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Margaret "Peggy" Fish
178 Weaver Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817
Tel.: (401) 397-8058 (leave a message)

RULES:

1.	Anyone may enter the following classes except those persons who are professionals in their respective categories. Professionals are those people who derive their living from any category in this division or whose work is shown in professional capacity.

2.	Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in each classification. At the discretion of the judges, there may be more than one First, Second or Third prize per class. Prizes are: 1st -- $3.00; 2nd -- $2.00 and 3rd --$1.00

3.	All exhibits will be accepted only on Monday (week of fair) between the hours of 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM. No exhibits will be accepted at any other time. ALL EXHIBITS must remain in place until 8:00 P.M. on Sunday (last day of fair) or prize money will be forfeited. Premiums less than $10.00 will not be mailed, they must be picked up in the fair office starting at noon on Sunday.

4.	To speed check-in for multiple entries, please bring in self-addressed mailing labels. (Label should not be larger than 2 1/4” x 5/8”)

5.	Exhibitors must have claim tickets to pick up exhibits.

6.	Any winning exhibits from the previous year are prohibited.

7.	Not responsible for any item lost, damaged or left.

8.	The decision of the judges is final.

9.	Ages will be noted as to Youth (under 16) or Senior Citizen (over 65). Please remember to note the age when registering

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101101 - Tablecloths and Luncheon Cloths

101102 - Bedspreads

101103 - Centerpieces (14 inches and over)

101104 - Doilies (under 14 inches)

101105 - Chair sets, Buffet sets or four Place Mats

101106 - Edging applied to finished article (pillowcases, handkerchiefs, etc.)

101107 - Afghans

101108 - Sweaters and Vests

101109 - Stoles, Scarves, Shawls and Ponchos

101110 - Three-Piece Baby Sets

101111 - Socks, Gloves, Mittens and Hats

101112 - Stuffed Toys

101113 - Pillows

101114 - Craft Items (handbags, pajama bags, curler caddies, etc.)

101115 - Baby Afghans, Crib or Carriage Robes

101116 - 2 Piece Baby Sets

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101201 - Afghans

101202 - Sweaters and Vests

101203 - Stoles, Scarves, Shawls and Ponchos

101204 - Three Piece Baby Sets

101205 - Socks, Gloves, Mittens and Hats

101206 - Stuffed Toys

101207 - Pillows

101208 - Craft Items (handbags, pajama bags, curler caddies, etc.)

101209 - Baby Afghans

101210 - 2 Piece Baby Sets

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101301 - Tablecloths and Luncheon Cloths

101302 - Pair of Pillowcases

101303 - Set of Towels (2) and Bureau Scarves

101304 - Clothing Article (limit 2 pieces)

101305 - Samplers

101306 - Pillows

101307 - Bedspreads and Crib spreads

101308 - Craft Items

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101401 - Wall Hangings

101402 - Pillows

101403 - Clothing Article (limit 2 pieces)

101404 - Handbags

101405 - Craft Items

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101501 - Wall Hangings

101502 - Pillows

101503 - Handbags

101504 - Craft Items

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101601 - Pieced Bed Quilts

101602 - Quilted Bedspreads

101603 - Hooked Rugs

101604 - Braided Rugs

101605 - Crocheted Rugs

101606 - Quilted Pillows

101607 - Quilted Handbags

101608 - Hooked Pillows

101609 - Quilted Wall Hangings

101610 - Hooked Craft Items

101611 - Quilted Baby Quilts

101612 - Quilted Clothing

101613 - Quilted Craft Items

101614 - Hooked Wall Hanging

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101700 - Handmade Toys - Other than knitted or crocheted.

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101801 - Wall Hangings

101802 - Pillows

101803 - Craft Items

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101900 - Heritage Crafts - (i.e. Cutwork, Tatting, etc.)

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101950 - Handy Work - Other than those listed above will be placed in this section and judged.

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102110 - Best Collection (limited to space available)

102120 - Scrapbooks

102130 - Models

102131 - Cars

102132 - Trucks

102133 - Ships

102134 - Scenes

102135 - Planes

102136 - Space Ships

102137 - Motorcycles

102138 - Other

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102201 - Leather Work

102202 - Wood Work

102203 - Metal Work

102204 - Decoupage

102205 - Macramé

102206 - Quilling

102207 - String Art

102208 - Wall and Door Hangings

102209 - Dip ‘n’ Drape

102210 - Bead Work

102211 - Stenciling

102212 - Miscellaneous

102213 - Collage - any medium

102214 - Basket Weaving

102215 - Jewlery

102216 - Oragami

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102301 - Stains

102302 - Antique Stains

102303 - Glazes

102304 - Underglaze

102305 - Free Form (flower, etc.)

102306 - Specialties (gold, luster, decals, etc.)

102307 - Porcelains and China paints

102308 - Hand -painted plaster items (not fired ceramic pieces)

102309 - Free formed glazed and fired items (18 and under)

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*Please note the following rule change in the PHOTOGRAPY CATEGORY. ALL exhibitors will be limited to a total of 6 entries in any of the following categories 102410, 102420 and 102430.

Photos entered individually and not framed must be encased in some transparent covering to protect the item exhibited.

102410 - Snapshots or larger (Under 12 years of age only)

102411 - Scenes (Black & White)

102412 - Animals (Black & White)

102413 - People (Black & White)

102415 - Scenes (Color)

102416 - Animals (Color)

102417 - People (Color)

102420 - Snapshots or larger (13 to 18 years of age only)

102421 - Scenes (Black & White)

102422 - Animals (Black & White)

102423 - People (Black & White)

102425 - Scenes (Color)

102426 - Animals (Color)

102427 - People (Color)

102430 - Photos Adults over 18 NOTE: All adult entries (those over 18 years of age) MUST BE minimum size of 5X7, mounted in a frame, or matted.

102431 - Scenes (Black & White)

102432 - Animals (Black & White)

102433 - People (Black & White)

102435 - Scenes (Color)

102436 - Animals (Color)

102437 - People (Color)

102440 - Time Lapse Sequence

1. Open to anyone over 18 years of age.

2. Minimum of three (3) photos, maximum of seven (7) photos, depicting a sequence of events over a period of time.

3. Must be mounted in the same frame.

4. Sequence must be explained by caption or narrative.

5. Maximum of three (3) entries per person.

6. Rosettes will be awarded to the first 6 place winners.

7. Cash awards of - $10 - $8 - $6 - $4 - $2 - $2 in each category.

8. ALL OTHER ARTS & CRAFTS RULES APPLY.

102450 WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR PHOTO CONTESTS

“The Washington County Fair”

1. Open to anyone over 18 years of age.

2. Minimum size of 5 x 7, mounted in a frame.

3. Any photo depicting The Washington County Fair from any year.

4. Rosettes will be awarded to the first 6 place winners.

5. Cash awards of - $10 - $8 - $6 - $4 - $2 - $2 in each category.

6. ALL OTHER ARTS & CRAFTS RULES APPLY.

102460 - What Was I Thinking!?!

1. Open to anyone over 18 years of age.

2. Minimum size of 5 x 7, mounted in a frame.

3. Any photo depicting people with a surprise, funny, shocked, etc look on their face.

4. Rosettes will be awarded to the first 6 place winners.

5. Cash awards of - $10 - $8 - $6 - $4 - $2 - $2 in each category.

6. ALL OTHER ARTS & CRAFTS RULES APPLY.

1024650 - Photo Collage (limit 1 per person for all ages)

1. Pictures have to be on the same subject.

2. Collage must be able to be hung.

3. No larger than 18” x 20”.

102470 - Digital Enhanced Photography (Ages under 12). Maximum of 3 entries per person. Must be a minimum size of 5X7, mounted in a frame or matted.

102471 - Scenes

102472 - Animals

102473 - People

102480 - Digital Enhanced Photography (Ages 13 - 18). Maximum of 3 entries per person. Must be a minimum size of 5X7, mounted in a frame or matted.

102481 - Scenes

102482 - Animals

102483 - People

102490 - Digital Enhanced Photography (Ages over 18). Maximum of 3 entries per person. Must be a minimum size of 5X7, mounted in a frame or matted.

102491 - Scenes

102492 - Animals

102493 - People

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102510 - Under 12 years of age

102511 - Crayon

102512 - Pencil

102513 - Oils

102514 - Acrylics

102515 - Water Colors

102516 - Posters

102517 - Pen & Ink

102518 - Pastels

102519 - Marker

102520 - Fuzzy Posters You Color

102520 13 to 18 years of age

*All entries in this division 102521 to 102528 must be either matted or framed.

102521 - Pastels

102522 - Pencil

102523 - Oils

102524 - Acrylics

102525 - Water Colors

102526 - Posters

102527 - Pen & Ink

102528 - Marker

102530 -Adults

*All entries in this division 102531 to 102538 must be framed and ready for hanging.

102531 - Pastels

102532 - Pencil

102533 - Oils

102534 - Acrylics

102535 - Water Colors

102536 - Pen & Ink

102537 - Fabric Painting

102538 - Tole Painting

102539 - Painting on medium other than those listed above.

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All entries in this section MUST have a recipe or they will not be accepted. All entries should be on white paper plates when possible. All entries should be in a zip lock bag. ALL food entered in this category will be disposed of at the end of the fair. NO FOOD will be allowed to leave the premises.

103100 - Pies (1/4 slice or 7 inch pie)

103121 - Unfrosted Cake (1/2 cake)

103122 - Frosted Cake (1/2 cake)

103123 - Decorated (whole cake)

103124 - Coffee Cakes (1/2 cake)

103131 - Dark Breads (1/2 loaf)

103132 - White Breads (1/2 loaf)

103133 - Quick Breads (1/2 loaf)

103140 - Rolls (4 per plate)

103150 - Dropped or Rolled Cookies (6 per plate)

103160 - Bar Cookies (4 per plate)

103170 - Muffins (4 per plate)

103171 - Scones & biscuits (4 per plate)

103180 - Bread Machine Bread. (Make a loaf of bread in your bread machine. Bring the whole loaf to be judged).

103200 - CANNED GOODS - Type of process and recipes MUST be submitted and jars must be labeled as to contents and date. These items will be returned to the exhibitor.

103201 - Fruit

103202 - Jellies

103203 - Jams

103204 - Vegetables

103205 - Pickles

103206 - Relishes

103207 - Honey or Maple Syrup

103300 - CANDY - Any type of Candy (6 pieces per plate)
Judging from Section 103300 will be on Appearance, Texture, Flavor and recipe MUST be submitted or items will not be accepted. All entries should be on white paper plates when possible. All entries should be in a zip lock bag. ALL food entered in this category will be disposed of at the end of the fair. NO FOOD will be allowed to leave the premises.

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1. . Bake the following recipe. This recipe makes 2 loafs. Bring 1/2 of one loaf of bread to enter. Bring on a white paper plate in a zip lock bag. ALL food entered in this category will be disposed of at the end of the fair. NO FOOD will be allowed to leave the premises.

2. Three age categories: under 18; 18-65; over 65.
Please remember to note the age when registering.

3. Rosettes will be awarded to the first 6 place winners in each category.

4. Cash Awards of $10 - $8 - $6 - $4 - $2 - $2 in each category.

5. All other Arts & Carts rules apply.

ORANGE NUT BREAD

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour	1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 ¾ cups sugar	2 eggs
4 teaspoons baking powder	1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt	1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon baking soda	¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in nuts and orange peel.
2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, orange juice and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. loaf pans.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield 2 loaves (12 slice each)

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1. Bake the following recipe. This recipe makes 2 loafs. Bring 1/2 of one loaf of bread to enter. Bring on a white paper plate in a zip lock bag. ALL King Arthur Bread entries will be disposed of at the end of the fair. NO FOOD will be allowed to leave the premises.

2. Exhibitor must bring in the open bag of King Arthur Flour or submit a UPC label from the flour bag.

3. Two age categories:
Junior - ages 17 and under
Adult - ages 18 and older

*Please remember to note the age when registering.

4. Prizes for this contest will be provided from King Arthur Flour as follows:
Adult category
1st place - $75 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue
2nd place - $50 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue
3rd place - King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion Cookbook

Junior category
1st place - $50 gift certificate to the Baker Catalogue
2nd place - King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion Cookbook
b place - A King Arthur Flour Apron

5. All other Arts & Carts rules apply.

All winners will also receive a gorgeous ribbon

LEMON DELIGHT POUND CAKE

2 ½ cups King Arthur Flour	¾ cup canola oil
1 ½ cups sugar	3 tsp lemon extract
3 tsp baking powder	4 eggs
¾ cup orange juice	Zest from 2 lemons

GLAZE
1 ½ cups confectionary sugar
½ cup lemon juice

1. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients and beat for 3 minutes at medium speed.
2. Bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees or until done in 2 greased loaf pans.
3. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
4. Prick breads deeply with fork while in pan and still warm.
5. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Pour half of glaze over hot breads in pan.
6. Let stand 10 minutes. Invert breads onto plate and spoon remaining glaze over cake.