaded,lamporlampshade;shadeunder16in.diameter

657

Glass,stainedandleaded,lamporlampshade;shade16in.diameterandover

658

Fusedglasspicture

659

Fusedglassvessel

660

(classes 654-660)

Sweepstakes,stainedglass

661

Will

award a rosette and $30 gift certificate to first-place winners, $20 gift certificate to second-place winners and $10 gift certificate to third-place

winners in stained and fused glass (classes 654-660).

Potekglass

SP9334

Decorative Crafts

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadassemblage/embroidery

662

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadassemblageonthreadorwire,oneortwostrands

663

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadedbags

664

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadednecklace

665

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadedbracelet

666

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadedearringsand/orpins

667

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Needlewovenbeadwork,3Dobject

668

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Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beads,handmade(glass,metal,wood,ceramic,etc.);usagenotconsidered,judgedonbeadsalone

669

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Beadwork,nototherwisespecified

670

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Polymerclay,beads(usagenotconsidered,judgedonbeadsalone)

671

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Polymerclay,jewelry(personaladornmentsuchasnecklace,bracelet,earrings)

672

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Polymerclay,sculpture--non-figurative(containers,decorativeitems)

673

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Polymerclay,sculpture--figurative(people,animals)

674

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Ceramics,coilconstruction

675

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Ceramics,slabconstruction,large

676

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Ceramics,slabconstruction,small

677

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Ceramics,wheel-thrown

678

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, frosted decorations, yard art; no artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair

management not responsible for fragile articles.

Ceramics,sculpture(original)

679

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, plastic canvas, yard art, needlework, artificial or

dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles. Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Mask

680

Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Blownglass

681

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, plastic canvas, frosted decorations, yard art, needlework, artificial or dried flower

arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Mosaic,onflatsurface

682

No greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, plastic canvas, frosted decorations, yard art, needlework, artificial or dried flower

arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Mosaic,on3-Dform

683

No drawings, painting, macramé, seeds, photography or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Paper,handmade

684

No drawings, painting, macramé, seeds, photography or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Papersculptureorquilling(paperfolded,scored,piecedorcurled)

685

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, plastic canvas, yard art, needlework, artificial or

dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Papier-mâchéitem

686

No drawings, painting, seeds, photography, yard art, needlework, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for

fragile articles.

Papercutting

687

No drawings, painting, seeds, photography, yard art, needlework, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for

fragile articles.

Occasionalcardsornotepaper,mountedoncardboard,underplastic

688

No drawings, painting, macramé, seeds, photography, yard art, needlework, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not

responsible for fragile articles.

Pressedflowersframedunderglass

689

No drawings, painting, macramé, seeds, plastic canvas, artificial or dried flower arrangements.

Decorativesweatshirt,otherthanpainted

690

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Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

No drawings, painting, macramé or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Tie-dyedanddip-dyedfabric

691

No drawings, painting, macramé or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Hand-paintedsilk&batik-dyed

692

No drawings, painting, macramé or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Silk-screenprintingonfabric

693

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, frosted decorations, needlework, artificial or dried

flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Decoupage

694

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, frosted decorations, needlework, artificial or dried

flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Decorativestuffedanimal,birdorfigure(notatoy),upto12in.

695

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, frosted decorations, needlework, artificial or dried

flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Decorativestuffedanimal,birdorfigure(notatoy),over12in.

696

No drawings, painting, yard art or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Tooledleatheritem

697

No drawings, painting, yard art or needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Leathergarment

698

No drawings, painting, macramé, seeds, photography, felt Christmas stockings, plastic canvas, tied fleece throws. Fair management not

responsible for fragile articles.

Wallhangingonfabricorpaper,originaldesign

699

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, felt Christmas stockings, plastic canvas, frosted

decorations, yard art, needlecraft, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Kiteormobile

700

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, felt Christmas stockings, plastic canvas, tied fleece

throws, frosted decorations, yard art, needlework. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Whirligig,windchimeorwindsock

701

No drawings, painting, seeds, photography, plastic canvas, yard art, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for

fragile articles.

Handmadebooks

702

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, felt Christmas stockings, plastic canvas, tied fleece

throws, frosted decorations, yard art, needlecraft, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Nototherwisespecified,upto14in.

703

No drawings, painting, greenware, plaster, slip cast ceramics, macramé, seeds, photography, felt Christmas stockings, plastic canvas, tied fleece

throws, frosted decorations, yard art, needlecraft, artificial or dried flower arrangements. Fair management not responsible for fragile articles.

Small jewelry must be fastened to a card.

Nototherwisespecified,over14in.

704

(classes 662-704)

Sweepstakes,decorativecrafts

705

Will award $25 cash prize to first-place winners, $15 cash prize to second-place winners, and $5 to third-place winners in metal work, jewelry,

one work & coordinated set; and decorative crafts, all bead and beadwork classes. Prize money included in fair check (classes 550-551, 662

-670).

UpperMidwestBeadSociety

SP9335

Will award a 1-year membership to the Guild ($30 value) and $11 cash prize to first-place winners of polymer classes. The guild will also award

$8 to second-place and $6 to third-place of the same classes. Prize money included in fair check (classes 671-674).

PolymerClayGuildofMinnesota

SP9336

Will award the Polymer Clay Members Memorial Award, $25 to judge's choice for art depicting a social justice issue using polymer clay, focused

on creating pieces that have a message about our society or highlighting an issue through art (classes 671-674 combined).

PolymerClayGuildofMinnesota

SP9337

Will award $20 gift certificate to the first-place winners, $15 gift certificate to second place and $10 gift certificate to third place, in polymer clay

(classes 671-674).

ClaySquaredtoInfinity

SP9338

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Creative Activities Rules and Premiums

Dolls

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (i.e. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans, or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,charactertype(fairy,elf,mermaid,imaginarycharacter,etc.)single,8in.orover

706

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,charactertype(fairy,elf,mermaid,imaginarycharacter,etc.)single,under8in.

707

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,pair,charactertype(fairy,imaginarycharacter,etc.)

708

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,made&dressedbyexhibitor,representingfictionalstorybookcharacter,singleorpair

709

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,portrait,singleorpair,face&costumerepresentinganindividual,livingordead(recognizableoraccompanied

byaphotoofindividual)

710

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,international,made&dressedbyexhibitortorepresentacountryorculture,singleorpair

711

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Groupofdollsmadebyexhibitor,depictingastoryorgroupofcharacters(limit3-5dolls)

712

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,playtype,made&dressedbyexhibitor,offabricmaterial

713

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Softsculpture

714

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Puppet,hand,singleorpair

715

Doll Dressed by Exhibitor

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls dressed by exhibitor. No dolls on soap containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger

than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Dolldressedbyexhibitor,8in.orover,sewnclothes

716

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls dressed by exhibitor. No dolls on soap containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls must be able to

stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Dolldressedbyexhibitor,under8in.,sewnclothes

717

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls dressed by exhibitor. No dolls on soap containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger

than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Dolldressedbyexhibitor,hand-knitorcrochetedclothes

718

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls dressed by exhibitor. No dolls on soap containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger

than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Bridedolldressedbyexhibitor,sewnclothesonlyonadult-typedoll(noanimals)

719

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls dressed by exhibitor. No dolls on soap containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger

than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Groupofdollsdressedbyexhibitor,depictingastoryorgroupofcharacters(musthave3-5dolls)

720

Antique Reproduction and Modern Dolls

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,reproductionantique,bisquematerial,madebyexhibitor,mustbeincised

721

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Doll,reproductionantique,non-bisquematerial(wood,wax,etc.),madebyexhibitor

722

Must have a head, body, arms and legs. Dolls made and dressed by exhibitor. No plastic dolls, kits (e.g. Strawberry Shortcake). No dolls on soap

containers, bottles, cans or mops. Dolls should be no larger than 30 in. Dolls must be able to stand or be accompanied by a stand.

Bisquedollsmadebyexhibitor,otherthanantiquereproduction(originalsculpteddolls,mustbeincised)

723

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Doll Clothes

Doll clothes must be mounted on cardboard no larger than 24" x 36".

Dollclothes,set(mountedoncardboard)madebyexhibitor

724

Doll clothes must be mounted on cardboard no larger than 24" x 36".

Dollclothes,set(mountedoncardboard)madebyexhibitor,knitorcrocheted

725

Soft Toys

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Bear,fabricstuffed,madebyexhibitor,15in.orover

726

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Bear,fabricstuffed,madebyexhibitor,under15in.

727

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Bears,setof3to5,dressedorundressed

728

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Bear,fabricstuffed,madebyexhibitor,dressedorundressed.WillbedonatedtoRonaldMcDonaldHouse.

729

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Stuffedfabrictoyanimal,otherthanbear,madebyexhibitor,15in.orover

730

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Stuffedfabrictoyanimal,otherthanbear,madebyexhibitor,under15in.

731

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Toyanimals,otherthanbear(setof3to5),soft,stuffed,madeofyarnorfabric

732

Toyanimalorfigure,madebyexhibitorofyarn,under15in.

733

Toyanimalorfigure,madebyexhibitorofyarn,over15in.

734

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Softanimaloffur(notfauxfur),madebyexhibitor

735

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Softtoy,otherthananimalorfigure(blocks,books,etc.)

736

No commercially printed pattern that is only sewn and stuffed.

Fruitorvegetabledoll(notmadefromproduce),musthavehead,armsandlegs

737

Miniatureroomorshopsettingin3-sidedroomorshadowbox

738

(classes 706-738)

Sweepstakes,dollsandtoys

739

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Division 4: Collections

Collections Rules

1. STAMP COLLECTIONS.Exhibitsinthisdivisionneednotbetheworkoftheexhibitor,exceptasotherwise

specified,butmustbeownedbyexhibitor.Stampsmustbemountedinframesunderglass.Briefexplanationof

thesubjectwilladdtotheinterestvalue.OutsideframemeasureshouldNOTexceed30"hx36"wand11/4"d.

MUSTbemountedlandscapeformat(horizontal,longdimensions).Noportraitformat(verticaldisplays);these

willNOTfitincreativeactivitiesdisplayframesandmaynotbedisplayedduringStateFair.

2. POSTCARDS FRAMES.Readinstructionscarefullyregardinginformationaboutlinens,chromesandantique

postcards.Cardsmustbemountedunderglassorheavyplasticpreferablywithclearcornermounts.Brief

explanationofthesubjectwouldaddtotheinterestvalue.Classes813,816and819areantiquecompetition

only(pre-1920).Classes812,820and821arefromspecificera(s);besuretoabidebythespecificeraif

enteringtheseclasses.OutsideframemeasurementshouldNOTexceed30"hx36"wand11/4"d.MUSTbe

mountedlandscapeformat(horizontal,longdimensions).Noportraitformat(verticaldisplays);thesewillNOTfit

increativeactivitiesdisplayframesandmaynotbedisplayedduringStateFair.

3. CREATIVE COLLECTIONS.Collectionsmustbeframedorboxed,underglassorheavyplastic.Pleaselabel

andtitlecollectiononthefrontifpossible.Nolargerthan24"x36"or864sq.in.Attachashortexplanationwith

eachentrydescribingthecollectionandthereasonforcollectingtheseitems.NOwetpreserveditemsor

taxidermy.

4. SCRAPBOOKS.Allentriesmustbetwo-pagelayoutinplasticsleeves.Donotbringentirescrapbook.Entries

mustadheretothethemelistedforeachclass.

5. COINS AND CURRENCY.ThedisplayofcoinsandcurrencywillnotbeacceptedforexhibitionattheMinnesota

StateFair.

6. INSURANCE.Privateinsuranceisrequiredforcollectionswhosevalueexceed$200.

Quality..................................................................................................... 20

Material.................................................................................................... 20

Designandgeneralapearance............................................................... 20

Condition................................................................................................. 20

Valueinpointofinterest.......................................................................... 20

Judging Criteria - Stamp Collections

100

QualityofMaterial................................................................................... 30

Designandgeneralappearance............................................................. 30

Condition................................................................................................. 20

Valueinpointofinterest.......................................................................... 20

Judging Criteria - Postcard Frames

100

Description.............................................................................................. 20

Material.................................................................................................... 20

Designandgeneralappearance............................................................. 40

Condition................................................................................................. 20

Judging Criteria - Creative Collections

100

Photo....................................................................................................... 30

EffectiveDesign...................................................................................... 40

Journaling................................................................................................ 30

Judging Criteria - Scrapbooks

100

Premiums for Collections

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2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

Class Listing for Collections

Stamp Collections

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

U.S.19th-centurypostage

800

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

U.S.20th-centurypostage

801

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

U.S.andforeignrevenues;stationary,depts.,postagedue,specialdelivery

802

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

First-daycovers;U.S.orforeign

803

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

U.S.covers;notfirstday

804

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

Foreigncovers;notfirstday

805

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

Foreign;onecountry

806

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally. MUST have stamps from more than one country.

Topical;manufactured,from2ormorecountries(trains,boats,bridges,etc.)

807

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally. MUST have stamps from more than one country.

Topical;natural,from2ormorecountries(birds,animals,flowers,etc.)

808

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally. MUST have stamps from more than one country.

Topical;subjectasart,from2ormorecountries(RedCross,religion,space,etc.)

809

Should contain at least 20 stamps or 10 covers, limited to one frame. Maximum size limit of frame should be 30" h x 36" w x 1 1/4" d. Stamps

must be mounted horizontally.

Labels;Christmas,Tuberculosis,localstamps,charity,etc.

810

classes 800-810

Sweepstakes,stampcollections

811

Bruce Bauer will award the Charles Bauer memorial trophy to the winner of Sweepstakes, stamp collections (class 811).

CharlesBauerMemorialTrophy

SP9400

Postcard Frames

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be displayed.

Mixedera:traceonesubjectusingcardsfrommorethanoneera,anyyears

812

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Cards to be antique (pre-1920). Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be

displayed.

Holiday

813

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Any years. Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be displayed.

Minnesotapostcards

814

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Any years. Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be displayed.

Views,placesorbuildings,etc.,scenicnature(non-Minnesota)

815

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Cards to be antique (pre-1920). Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be

displayed.

People:famous,occupational,etc.

816

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Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Any years. Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be displayed.

Noveltycards

817

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Any years. Due to limited space, only top 4 submissions may be displayed.

Transportationcards

818

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Cards to be antique (pre-1920).

Topic:historicalevent,dogs,cats,mining,fishing,etc.

819

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Linen era.

Linenerapostcards

820

Frame must contain at least 6 cards - no more than 24. Chrome era.

Chrome(slickfinish)modernpostcards

821

(classes 812-821)

Sweepstakes,postcardframes

822

Will award a plaque to winner of Sweepstakes, postcard frames (class 822).

TwinCityPostcardClub

SP9401

Creative Collections

Must be framed or boxed, under glass or heavy plastic. Label and title collection on front. No larger than 24" x 36" or 864 sq. in. Short

explanation describing the collection and the reason for collecting items.

Collection,madeentirelybyexhibitor

823

Must be framed or boxed, under glass or heavy plastic. Label and title collection on front. No larger than 24" x 36" or 864 sq. in. Short

explanation describing the collection and the reason for collecting items.

Collection,assembledormountedbyexhibitor

824

Must be framed or boxed, under glass or heavy plastic. Label and title collection on front. No larger than 24" x 36" or 864 sq. in. Short

explanation describing the collection and the reason for collecting items.

Collection,nature

825

Must be framed or boxed, under glass or heavy plastic. Label and title collection on front. No larger than 24" x 36" or 864 sq. in. Short

explanation describing the collection and the reason for collecting items.

Collection,history

826

(classes 823-826)

Sweepstakes,creativecollections

827

Scrapbooks

Do not bring entire scrapbook, entries must adhere to the theme listed.

"Vacation,"12in.x12in,two-pagelayout

828

Do not bring entire scrapbook, entries must adhere to the theme listed.

"Heritage,"12in.x12in.,two-pagelayout

829

Do not bring entire scrapbook, entries must adhere to the theme listed.

"SpecialOccasion,"12in.x12in.,two-pagelayout

830

(classes 828-830)

Sweepstakes,scrapbooks

831

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Division 5: Work of Senior Citizens (65 and over)

Work of Senior Citizens Rules

1. GENERAL RULES.Thescorecardsforrespectivecategoriesinwhichthefollowingclassesfallwillbeused.

ExhibitswillbedisplayedintheCreativeActivitiesBuilding.

2. NEEDLECRAFT.Afghansshouldbenolargerthan50in.x76in.Nopuff,cathedralwindow,yo-yoorcrazy

quilts.Nocommerciallypreprinted"cheater"fabric.Notiedquilts.Noaprons,towels,treeskirts,potholders,

plasticcanvas,latchhookrugs,macramé,dishcloths,doiliesorsewngarments.Nohandkerchiefs(exceptin

class944,Tatteditem).

Premiums for Work of Senior Citizens (65 and over)

2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

Class Listing for Work of Senior Citizens (65 and over)

Handcrafts

Articleoffurniture

900

Birdhouseorbirdfeeder

901

Clock

902

Carving,scaleconstruction

903

Carving,whittling

904

Carving,smallfigureoranimal

905

Carving,bird

906

Carving,chip

907

Woodburning

908

Chinapainting

909

Folkpaintingonwood

910

Fretwork

911

Generalwoodworking,indoor

912

Generalwoodworking,outdoor

913

Inlay

914

Leathertooleditem

915

Metalworkitem

916

Modelconstruction,workingmodel

917

Modelconstruction,exhibition

918

Woodturning

919

Stainedglass,under1ft.

920

Stainedglass,1ft.andover

921

Woodtoys

922

Basketry-anytype

923

Judge'sclass

924

(classes 900-924)

Sweepstakes,handcrafts;seniorcitizens

925

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Will award a rosette in memory of Ronald "Bud" Peterson, a past winner in wood craftsmanship, to the first-place winner of Wood turning (class

919).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9500

Will award a rosette, $25 cash prize to the first-place winner of Basketry - any type (class 923). Prize money included in fair check.

BasketWeavingatTextileCenter

SP9501

Needlecrafts

Crochetedafghan

926

Crochetedbabyafghan,nolargerthan42in.x42in.

927

Crochetedbabybonnet

928

Crochetedbabysweater

929

Crochetedbabybooties

930

Crochetedadultvestorsweater

931

Crochetedscarf

932

Crocheted,nototherwisespecifiedinabove(classes926-932)

933

Knittedafghan

934

Knittedbabyafghan,nolarger42in.x42in.

935

Knittedbabybonnet

936

Knittedbabysweater

937

Knittedbabybooties

938

Knittedslippers(nobooties)

939

Knittedadultvestorsweater

940

Knittedscarf

941

Machine-knittedarticle

942

Knitted,nototherwisespecifiedinabove(classes934-942)

943

Tatteditem

944

Beadwork,necklace

945

Beadwork,anyother

946

Countedthreadpicture,lessthan150sq.in.

947

Countedthreadpicture,greaterthan151sq.in.

948

Hardanger,picture

949

Hardanger,tablerunner,tabletopper

950

Needlepoint,picture

951

Needlepoint,anyother(pillow,stocking,boxtop)

952

Hand-embroidereditem

953

Anyothertechniqueusinghandandtheadedneedle,notlistedabove(longstitch,punchneedle,etc.)

954

Nototherwisespecified(itemmustusetechniquesinclasses947-954)

955

Pillow,quilted

956

Quiltedtablerunnerortabletopper,nolargerthan36in.x36in.

957

Quiltedarticleofclothing

958

Quiltedwallhanging,cotton,sleeveattached,maxperimeterof120in.

959

Quiltedwallhanging,cotton,withembroidery,sleeveattached,maxperimeterof120in.

960

Quiltedwallhanging,cotton,withappliqué,sleeveattached,maxperimeterof120in.

961

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Quiltedwallhanging,mixedtechniques,withsleeve,maxperimeterof120in.

962

Cribquilt,babytheme,maxperimeterof249in.

963

No embroidery or appliqué.

Quilt,cotton,pieced,maxperimeterof249in.

964

Quilt,cotton,withembroidery,maxperimeterof249in.

965

Quilt,cotton,appliqué,maxperimeterof249in.

966

Quilt,materialotherthancotton,maxperimeterof249in.

967

No embroidery or appliqué.

Quilt,cotton,pieced,perimetergreaterthan250in.

968

Quilt,cotton,withembroidery,perimetergreaterthan250in.

969

Quilt,cotton,appliqué,perimetergreaterthan250in.

970

Quilt,materialotherthancotton,mustbequilted,perimetergreaterthan250in.

971

Quilt,piecedandquiltedbygroup

972

Commemorativequiltinhonorofmilestone,subjectfeaturedonquilttop

973

Wovenstole,scarforshawl

974

Wovenwallhanging,musthavesleeve

975

Rug,loomwoven

976

Rug,hooked

977

Rug,braided

978

Toyanimal,fabricstuffed,large,15in.orover

979

Toyanimal,fabricstuffed,small,under15in.

980

Doll,playtype,madeanddressedbyexhibitoroffabricmaterial

981

Dolldressedwithclothesmadebyexhibitor

982

Dollclothes,set,mountedonfoamorcardboard,madebyexhibitor

983

Nototherwisespecified,nocrocheted,knitted,needlearts,wovenorquilteditems

984

(classes 926-933)

Sweepstakes,crocheteditems

985

(classes 934-943)

Sweepstakes,knitteditems

986

(classes 944-955)

Sweepstakes,needleartsitems

987

(classes 956-973)

Sweepstakes,quiltingitems

988

(classes 974-978)

Sweepstakes,wovenitemsandrugs

989

(classes 979-984)

Sweepstakes,dollsandtoys

990

Will award $25 to first-place winner, $15 to second-place and $10 to third-place, in all Work of Senior Citizens quilt classes, listed above. Prize

money is included in fair check (classes 956-973).

MinnesotaQuiltersAward

SP9502

Will award a rosette and $25 to the first-place winner of Machine-knitted article (class 942).

MidwestMachineKnitters'Collaborative

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Division 6: Baked Products

BAKED PRODUCTS

1. ENTRY INFORMATION.AllbakedproductsandspecialcontestsmustberegisteredbyTuesday,July30,at

4:30p.m.

A. Recipes.Ifyouenteraclassorspecialcontestthatrequiresarecipetobesubmitted,DONOTsendit

withyourregistration.Recipesshouldbedeliveredwithyourentry.AllrecipesMUSTcometypedon81/2"

x11"paper.

1. RecipeMUSTinclude:classnumber,exhibitornumber,descriptiverecipename,ingredientamounts,

preparationinstruction,baketimeandnumberofservings.Pointswillbedeductedforincomplete

recipes.

2. Firstname,lastname,exhibitornumber,address,phonenumberandclassnumbermustbeincluded

onthebackofeachrecipesubmittedwithentry.

B. Special contests.CarefullyreadthedetailsforeachSpecialContestastheagerequirementsandrules

vary.

C. Registration entry limit.Asingleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)forupto30classesinDivision6

(bakedgoods).Anexhibitorwhoregistersformorethan20classesinDivision6willneedtonarrowdown

toamaximumof20entriesthattheywilldeliver.Specialcontests(classes1090-1092)areincludedinthe

registrationlimit.Familymembersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress(household)mayregisterand

enterexhibitsinthesameclassaslongaseachentryispreparedseparately;multipleentriesfromthe

samebatcharenotallowed.

2. DELIVERY OF ENTRIES.DeliverentriestotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex,onthewestsideofthebuilding.Refer

tothe"MapofWheretoDeliverExhibits"and"DeliveryandReturnProcedures"documentsonthecreative

activitieswebpagetolearnmoreatmnstatefair.org/competitions/creative-activities/.

A. Date of delivery.EntriesmustbedeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnexonSaturday,Aug.17,from

9:30a.m.to1p.m.NOEARLYDROPOFFOFBAKEDGOODSALLOWED.

B. Containers.Nocontainerswillbereturned.ALLbakedproductsmustbeenclosedinaplasticbagor

disposablecontainer.UNCOVEREDEXHIBITSWILLNOTBEACCEPTED.

1. Cakes.Cakewillnotbeacceptedonanyplateordishthathastobereturned.Cakesmustbe

BOXEDorindisposablecontaineranddeliveredon9in.or10in.flatcardboardroundorsquare

(availableatbakeries).Cupcakesmustbeboxedorindisposablecontainer.

2. Pies.PiesmustbeBOXEDorindisposablecontainer.ONLY8in.or9in.pieswillbeaccepted.

C. Food safety.Forsafetyandhealthofjudges:Nofruit(cannedorfresh),flowers,cream,creamcheese,

sourcreamoritemsrequiringrefrigerationareallowed,exceptinspecialcontests(classes1090-1092).

1. Bakedproductswithfruitbakedontopwillnotbeaccepted.

2. Creamcheeseorsourcreamcanbebakedintobatterordough;nocheesecakes.

D. Admission.PurchaseofMinnesotaStateFairgateadmissionticketisrequiredforentryifspecialcontests

areheldduringtheStateFair.

3. ELIGIBILITY.Allentriesexhibitedmustbetheproductoftheexhibitorandmustbebaked.Familymembers

and/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthesameclass,aslong

aseachentryisaseparatepreparation.Multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenotallowed.

A. Onlyexhibitsthataretheproductofthe"home"kitchenwillbeeligible.

B. Anexhibitorhavingreceivedfirst-placeatthreesuccessiveMinnesotaStateFairswillnotbepermittedto

competeintheclass(excludingsweepstakes)atsucceedingfairsforaperiodoftwoyears.

C. Inlargeclasses,ALLentriesareevaluated,butonlythetop25willbescored,andtheseentrieswill

receiveascorecard.

D. Pointswillbedeductedifdirectionsarenotfollowed.Carefullyreadrulesforeachclassentered.

E. Nocommercialmixesaccepted,exceptspecialcontests.

Appearance,color................................................................................... 30

Texture,internalappearance.................................................................. 35

Flavor,aroma.......................................................................................... 35

Judging Criteria - Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Bars and Pies (includes Gluten-Free Baking)

100

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Appearance............................................................................................. 25

Construction............................................................................................ 25

Creativity................................................................................................. 50

Judging Criteria - Decorated Cookies, Cupcakes and Cakes

100

Appearance,color................................................................................... 25

Texture,internalappearance.................................................................. 25

Flavor,aroma.......................................................................................... 25

Proteincontent,easeofpreparation....................................................... 25

Judging Criteria - Vegan Main Dish

100

Appearance,color,texture...................................................................... 30

External and internal texture and appearance

Flavor...................................................................................................... 30

Innovativerecipeandingredientuse.......................................................40

Judging Criteria - Recipe Card Round-Up: Picnic Basket Favorite

100

Premiums for Baked Products

2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

Class Listing for Baked Products

Baked Products

Awarded to the individual earning the most points on their entries in the baking division (not including sweepstakes or special contests/awards).

Points will be awarded as follows: first-place earns 5 pts, second-place earns 4 pts, third-place earns 3 pts, fourth-place earns 2 pts and fifth-

place earns 1 pt. Winner will be contacted by phone and announced with a sign in the kitchen area of the Creative Activities Building; they will

receive a plaque and be listed in the following year's premium book.

SupremeBakerAward

1000

Supreme Baker 2023: CandaceFreeman,Melrose,Minn.

Bread, Plain Dough, Yeast

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,white,noseeds

1001

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,herb

1002

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,wholewheatorgraham

1003

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,raisinordriedcranberry

1004

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,wholegrains

1005

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,potato

1006

Baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf. No half loaves.

Bread,artisan(e.g.sourdough,ciabatta,focaccia,brioche,etc.)

1007

2 bagels total. Maximum of 5 inches diameter per bagel.

Sourdoughbagel

1008

4 total dinner rolls.

Dinnerrolls,wholegrain

1009

4 total dinner rolls.

Dinnerrolls,white,suchascloverleaf,fingerrolls,etc.

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(classes 1001-1010)

Sweepstakes,yeastbreads,plaindough

1011

Bread, Sweet Dough, Yeast

Sugar or powdered sugar/water icings permitted.

Coffeecake,apple(norings)

1012

Sweet rolls (4 total). Sugar or powdered sugar/water icings permitted.

Sweetrolls,withoutfruitornuts

1013

Sweet rolls (4 total). Sugar or powdered sugar/water icings permitted.

Sweetrolls,containingfruitornuts

1014

Sugar or powdered sugar/water icings permitted.

Coffeering(ringshapeonly)

1015

Sugar or powdered sugar/water icings permitted.

Coffeecake,pull-apart

1016

(classes 1012-1016)

Sweepstakes,yeastbreads,sweetdough

1017

Bread, Quick

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in x 2 in. No icing.

Bananabread,noadditions

1018

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in x 2 in.

Lemonbread,noadditions,noicing

1019

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in x 2 in. Must use a Minnesota craft brewed beer. Include recipe, see division rules for recipe

requirements.

Beerbread,usingMinnesotacraftbeer

1020

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in x 2 in. No icing. Include recipe, see division rules for recipe requirements. Label flavor.

Nototherwisespecified,bread,listtype

1021

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in x 2 in. No icing. Label flavor.

Nutbread,nofruitorchipstobeincluded

1022

No icing, baked-on toppings only.

Coffeecake,8in.or9in.roundor8in.square

1023

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in x 2 in. No icing; baked-on toppings only. Label flavor.

Vegetablebread,listtypeofvegetable

1024

Muffins (4 total) must be baked without paper liners (no mini muffins accepted). No icing; baked-on toppings only.

Muffins,blueberry

1025

Muffins (4 total) must be baked without paper liners (no mini muffins accepted). No icing; baked-on toppings only.

Muffins,lemonpoppyseed,nonuts,chips,fruitorvegetablepieces

1026

Muffins (4 total) must be baked without paper liners (no mini muffins accepted). No icing; baked-on toppings only.

Cornmuffins

1027

Muffins (4 total) must be baked without paper liners (no mini muffins accepted). No icing; baked-on toppings only. Label flavor.

Muffins,containingvegetable,listtypeofvegetable

1028

No icing. Label flavor.

Bundt-typecoffeecake,wholecake;8in.or9in.

1029

4 scones total. No icing. Label flavor.

Scones

1030

In honor of Curt Pederson, Creative Activities superintendent from 1998 to 2021, who loved a morning coffee and pastry. He is dearly missed by

all staff, exhibitors and fair guests who knew his quick wit and kind heart. (classes 1018-1030)

Sweepstakes,quickbreads

1031

Perry and Sheila McGowan will award a rosette and a $10 cash prize in honor of Eleanore McGowan for creative decoration and presentation.

Judge’s choice of innovative appearance among quick bread entries. Prize money included in the fair check (classes 1018-1030 combined).

EleanoreMcGowanQuickBreadsAward

SP9600

WCCO-AM's Jason DeRusha will award the DeRusha Best Banana Bread, $25 and rosette to the winner of banana bread (class 1018).

DeRushaBestBananaBreadAward

SP9601

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Cake, Egg

No icing, cake entered with topside up, as seen in pan. No commercial mixes.

Angelfood,white

1032

No icing, cake entered with topside up, as seen in pan. No commercial mixes.

Chiffon

1033

No icing, cake entered with topside up, as seen in pan. No commercial mixes.

Chocolatechiffon

1034

No icing, cake entered with topside up, as seen in pan. No commercial mixes.

Sponge

1035

(classes 1032-1035)

Sweepstakes,eggcakes

1036

Cupcakes

4 total, any flavor, regular-size. No toppings of fresh fruit, canned fruit or live flowers will be accepted. No commercial mixes. Cupcakes must be

delivered in a box.

Decoratedcupcakes:MinnesotaBirds

1037

Cake, Fat or Cooking Oil

May be iced, glazed or drizzled. Split layers allowed. Label flavor of cake. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes

or cheesecakes. No commercial mixes.

Three(3)orfour(4)layers,8or9in.,anyflavor

1038

May be iced, glazed or drizzled. No split layers. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or cheesecakes. No

commercial mixes.

White(witheggwhites),8or9in.two-layer

1039

May be iced, glazed or drizzled. No split layers. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or cheesecakes. No

commercial mixes.

Chocolate,8or9in.two-layer

1040

No icing, glaze or drizzle. No split layers. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or cheesecakes. No commercial

mixes.

Pound,tube,Bundtorloaf,noadditionsortoppings

1041

No icing, glaze or drizzle. No split layers. Label flavor of cake. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or

cheesecakes. No commercial mixes.

LightBundt,nomarble,notopping

1042

No icing, glaze or drizzle. No split layers. Label flavor of cake. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or

cheesecakes. No commercial mixes.

DarkBundt,nomarble,notopping

1043

May be iced, glazed or drizzled. No split layers. Label flavor of cake. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or

cheesecakes. No commercial mixes.

Vegetableorfruittype(listvariety),singlelayer8or9in.roundorsquare

1044

(classes 1038-1044)

Sweepstakes,cakeswithfatorcookingoil

1045

(classes 1032-1035,1038-1044)

Grandcakesweepstakes(bestcakeofthefair)

1046

Cookies and Bars

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Chocolatechipcookies,nofruitsornuts

1047

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Chocolatechipcookies,withnuts,nofruit

1048

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Chocolatechipcookies,withoatmeal

1049

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Thumbprint

1050

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing.

Light,rolledflat,nofrosting

1051

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing.

Dark,rolledflat,nofrosting

1052

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4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Icebox(refrigeratorcookies)

1053

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Balltype,notflattenedbeforebaking

1054

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Light,drop

1055

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Dark,drop

1056

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Peanutbutter,noadditions

1057

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Sandwich

1058

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Light,balltype,flattenedbeforebaking

1059

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Dark,balltype,flattenedbeforebaking

1060

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3 inches diameter per cookie.

Oatmeal,nofruits,nuts,chipsoricing

1061

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 2 inches diameter per cookie.

Shortbreadcookies

1062

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 4 inches diameter per cookie.

Decoratedcookies:"Hats"

1063

4 bars total. No cheese-based icing. Cut bars 2 x 2 inches, to fit on display plate.

Bars,cake-typeor"singlelayer,"withorwithouttopping

1064

4 bars total. No cheese-based icing. Cut bars 2 x 2 inches, to fit on display plate.

Bars,layered,nolemon

1065

4 bars total. No cheese-based icing. Cut bars 2 x 2 inches, to fit on display plate.

Chocolatebrownies,plain,nofrosting

1066

4 bars total. No cheese-based icing. Cut bars 2 x 2 inches, to fit on display plate.

Chocolatebrownieswithnuts,chipsand/orfrosting

1067

(classes 1047-1062)

Sweepstakes,cookies

1068

(classes 1064-1067)

Sweepstakes,bars

1069

Food critic Jason DeRusha will award the DeRusha Eats Award, $25 and a rosette to the winner of chocolate chip cookie, no fruit or nuts (class

1047).

DeRushaEatsChocolateChipCookieAward

SP9602

Pies

Fillings and crust must be made from scratch. No frozen or packaged pastry, no prepared pie filling. No eggs in filling. Glass plate may be used,

but will NOT be returned. 8 in. or 9 in. pies only.

Apple

1070

Fillings and crust must be made from scratch. No frozen or packaged pastry, no prepared pie filling. No eggs in filling. Glass plate may be used,

but will NOT be returned. 8 in. or 9 in. pies only.

Creativeapple

1071

Fillings and crust must be made from scratch. No frozen or packaged pastry, no prepared pie filling. No eggs in filling. Glass plate may be used,

but will NOT be returned. 8 in. or 9 in. pies only.

Strawberryrhubarb

1072

(classes 1070-1072)

Sweepstakes,pies

1073

Will award a rosette in memory of Alice H. Peterson, and in recognition of all bakers dedicating the time to make homemade pie crusts with fresh

fillings, to the first-place winners, (classes 1070-1072).

PetersonMemorialAward

SP9603

Will award $50 to the winner of Sweepstakes, pies (class 1073).

BrahamPieDay,ofBraham,Minn.,the"HomemadePieCapitalofMinnesota"

SP9604

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International Baking

4 total cookies. Submit recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Must include: 1) name of recipe with all ingredients listed and measurements; 2)

country of origin; 3) preparation instructions including serving size; 4) exhibitor number and class number. Points will be deducted for incomplete

recipes. Only baked or fried products accepted, no pudding or whipped cream. No fruit or fresh flowers on top.

Internationalbaking,cookies-includingkrumkake,polvorones,kourabiethes,etc.

1074

Submit recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Must include: 1) name of recipe with all ingredients listed and measurements; 2) country of origin; 3)

preparation instructions including serving size; 4) exhibitor number and class number. Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Only baked

or fried products accepted, no pudding or whipped cream. No fruit or fresh flowers on top.

Internationalbaking,bread-includingFrench,Italian,challah,naan,etc.

1075

One (1) large piece or 4 pieces of crisp bread or crackers. Submit recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Must include: 1) name of recipe with all

ingredients listed and measurements; 2) country of origin; 3) preparation instructions including serving size; 4) exhibitor number and class

number. Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Only baked or fried products accepted, no pudding or whipped cream. No fruit or fresh

flowers on top.

Internationalbaking,crispbreadorcrackers

1076

Submit recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Must include: 1) name of recipe with all ingredients listed and measurements; 2) country of origin; 3)

preparation instructions including serving size; 4) exhibitor number and class number. Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Only baked

or fried products accepted, no pudding or whipped cream. No fruit or fresh flowers on top.

Internationalbaking,cake

1077

Submit recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Must include: 1) name of recipe with all ingredients listed and measurements; 2) country of origin; 3)

preparation instructions including serving size; 4) exhibitor number and class number. Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Only baked

or fried products accepted, no pudding or whipped cream. No fruit or fresh flowers on top. (Bars entered must have 4 bars total, No cheese-

based icing. Cut bars 2" x 2" to fit on display plate.)

Internationalbaking,Nototherwisespecified,suchasrosettes,lefse,baklava

1078

(classes 1074-1078)

Sweepstakes,internationalbaking

1079

Will award a $25 gift certificate to judge's choice of International baking, best Scandinavian specialty (classes 1074-1078 combined).

Ingebretsen'sScandinavianGifts

SP9605

In memory of Catherine Hanley, her family will award $25 to the winner of Sweepstakes, International baking (class 1079).

CatherineHanleyInternationalBakingAward

SP9606

Perry McGowan will award a rosette and a $10 cash prize in honor of Zuzana Menzlova of Slovakia for baking in Eastern European traditions.

Judge’s choice of best entry among international baking classes of Eastern European cultural influence. Prize money included in the fair check

(classes 1074-1078 combined).

ZuzanaMenzlovaEasternEuropeanBakingAward

SP9607

Gluten-Free Baking

Whole loaf, pan size no smaller than 3 1/2 in. x 7 in. x 2 in. No icing. Recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, including: 1) exhibitor number and class

number, 2) name of recipe with list of ingredients and their measurements, 3) preparation instructions, 4) bake time and serving size. Create

entry without using wheat, barley, rye or oats, or any derivative of these grains (unless certified gluten-free). Points will be deducted for

incomplete recipes. Purchased flour blends are acceptable. No commercial mixes; e.g., cake, bread, cookie or bar mixes.

Gluten-free:quickbreadloaf

1080

4 muffins or scones total. No icing. No eggs in filling. Recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, including: 1) exhibitor number and class number, 2)

name of recipe with list of ingredients and their measurements, 3) preparation instructions, 4) bake time and serving size. Create entry without

using wheat, barley, rye or oats, or any derivative of these grains (unless certified gluten-free). Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes.

Purchased flour blends are acceptable. No commercial mixes; e.g., cake, bread, cookie or bar mixes.

Gluten-free:sconesormuffins

1081

4 cookies total. No cheese-based icing. Maximum of 3" diameter per cookie.

Recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, including: 1) exhibitor number and class number, 2) name of recipe with list of ingredients and their

measurements, 3) preparation instructions, 4) bake time and serving size. Create entry without using wheat, barley, rye or oats, or any derivative

of these grains (unless certified gluten-free). Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Purchased flour blends are acceptable. No

commercial mixes; e.g., cake, bread, cookie or bar mixes.

Gluten-free:cookies

1082

4 bars total. No cheese-based icing. Cut bars 2" x 2" to fit on display plate.

Recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, including: 1) exhibitor number and class number, 2) name of recipe with list of ingredients and their

measurements, 3) preparation instructions, 4) bake time and serving size. Create entry without using wheat, barley, rye or oats, or any derivative

of these grains (unless certified gluten-free). Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Purchased flour blends are acceptable. No

commercial mixes; e.g., cake, bread, cookie or bar mixes.

Gluten-free:bars

1083

Cake may be iced, glazed or drizzled. No split layers. No cheese-based, whipped cream, meringue icing, holiday fruit cakes or cheesecakes.

Recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, including: 1) exhibitor number and class number, 2) name of recipe with list of ingredients and their

measurements, 3) preparation instructions, 4) bake time and serving size. Create entry without using wheat, barley, rye or oats, or any derivative

of these grains (unless certified gluten-free). Points will be deducted for incomplete recipes. Purchased flour blends are acceptable. No

commercial mixes; e.g., cake, bread, cookie or bar mixes.

Gluten-free:cake,anyflavor,8-9inchtwo-layer

1084

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Bread baked in individual loaf; must be 1-1 1/2 lb. loaf or 4 rolls total. Recipe typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, including: 1) exhibitor number and

class number, 2) name of recipe with list of ingredients and their measurements, 3) preparation instructions, 4) bake time and serving size.

Create entry without using wheat, barley, rye or oats, or any derivative of these grains (unless certified gluten-free). Points will be deducted for

incomplete recipes. Purchased flour blends are acceptable. No commercial mixes; e.g., cake, bread, cookie or bar mixes.

Gluten-free:yeastbreadorrolls

1085

(classes 1080-1085)

Sweepstakes,gluten-freebaking

1086

Vegan Main Dish Contest

Create a tasty and easy-to-prepare main dish that supplies complete protein. Salads are excluded. For your vegan main dish, simply use

ingredients without animal product. 12 or fewer ingredients.

VeganMainDishContest

1087

Contest rules

- Delivery. EntriesinthisclassmustbedeliveredonSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.

EntriesdeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex(betweentheEducationBuildingandCreative

ActivitiesBuilding)inadisposablecontainer.Eachentrywillbereheatedbeforejudging.

- Ingredients.Recipesshouldinclude12orfeweringredients.Salt,pepper,cookingoil,water

andgarnishesdoNOTcountasingredients.Apackagedfoodorproductcountsasone

ingredient,e.g.,boxmixorbagofmixedvegetables.Fruitmaybeused.

- Recipe. Typedon81/2"x11"paper.Oneside:1)first&lastname,2)address,3)phone

number,and4)classnumberandexhibitornumber.Reverseside:Typerecipewithingredients

listedwithmeasurements,preparationinstructions,bakingtimeandnumberofservings.Points

willbedeductedforincompleterecipes.

Will award a vegan cookbook to the winner of Vegan Main Dish (class 1087).

FlorenceBrammer

SP9608

Recipe Card Round-Up

Create your best main dish or side dish that could be brought along on a picnic. Hot or cold, bring your favorite dish to share with your perfect

picnic partner!

Awards: 1st place: $50, 2nd place: $25, 3rd place: $15

RecipeCardRound-Up:Picnicbasketfavorite

1088

Contest rules

- Delivery. EntriesinthisclassmustbedeliveredonSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.

EntriesdeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex(betweentheEducationBuildingandCreative

ActivitiesBuilding)inadisposablecontainer.Eachentrywillbereheatedbeforejudging,if

required.

- Prepared dish. Bringmaindishindisposablecontainer,6"x6"ofdishforjudging,2"x2"

squarewillbeusedfordisplay.

- Recipe.Typerecipeon81/2"x11"paper.Oneside:1)first&lastname,2)address,3)phone

numberand4)classnumberandexhibitornumber.Reverseside:Typerecipewithingredients

listedwithmeasurements,preparationinstructions,bakingtimeandnumberofservings.Points

willbedeductedforincompleterecipes.

Thisclasswillbeusedfor2025RecipeCardRound-Upprogram.Thewinningrecipewillbeone

oftherecipesmadeintoacollectiblerecipecardanddistributedduringtheMinnesotaStateFair

in2025.

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Cake Decorating

Get inspiration from your favorite Minnesota author or Minnesota-based book!

Awards: 1st place: $50, 2nd place: $25, 3rd place: $15

CakeDecoratingContest:Minnesotaauthorsandbooks

1089

Contest rules

-Delivery. EntriesinthisclassmustbedeliveredonSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.

EntriesdeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex(betweentheEducationBuildingandCreative

ActivitiesBuilding)inadisposablecontainer,on9"or12"cardboardround,plateortray-these

willnotbereturned.

-Eligibility. Submitaone(1)-to-three(3)layercakewithicingthatisten(10)inchesmaximum

indiameter.

-Recipe. Typeon81/2"x11"paper.Oneside:1)first&lastname,2)address,3)telephone

numberand4)classnumberandexhibitornumber.Reverseside:Typerecipewithingredients

listedwithmeasurements,preparationinstructions,bakingtimeandnumberofservings;include

thebookorauthorthatinspiredthecake!EntrymustbeanoriginalrecipeforcakeANDfrosting.

-Fondantthatispreparedorpurchasedispermitted.

-Inconspicuoususeofdowels,toothpicksandwireispermitted.Noplasticfigurinesorprops.

Will award a $25 gift certificate to judge's choice of four (4) exhibitors in the Cake decorating contest (class 1089).

BlueRibbonGroup

SP9609

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Special contest - 3 Cricketeers

3Cricketeer"MightyMuffin"Contest

1090

Mighty Muffin Recipe Contest

Make your 3 Cricketeers Mighty Muffin entry with 3C’s Pure Cricket Powder and additional

ingredients known to give you power and energy, such as nuts, seeds, oatmeal, peanut butter

and chocolate.

PRIZES:1stplace:$100,2ndplace:$50,3rdplace:$25

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• MightyMuffintheme,ingredientuse..25%

• Taste,texture,flavor..........................25%

• Creativity............................................25%

• Easeofpreparation............................25%

About 3 Cricketeers

3 Cricketeers (3C) is a Minnesota-based urban farm providing restaurants, chefs, home cooks

and bakers with high quality, clean crickets for human consumption.

• 3C Pure Cricket Powder is perfect for baking. You can pack gut-healing prebiotic fiber

into your recipes and 5 grams of protein per tablespoon.

• 3C also offers whole roasted crickets, in a variety of flavors, as well as snacks and treats

made with their crickets.

• Known for their mild nutty flavor, crickets are considered a “complete” protein that’s rich in

vitamin B12, essential amino acids and much more.

• Crickets require less resources to grow than traditional proteins, making them more

sustainable and better for the environment.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:

1. Preparedentry(6ormoreservings)mustbedeliveredonSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.Entries

deliveredindisposablecontainerstotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex(betweentheEducationBuildingandCreative

ActivitiesBuilding).Plates/containerswillnotbereturned.

2. Useatleast1/4cupof3Cricketeers’PureCricketPowderinyourrecipe.Findtheirstoreonlineat3Cricketeers.

com,proofofpurchaserequiredtoenterthisclass.Usecode:StateFair2024forfreeshippingonyourfirstorder.

3. Typerecipeon81/2"x11"paper.Oneside:1)first&lastname,2)address,3)phonenumber,and4)class

numberandexhibitornumber.Reverseside:Typerecipewithingredientslistedwithmeasurements,preparation

instructions,bakingtimeandyield.

4. ShareyourcreativeprocessbypostingonFacebookorInstagram.Tag#3cricketeers

5. Judges,aschosenbytheStateFair,willevaluateentriesandchoosewinnersbasedontheabovecriteria.Their

decisionsarefinal.

6. Bysubmittingyourentry,youacceptallcontestrulesandagreetobeboundbythejudges’decisions,whichwill

befinal.Entrantsmaybeaskedtosignawrittenconsentformabouttheirparticipation.

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Special contest - Blue Ribbon Group

BlueRibbonGroup"NuttyCookie"Contest

1091

Comecompeteinthe“NuttyCookieContest”fromtheBlueRibbonGroup.Wewantacreative

varietyofnut-centricwinningcookies.Makeyourtastytreatswithyourfavoritenuts,frompeanuts

andpistachiostoalmondsandcashews.Anynutgoesandanytypetracks.Theycanbeclassic

orcreative:Thinkbiscotti,nutclusters,butterpecanshortbread,monstercookies,andmore.Wow

thejudgeswithyouroutstandingcookie,howitlooksandwhattheyexperiencebitingintoit.A

uniquemixofcookieswillwin.Findinspiration@BlueRibbonFoodiesonInstagram&Facebook.

PRIZES:1stplace:$200(giftcard),2ndplace:$100(giftcard),3rdplace:$50(giftcard)

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Distinctiveness.……………….…..25%

Appearance&presentation.…….25%

Nuttytaste&texture..…………....25%

Nuttyflavor&aroma..…………....25%

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:

1. Shareanimageofyourentrybeforeorduringthefairforachancetowina$25giftcard,awardedtoarandom

participantonSept.3,2024.Tag@BlueRibbonFoodies#BlueRibbonBaking@MNStateFair.

2. Bringyourpreparedcookieentry(6servings,maximum6-inchdiameterinsize)andcorrespondingrecipetothe

CreativeActivitiesAnnex(betweentheEducationBuildingandCreativeActivitiesBuilding)onSaturday,Aug.

17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.Entriesmustbedeliveredindisposablecontainers.Plates/containerswillnotbe

returned.Indicateifyourentryrequiresrefrigeration.

3. Typerecipeon81/2"x11"paper.Oneside:1)first&lastname,2)address,3)phonenumber,and4)class

numberandexhibitornumber.Reverseside:Typerecipewithingredientslistedwithmeasurements,preparation

instructions,bakingtimeandyield.

4. Additional rules.

A. Recipesmustbenamedandyourowncreation,somethingyouyourselfprepared.Usingpublishedrecipes

asinspirationfromwebsites,cookbooks,magazinesorblogs,etc.isallowed,withsource/creditnoted.If

desired,includeanystories,commentsorbackgroundaboutyourentry(notacontestrequirement).

B. Judges,aschosenbytheStateFair,willevaluateentriesandchoosewinnersbasedontheabovecriteria.

Theirdecisionsarefinal.

C. WinningrecipesbecomethesharedpropertyoftheBlueRibbonGroup,ContestSponsor,MinnesotaState

Fair,andwinningentrant.

D. Bysubmittingyourentry,youacceptallcontestrulesandagreetobeboundbythejudges’decisions,

whichwillbefinal.Entrantsmaybeaskedtosignawrittenconsentformabouttheirparticipation.

E. Thecontestisintendedforamateurbakers(ages14andup,Minnesotaresidentsonly).Itexcludesthose

whoearnasignificantportionoftheirlivelihoodfrombaking.

F. AllprizeswillbedeliveredbytheBlueRibbonGroupwithin30daysofwinnerannouncements.Taxesare

theresponsibilityofthewinner.Contestisvoidwhereprohibitedorotherwiseregulatedbylaw.

G. ThisrecipecontestissponsoredandmanagedbytheBlueRibbonGroup(MediaMatrixx,Inc.)with

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Special contest - Bushel Boy Farm's Fresh Salsa Recipe Rally

BushelBoyFarm's"FreshSalsaRecipeRally"

1092

Makeafresh-tasting,crowd-pleasingsalsawithpremium,locallygrownBushelBoyFarms

tomatoesasthestaringredient.BushelBoy’stomatoesaregrownrighthereinOwatonna,Minn.,

attheirhigh-techgreenhousesandpickedatperfectripeness.Combinethemwithother

ingredientsforamasterfulandaward-winninghomemadesalsa(refrigerated,not

processed/canned).Presentwithyourfavoritechipsfordipping.$350inprizesawaitthetop3

winners,plusbonusprizesforcannedsalsas(Class1245&1246).Findrecipeinspiration

@BushelBoyFarmsonInstagram&Facebook.

PRIZES:1stplace:$200(giftcard),2ndplace:$100(giftcard),3rdplace:$50(giftcard)

$50BonusPrizesforBestCannedSalsa,Classes1245&1246

JUDGING CRITERIA:

•TheFreshFactor;adistinctanddeliciousrecipe....25%

•Appearance,color,presentation..............................25%

•Texture,balanceofingredients................................25%

•Flavor,aroma...........................................................25%

Participation Guidelines

1. ShareanimageofyourentryonInstagramorFacebook,beforeorduringthefairforachancetowina$25gift

card,awardedtoarandomparticipantonSept.3,2024.Besuretotag@BushelBoyFarmsand

@BlueRibbonFoodiesplus#FreshMadeSalsa#MinnesotaGrown#MNStateFair

2. BringyourpreparedrefrigeratedfreshsalsaandcorrespondingtypedrecipetotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex

(betweenEducationBuildingandCreativeActivitiesBuilding)onSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.

Deliverentriesinsealed,disposablecontainers.Containerswillnotbereturned.Allsalsaentrieswillbe

refrigerateduntiljudging.Presentitwithyourfavoritechipsfordipping(1cupmaximumportion)orjudgeswill

havetortillachipstopair/tastewithyoursalsaifnotprovidedbyyou.

3. Fresh Salsa:Preparedrefrigeratedfreshsalsa(1cupormore,refrigerated,notcanned/processed),BushelBoy

proofofpurchase(receiptorsocialmediapost).

4. Typerecipeon81/2"x11"paper.Oneside:1)first&lastname,2)email&phonenumber,3)mailingaddress,

and4)classnumber&exhibitornumber.Reverseside:Typedrecipewithingredients&measurements,

instructions,preparationtime,andyield.

5. Additional rules.

A. Recipesmustbenamedandyourowncreation,somethingyouyourselfprepared.Usingpublishedrecipes

asinspirationfromwebsites,cookbooks,magazinesorblogs,etc.isallowed,withsource/creditnoted.

B. Judges,aschosenbythefair,willevaluateentriesanddeterminewinnersbasedontheabovecriteria.

Theirdecisionsarefinal.

C. WinningrecipesbecomesharedpropertyoftheSponsor,BlueRibbonGroup,StateFair,andwinning

entrant.

D. Bysubmittingyourentry,youacceptallcontestrulesandagreetobeboundbythejudges’decisions,

whichwillbefinal.Entrantsmaybeaskedtosignawrittenconsentformabouttheirparticipation.

E. AllprizeswillbedeliveredbytheBlueRibbonGroupwithin30daysofwinnerannouncements.Taxesare

theresponsibilityofthewinner.Contestisvoidwhereprohibitedorotherwiseregulatedbylaw.

F. ThisrecipecontestissponsoredbyBushelBoyFarmsandmanagedbytheBlueRibbonGroup(Media

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Division 7: Canning

CANNED AND PRESERVED FOODS RULES

1. ENTRY INFORMATION.AllpreservedexhibitsandmaplesyrupmustberegisteredbyTuesday,July30,at4:30

p.m.

A. Recipes are required.Exceptformaplesyrup.Provideonecompleterecipeforeachclassentered,typed

on81/2x11inchsheet.NOTdoublesided.Recipesmustbesubmittedattimeofdeliveryofyourentry.

1. Must include:exhibitornumber,classnumber,descriptiveproductname,processingmethodand

time,ingredientamounts[provideounceweightofpectin,preparationmethod,yieldandreliable

(tested)recipesource(nchfp.uga.eduorfreshpreserving.com)].

2. Follow this recipe as a guideline to submit recipes:EXAMPLE:

QuickFreshPackedDillPickles

Class#:1264(makes7-9pints)Exhibitor#:CXXX

Source:SoEasytoPreserve,UniversityofGeorgiaCooperativeExtension,Nochangetooriginalrecipe.

8pounds3-5inchpicklingcucumbers

11/4c.canningsalt(divided)

2gallonswater

1/4c.sugar

2quartswater

2tbsp.wholemixedpicklingspice

~3tbsp.wholemustardseeds

~14headfreshdill

11/4quartsvinegar(telltypesuchasapplecider)(5%)ifusingapplejuice,tellacidity

WashCucumbers.Cut1/16-in.sliceoffblossomendanddiscard.Leave1/4in.ofstemattached.Dissolve

3/4cupsaltin2gallonswater.Pourovercucumbersandletstandfor12hours.Drain.Combine

vinegar,1/2cupsalt,sugar,1quartswater.Addmixedpicklingspice.Filljarswithpickles.Add1

teaspoonmustardseedsand1/2headfreshdillperpintjar.Coverwithboilingsolution,leave1/2-in.

headspace.Removeairbubbles.Wipejarrims.Adjustlids.Process10minutesinaboilingwater

bath.

3. On back of recipe:exhibitornameandexhibitornumber.

4. RecipeswillbeusedtoverifyfoodsafetyandwillbeshreddedfollowingtheStateFair.

5. Ifintheopinionofthejudges,thewrittenrecipeisincorrectornotatruerepresentationofthefood

product,theexhibitwillbedisqualified.Pointswillbedeductedforincompleterecipes.

B. Special contests.Carefullyreadthedetailsforeachspecialcontestastheagerequirementsandrules

vary.

C. Registration entry limit.Asingleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)forupto30classesinDivision7

(canning).Anexhibitorwhoregistersformorethan20classesinDivision7willneedtonarrowdowntoa

maximumof20entriesthattheywilldeliver.Familymembersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress

(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthesameclassaslongaseachentryisprepared

separately;multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenotallowed.

D. Allcannedgoodswillbeopenedforjudgingwhentheypasstheappearancetest.Inordertojudge

accurately,thisprocedureisdeemednecessary.Everyprecautionistakentopreventbreakageorlossin

thehandling.Anyproductdeteriorationorfoodsafetyissuestothedisplayjar,duetodisplayconditions,

weatherconditionsorfaultycanningmethodsmustbeattheexhibitor'srisk.

2. DELIVERY OF ENTRIES.DeliverentriestotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex,onthewestsideofthebuilding.Refer

tothe"MapofWheretoDeliverExhibits"and"DeliveryandReturnProcedures"documentsonthecreative

activitieswebpagetolearnmoreatmnstatefair.org/competitions/creative-activities/.

A. CannedandpreservedfoodsmustbedeliveredonSaturday,Aug.10,from10a.m.to5p.m.,orSunday,

Aug.11,from11a.m.to5p.m.

B. PICK UP OF JUDGED JARS.JudgedjarsmaybepickeduponWednesday,Aug.14,fromnoon-6p.m.

3. ELIGIBILITY.Foodsmustbecannedincolorless,heat-tempered,regularorwide-mouthMason-type,threaded,

home-canningjarswithself-sealinglidsandscrewbands.One-piecelidsarenotapprovedforhomecanning.

AnentryhavingotherthanthespecifiedcontainerwillNOTbejudged.Nodecorations(lace,ribbons,etc.).

A. Alljellies,jams,buttersandrelishes/sauces(exceptsalsa)aretobeexhibitedincolorlesshalf-pint(8oz.)

canningjars.NoBallElitesquarejars.Fruits,salsas,picklesandtomatoesaretobeexhibitedincolorless

pintcanningjars,exceptasparaguscanuse24oz.jar.NOquartsizeallowed.

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B. Two(2)same-sizejarsofthesameproductmustbebroughtforeachclassenteredexceptvinegars,dried

fruits,vegetablesandherbs.Onthesideofthejartobeopenedandjudged,placealabelwith:nameof

product,exhibitornumber,classnumber,processingmethodandlengthoftimeprocessed(varietyname

onlyfordisplayofvinegarsanddriedfruitsorvegetablesandcolorformaplesyrup).DONOTinclude

exhibitorname.Staffwilllabelthesecondjarwhichwillbeusedfordisplayandreturned.

C. AjarofcannedorpreservedfoodthathasbeenjudgedinapreviousMinnesotaStateFairisnoteligible

forentry.Anexhibitorhavingreceivedfirst-placeatthreesuccessiveMinnesotaStateFairswillnotbe

permittedtocompeteintheclass(excludingsweepstakes)atsucceedingfairsforaperiodoftwoyears.

D. ApprovedUSDAmethodsarepressurecanning,hotwaterbathoratmosphericsteamcanning.Noopen

kettle,ovencanningoropenprocessing.YoucanviewtheUSDACompleteGuidetoHomeCanningby

visitingtheirwebsite(www.nchfp.uga.edu)orbycallingtheUniversityofMinnesotaat(800)854-1678.

E. Alljarsmustbesealedwithself-sealinglidsandincludenewbands.NOWAX.

F. AllentriesexhibitedmustbetheproductoftheexhibitorandmustuseUSDA-approvedmethods.Family

membersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthe

sameclass,aslongaseachentryisaseparatepreparation.Multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenot

allowed.

G. Noprepackaged,one-steprelishorpicklemixesallowed.Norefrigeratorpickles.Nofreezerjamor

spreadscontainingflavoredgelatindessert.

H. Allentriesareevaluated,butonlythetop25willbeprovidedwithajudge'sscorecard.

I. MAPLE SYRUP.SyrupenteredinthecontestmustbeproducedandprocessedinMinnesota.No

additives,coloringagentsorpreservativesofanytypeoramountcanbeaddedtothesyrup.Family

membersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthe

sameclass,aslongaseachentryisaseparatepreparation.Multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenot

allowed.Allsyrupwillbeopenedforjudgingandasmallamountusedforjudgingpurposes.

1. Maple Syrup must be in 8 oz. flat flask with handle. Two (2) flasks per entry.

2. Labeling.Two(2)same-sizeflasksofthesameproductmustbebroughtforeachclassentered.On

thesideoftheflasktobeopenedandjudged,placealabelwith:nameofproduct,exhibitornumber,

classnumber,processingmethodandlengthoftimeprocessed,varietyname(golden/delicate,

amber/rich,dark/robust,verydark/strong).DONOTincludeexhibitorname.Staffwilllabelthe

secondflaskthatwillbeusedfordisplayandreturned.

FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25

GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 25

ProductQuality........................................................................................ 25

FlavorandAroma.................................................................................... 25

Judging Criteria - Canned Fruits and Fruit Syrup

100

FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25

GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 20

ProductQuality........................................................................................ 20

FlavorandAroma.................................................................................... 35

Judging Criteria - Jellies, Jams, Butters, Relishes, Pickles and Fermented Products

100

FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25

GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 25

ProductQuality........................................................................................ 25

FlavorandTexture.................................................................................. 25

Judging Criteria - Canned Tomatoes and Dried Fruit and Vegetables

100

FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25

Appearance/Clarity.................................................................................. 25

Container................................................................................................. 25

FlavorandAroma.................................................................................... 25

Judging Criteria - Vinegar

100

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Color/Grade............................................................................................. 20

Clarity...................................................................................................... 10

Flavor...................................................................................................... 40

Density.................................................................................................... 30

Judging Criteria - Maple Syrup

100

Premiums for Canning

2024First-PlacePremium

Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)

$10

Class Listing for Canning

Awarded to the individual earning the most points on their entries in the canning classes, not including classes beginning with "SP" or special

contests/awards. Only exhibits made in the "home kitchen" will be eligible. Points will be awarded as follows: first-place earns 5 points, second-

place earns 4 points, third-place earns 3 points, fourth-place earns 2 points. Points awarded as far out as ribbon placing for the class. The winner

will receive a plaque and will be listed on the creative activities web page and premium book. Winner will be contacted by phone and announced

by signage in the kitchen area of Creative Activities Building.

PrestigiousProcessorofthePantry

1200

2023 Prestigious Processor of the Pantry:BarbSchaller,Burnsville,Minn.

Fruits

Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Applesauce,noadditionsotherthansugar

1201

Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Fruitsauce,singleormultiplefruits,withadditionalflavorsorspices;labelfruitsused

1202

Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Syrup-packedfruit

1203

Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Fruitsyrup,singlefruit,justliquid

1204

(classes 1201-1204)

Sweepstakes,fruits

1205

Jellies

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Apple

1206

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Blackberry

1207

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Cherry

1208

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Chokecherry

1209

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Crabapple

1210

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Currant

1211

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Grape

1212

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Without additional flavors and spices.

Herb,herbcombo,mint(labelflavor)

1213

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Without additional flavors and spices.

Pepper(smallpiecespermitted)

1214

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Plum

1215

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Redraspberry

1216

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Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Strawberry

1217

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.

Wildfruit(labelflavor)

1218

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled.

Wineorfruitandwine(labelflavor)

1219

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled.

Combinationoffreshfruits,atleast2(labelfruitsused)

1220

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled.

Nototherwisespecified(labelflavor)

1221

(classes 1206-1221)

Sweepstakes,jellies

1222

Jams

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Fruitwithheatorspicecomingfrompeppers(labelfruitandpeppersused)

1223

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Apricot

1224

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Blackraspberry

1225

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Blackberry

1226

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Blueberry

1227

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Cherry

1228

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Orangemarmalade

1229

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Citrusmarmalade

1230

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Nectarine

1231

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Peach

1232

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Pear

1233

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Plum

1234

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Redraspberry

1235

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Rhubarb

1236

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Strawberry

1237

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Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.

Wildfruit(labelfruitused)

1238

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Fruit,withadditionalflavorsand/orspice(labelfruitused)

1239

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Rhubarbwithotherfruit(labelfruitused)

1240

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Multi-fruitcombinations,withnospiceorflavorings(labelfruitused)

1241

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Nosugarjam(labelfruitused)

1242

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Fruitandwineorliquor-canincludespice(labelfruitused)

1243

Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two

standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Nototherwisespecified(labelfruitused)

1244

(classes 1223-1244)

Sweepstakes,jams

1245

Butters

Butters consist of fruit pulp run through a sieve, sugar added and cooked until it forms a thick consistency that spreads easily. Spices may be

added. Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Apple

1246

Butters consist of fruit pulp run through a sieve, sugar added and cooked until it forms a thick consistency that spreads easily. Spices may be

added. Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.

Nototherwisespecified,nopumpkin(labelfruitused)

1247

Relishes/Sauces

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be processed

in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Picanteorsalsa,mild

1248

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be processed

in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Picanteorsalsa,hot

1249

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be processed

in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Fruitsalsa

1250

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Chutney,fruit

1251

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Chilisauce

1252

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Ketchup

1253

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Barbecuesauce,tomato-based(nospaghettisauces)

1254

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Barbecuesauce,nototherwisespecified(labelflavor)

1255

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Cornrelish

1256

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Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No cucumbers. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no

mixes. Must be processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Pepperrelish

1257

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Cucumberrelish

1258

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Zucchinirelish

1259

Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be

processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.

Nototherwisespecified(NOS)

1260

(classes 1248-1260)

Sweepstakes,relishes/sauces

1261

Pickles

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.

Beet

1262

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Bean,canincludedill

1263

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Breadandbutter,sweet

1264

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Cucumber,sweet

1265

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.

Dill,nogarlicorvegetable

1266

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Dill,withgarlicbutnoothervegetableorspices

1267

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Dill,withothervegetablesand/orspices,nothot

1268

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Dill,hot

1269

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.

Peppers,sweet

1270

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.

Peppers,hot

1271

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Asparagus spears can use 24 oz. jar.

Nototherwisespecified,singlevegetable(includingwatermelonrindandasparagus)

1272

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.

Nototherwisespecified,mixedvegetables

1273

(classes 1262-1273)

Sweepstakes,pickles

1274

Fermented Products

Exhibited in two standard QUART colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.

Cucumber,pickles

1275

Bottle weight must not exceed 24 oz. Label flavor variety.

Vinegars,madefromscratch

1276

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Fermentation of cabbage and salt, including red pepper powder, garlic,

ginger, onion and other ingredients. Must follow proper USDA and fermentation guidelines. No oil allowed.

Kimchi

1277

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must label raw or hot packed. No oil allowed.

Sauerkraut,raworhotpacked

1278

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Infused Vinegars

Display only. Using fruit, vegetables or spices to infuse vinegar. Bottle weight must not exceed 24 oz. Label flavor variety.

Non-herbinfusedcommercialvinegar,filtered,3varieties(1bottleofeachvariety,labelvariety)

1279

Display only. Using herbs to infuse vinegar. Bottle weight must not exceed 24 oz. Label flavor variety. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half

length wise.

Herbinfusedcommercialvinegar,filtered,3varieties(1bottleofeachvariety,labelvariety)

1280

Tomatoes

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Can be safely preserved in boiling water baths using current time

tables.

Tomatoes-whole

1281

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Can be safely preserved in boiling water baths using current time

tables. Reference this website for "Minnesota Style" https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/canning-minnesota-tomato-mixture.

Tomatomixture-MinnesotaStyle

1282

Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Can be safely preserved in boiling water baths using current time

tables.

Tomatojuice

1283

Dried Items

One (1) variety; label variety. Exhibited in one standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with self-sealing lids and bands. Does

not need to be sealed.

Driedfruit

1284

One (1) variety; label variety. Exhibited in one standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with self-sealing lids and bands. Does

not need to be sealed.

Driedvegetables

1285

One (1) variety; label variety. Exhibited in one standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with self-sealing lids and bands. Does

not need to be sealed.

Driedherbs

1286

Exhibit no more than four (4) pieces or slices in each jar. Exhibited in TWO (2) standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with

self-sealing lids and bands. Does not need to be sealed.

Jerky(labeltype)

1287

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the

contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to

the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind

will be permitted.

Goldenmaplesyrup/delicateflavor

1288

Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the

contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to

the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind

will be permitted.

Ambermaplesyrup/richflavor

1289

Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the

contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to

the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind

will be permitted.

Darkmaplesyrup/robustflavor

1290

Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the

contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to

the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind

will be permitted.

Verydarkmaplesyrup/strongflavor

1291

(classes 1288-1291)

Sweepstakes,maplesyrup

1292

Will award a plaque to the winner of the overall best maple syrup, judge's choice (classes 1288-1291 combined).

MinnesotaMapleSyrupProducersAssociationAward

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