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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)
103134 - Frosted Cupcakes (4 per plate)
103135 - Decorated Cupcakes (4 per plate)
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 1bundt pan. Bring 1/2 of the cake fro judging. Bring on a white paper plate in a zip lock bag. ALL fair bread entries 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.
SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE
Cream:  
¼ cup margarine  
1 cup sugar  
1 teaspoon vanilla  
   
Add:  
2 eggs  
Beat well  
   
Add:  
2 ½ cups sifted flour, alternately with:
1 pt. sour cream, mixed with 1 ½ tsp baking soda
Mix well
 
Topping:
½ cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, chopped
 
Put ½ batter into a lightly greased bundt pan. Top with ¾ of the topping mixture.
Add the rest of the batter and top with the remaining topping.
Chop down through the batter and topping with a spatula to give a swirl effect.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Test with wooden pick.
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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 Large Tote Bag

Junior category
1st place - $50 gift certificate to the Baker Catalogue
2nd place -$25 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue
3rd place - King Arthur Flour Brownie Pan

5. All other Arts & Carts rules apply.
All winners will also receive a gorgeous ribbon
 
ZUCCHINI BREAD
3 eggs  
2 ¼ cups sugar  
1 cup oil  
3 tsp vanilla  
 
Beat eggs well, beat in sugar, add oil slowly, add vanilla. Beat this very well.
 
3 cups King Arthur flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
 
Sift King Arthur flour and dry ingredients. Add to egg mixture
 
2 cups minced zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
 
Add zucchini and nuts.
 
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done in 2 greased loaf pans.
Fresh Mode Screen Printing
Fresh Mode Screen Printing