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Open
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2010

 

 

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When it comes to exhibits, the Archuleta County Fair offers a variety of displays to look at and the work of artists of all kinds to admire. Consider entering your projects at the fair. If you can knit, crochet, paint, draw, sew, bake, brew, preserve, photograph, build or grow things…then you are a candidate! There is always room for more entries. Your project doesn't have to be anything too complicated. It's best to enter the work you've been doing throughout the year. So come on - show off your talents - prepare and enter your items!

Here are the ground rules for exhibiting:

  1. Quilting registration and judging will be on Saturday, July 31st. Entries are accepted from 8:00 am to 12 Noon and judging will begin at 1:00 pm.
  2. Registration (check in) of ALL open class items to be judged in the Exhibit Hall must be on Wednesday, August 4th, from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. Due to freshness considerations, Baked Goods, Fruits and Vegetables, Floriculture and Field Crops MUST register their entries on Wednesday, but may physically bring their entries in on Thursday, August 5th between 7:30 - 9:00 am. We will rigorously adhere to registration times.
  3. Divisions outlined in the handbook are open to individuals from both inside and outside of Archuleta County. Articles must be entered in the name of the person who made it.
  4. All open class entries must have been completed or raised since the previous year's Archuleta County Fair.
  5. Unless otherwise noted the AGE breakdown is as follows: Youth = 12 & Under, Teen = 13 -19, Adult = 20 & over. For children, age is how old you were on January 1, 2010.
  6. Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of ten (10) entries per department unless otherwise noted. In order to increase Preserved Foods entries, there is no maximum entry restriction.
  7. Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class; however, only one (1) per class will be judged. The other items will be marked "Exhibit Only".
  8. The "other" class in each department includes exhibits that do not fit into any other class. At the discretion of the superintendent and/or judge, a class may be added if entries warrant.
  9. Superintendents cannot compete in the department that they superintend.
  10. First, second, third, and/or fourth place ribbons will not necessarily be awarded in each class. Judges will not award ribbons to an unworthy exhibit. An exhibit will be determined unworthy at the judge's sole discretion. In each case, the decision of the judge is final. If the exhibitor does not understand the placing, he or she may speak to the department superintendent.
  11. Classes in the Beer, Wine & Spirits division have been updated. By following these beer style guidelines, the Fair has qualified to be a BJCP Sanctioned Competition, which will allow any winners to further their home-brewing credentials on the national level.
  12. 4-H Divisions outlined in the handbook are open only to individuals enrolled as 4-H members in Archuleta County and each exhibit must represent a project in which the member is officially enrolled. Entries cannot be cross-entered in Open and 4-H Classes.
  13. All animals in Open and 4-H Classes must be received at designated times on Thursday, August 5th.
  14. The Extension Building will be closed to everyone except superintendents and judges on Thursday, August 5th. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  15. The Exhibit Hall is open for viewing on Friday & Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, and Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
  16. Exhibited items need to remain on display for the benefit of all to see for the duration of the fair. Entries must be left on display until 4:00 pm, Sunday August 8th, and must be released by the Superintendent. Any exhibitor who removes an entry prior to 4:00 pm, Sunday, will forfeit all premiums and ribbons and will be excluded from exhibiting in the following year's fair.
  17. All exhibits and animals must be removed from the Fairgrounds by 6:00 pm, August 8th.
  18. The Fair Board is not responsible for loss or damage. Exhibitors may be asked to sign a release of liability
  19. Exceptions to above rules: Exhibitors are responsible for checking exceptions under individual division heading or as posted in the Extension Building.

The Archuleta County Fair Board is not responsible for accidents of any nature, but every precaution will be taken for the safety of the public and exhibitors.  The Fair Board asks the public to observe all reasonable safety rules.  The right is reserved by the Fair Board to interpret, revise and add to the rules governing the Fair as its interest may require.  Any protest must be in writing, accompanied by a deposit of $50.00 cash or certified check and filed with the Fair Board within 12 hours of the alleged violation.  Deposits will be returned only if protest is sustained.  All protests will be considered and acted upon by an executive committee of the Fair Board members.  This committee will have the absolute right to make a final interpretation of rules and regulations and settle all differences in regard to or arising from the Archuleta County Fair.  Visitors should report to the Extension Office any mistreatment or extortion practiced by an employee, volunteer or concessionaire of the Fair.

HOW TO ENTER - Read the Open Class Rules and Regulations. Look at the Table of Contents and find the department for the item you want to exhibit. Read the instructions, pre-registration information and early entry deadlines. Choose your best vegetable, flower, handiwork, etc., and bring it out to the County Fairgrounds!

WHEN TO ENTER - Wednesday, August 4th from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. Once you enter on August 4th, bring your perishable entries Thursday, August 5th from 7:30 - 9:00 am. ALL OTHER ENTRIES are to be left with the superintendent on Wednesday.

WHERE TO ENTER & PARK - Fairgrounds, CSU Extension Building located at 344 Highway 84, Pagosa Springs, CO.

JUDGING WILL BE - Thursday, August 5th

Homemaker of the Year Award

Age categories: Adult (20+) and Teen (13-19)

This $25.00 cash award and title is presented to the exhibitor of both age categories with the highest points in at least 4 of the following departments: Beer & Wine, Clothing, Needlework, Table Setting, Crafts, Woodworking, Baked Goods, Home Furnishings, Fine Arts, Photography, Floriculture, Fruits & Vegetables and Preserved Foods. Points are awarded as follows: 1st = 4 points; 2nd = 3 points; 3rd = 1 point.