COMPETITION
INFORMATION
All Entry Forms must be
postmarked by IT’S EASY TO ENTER
June 22, 2017 Competitions are open to all children age 3-18
(preschool through high school) as indicated on
No Entry Fee individual contest descriptions and rules.
DROP OFF ENTRIES: Exhibitors may enter only one item in each
Saturday, July 15, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. class (category), unless otherwise stated.
Bring all entries to America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
(unless otherwise specified). Entry forms: Must be filled out completely or
they will not be accepted.
PICK UP ENTRIES:
Tuesday, September 26, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Print neatly: Names that are misspelled on
only. You MUST pick up your entries on this day display tags due to illegible writing on entry
from America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5. There are no forms will not be reprinted.
exceptions to this rule. Bring your claim checks
(which you will receive at time of entry drop- All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
off). All entries not removed on September 26, Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor. A
2017, will be disposed of or donated by the Fair. parent, leader, or responsible adult must verify
this fact by signing the entry form.
EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY:
The LA County Fair assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY You must use a separate entry form for each
FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ENTRIES, exhibitor and a separate line for each entry.
WHATEVER THE CAUSE. Entering an exhibit
implies acceptance of this rule. All entries must have been created after July,
2016.
JUDGING:
All divisions and classes shall be judged under the All displayed entries will remain on display for
Danish System of Judging, unless otherwise the duration of the Fair, unless otherwise
indicated. The Danish System of Judging is based specified.
upon established standards of quality for each type
of product. In this system, each entry is judged Photocopy your entry form for your records.
according to how well it meets these standards
rather than how it compares with the other entries. NO ENTRY CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT,
PLEASE NOTE: unless otherwise noted.
Not every entry is guaranteed to win an award
Due to limited space, you will receive a letter
and not every entry will be displayed. notifying you of your acceptance into Hobby
Entries that do not meet the specific rules and Collections ONLY.
requirements as described will not be displayed. Please make sure to check the display area
Entries containing content that is deemed indicated for the competition you are entering.
Entries may be displayed in America’s Kids (Expo
inappropriate for a children’s exhibit will not be Hall 5) or FairView Farms.
displayed.
LA COUNTY FAIR
SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS
Sweepstakes Awards are chosen from first place
winners.
No exhibits or ribbons will be mailed out to exhibitors
or handed out after the September 26, 2017 pick-up
day. There are no exceptions to this rule. Entering an
exhibit implies acceptance of this rule.
2017 ENTRY FORM
ENTRY FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY June 22nd, 2017.
Entry form will not be accepted unless signed by a parent, teacher, or guardian.
SEE INFORMATION PAGE FOR COMPLETE RULES
AND IMPORTANT DATES
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION BELOW
ENTRY # DIVISION CLASS ONE ENTRY PER LINE PLEASE
(LEAVE BLANK) NUMBER NUMBER
TITLE OR DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY
sample 3243 3 Ladybug on Pink Flower
Exhibitor Name__________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________City___________________State_____Zip___________
Phone______________________ Email Address ________________________________________ Child’s Age ________
School (if entered as a school project) ____________________________________Grade (in 2016-2017 school year) ______
Birth Date___________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________________
Send entry form to: LA County Fair Mail Entry
Attn: America’s Kids Form by
For office use only 1101 W. McKinley Ave. June 22
Pomona, CA 91768
Exh ID #_______
VEGETABLE GARDENING SUNFLOWER EXHIBIT
DIVISION 3249 DIVISION 3255
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Wednesday, August 30th, from Drop-off entries: Wednesday, August 30th, from
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to The Farm 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to The Farm
Display: In The Farm for duration of Fair Display: In The Farm for duration of Fair
Pick-Up: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 Pick-Up: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00
p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Bring a basket to hold small entries. Sunflower must be grown in your garden by the
exhibitor (child).
All entries in the vegetable gardening division must
For classes 1 & 2, bring fully formed sunflower with
be grown by the exhibitor (child). seeds.
You can enter as many vegetables as you’d like in Class
1- Smallest formed sunflower
this division. List each vegetable separately on 2- Largest formed sunflower
your entry form. 3- Most unusual
Class AWARDS OFFERED
1- Smallest vegetable
2- Largest vegetable
3- Any vegetable grown by the exhibitor
AWARDS OFFERED 1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD A rosette will be awarded to one overall
A rosette will be awarded to one overall Sweepstakes winner.
Sweepstakes winner.
PUMPKIN PATCH SCARECROW EXHIBIT
DIVISION 3251 DIVISION 3200
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Wednesday, August 30th, from Drop-off entries: Wednesday, August 30th, from
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to The Farm 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to The Farm
Display: In The Farm for duration of Fair Display: In The Farm for duration of Fair
Pick-Up: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 Pick-Up: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00
p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Pumpkins must be grown in your garden by the Class
exhibitor (child). 1- “Use Your Imagination” Scarecrow
Pumpkins will be measured with tape measure, not
weighed.
In classes 1 & 2, pumpkins must be ripe when
picked. For class 3 (most unusual), pumpkins
need not be ripe.
Class
1- Smallest
2- Largest
3- Most Unusual
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one overall A rosette will be awarded to one overall
Sweepstakes winner. Sweepstakes winner.
Preserved Foods
PRESERVED FOODS FRUIT
Ages 5 – 18 2 jars
DIVISION 3160 – Ages 5 -11 Class
1- Fruit, any; specify on entry form
DIVISION 3161 – Ages 12 - 18
VEGETABLES
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd 1 jar
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Judged on appearance ONLY
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 Class
Display: 2- Vegetables, any; specify on entry form
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries: PICKLES
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 2 jars
Exhibitors may enter TWO ENTRIES in each class. Class
All entries must be canned after August 1, 2016. 3- Pickles, any; specify on entry form
Submit two jars (8 oz. or larger) of each product RELISHES AND SAUCES
entered - one jar to be opened for judging, and one
for display. Visible label specifying contents of jar 2 jars
must be attached. Please put your name and
phone # on the bottom of all entries. Class
All jars must be Standard and Sealed. Use of 4- Catsup Relish
paraffin or use of jars other than standard will 5- Pickle Relish
disqualify exhibit. 6- Salsa
Standard jar: Container specifically designed for 7- Vegetable Relish
canning.
Screw rings and seals must be used. JELLY
NO frozen or refrigerated preserved foods will be
accepted. 2 jars
Tasting jars will not be returned.
Class
AWARDS OFFERED 8- Fruit Jelly, any; specify on entry form
1st 2nd 3rd JAM
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon 2 jars
AMERICA’S KIDS Class
9- Fruit Jam, any; specify on entry form
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
MISCELLANEOUS
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division. 2 jars
Class
10- Fruit Butter
11- Preserves, any kind
APPLES, APPLES EVERYWHERE! TROPICAL DELIGHTS
Apple Recipe Contest New for 2017
DIVISION 3165 DIVISION 3180
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Contest date and time: Contest date and time:
Sunday, September 3rd. Bring in entry from 3:00 p.m- Sunday, September 10th. Bring in entry from 3:00 p.m-
3:30 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm. 3:30 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm.
For some mysterious reason, apples are often a recurring Immerse yourself in the tropical settings of Treasure
theme or symbol in many stories around the world. Island and The Swiss Family Robinson by creating a dish
Maybe it’s because they’re so incredibly versatile...and using one (or two) of the most quintessentially tropical
yummy! Enter your favorite dish that uses apples as a ingredients ever…coconut and pineapple! Anything goes
main ingredient. Cooked, baked, chopped, pressed, as long as coconut and/or pineapple is included in the
dipped ...anything goes! ingredients.
Bring in your apple dish to the Farmhouse Kitchen. Bring in your favorite coconut and/or pineapple dish
Sweet or savory dishes are both allowed. to the Farmhouse Kitchen.
Entry will be judged on taste, appearance, and use of
Bring your recipe with your entry.
apples. Entry will be judged on taste,
Bring your recipe with your entry.
Judging starts at 3:45 p.m. appearance, and use of coconut
and/or pineapple.
Class Judging will start at 3:45 p.m..
1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12) Class
3- Teen (ages 13 through 18) 1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
We Chocolate! 3- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST CUPCAKE CONTEST
DIVISION 3173 DIVISION 3163
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Contest date and time:
Friday, September 8th. Bring in entry from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 Contest date and time:
p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm. Friday, September 15th. Bring in entry from 6:30 p.m. -
Let’s celebrate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with 7:00 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm.
one of (almost) everybody’s favorite flavors…chocolate!
Choose your best chocolate recipe; cookie, cake, pie, Bring in your favorite baked cupcakes. Deliver TWO
bread…anything goes as long as one of the ingredients is cupcakes on a paper plate.
chocolate.
Both the cupcake taste and frosting taste will be
Sweet or savory dishes are both allowed. taken into consideration during judging.
Entry will be judged on taste, appearance, and use of
Bring your recipe with your entry.
chocolate. Judging starts at 7:15 p.m.
Any recipes are acceptable, including “no cook”
Class
recipes such as dips, etc. 1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
Bring your recipe with your entry. 2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
Judging starts at 7:15 p.m. 3- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
Class The following awards apply to all contests on this page:
1- Youth (ages 5 through 8) AWARDS OFFERED
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
3- Teen (ages 13 through 18) 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each class.
BOOK FOOD FAVORITE COOKIE CONTEST
DIVISION 3182 DIVISION 3168
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Contest date and time: Contest date and time:
Saturday, September 16th. Bring in entry from 3:00 p.m- Sunday, September 17th. Bring in entry from 3:00 p.m-
3:30 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm. 3:30 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm.
Have you ever wondered about the delicious-sounding Bring in your Favorite Cookies (2 cookies only
dishes described in some books? Treacle Tarts in Harry please) to the Farmhouse Kitchen. Bring cookies on
Potter, Liniment Cake (without the liniment, of course) in paper plates.
Anne of Green Gables, or Cheesy Buns in Catching
Fire…just to name a few. Choose your favorite book- Contest is open to all types and flavors of cookies.
inspired recipe for this competition. It takes a little extra Cookies judged on taste and appearance.
thought, but what a fun way to combine a love of books Bring your recipe with your entry.
with a love of food! Judging starts at 3:45 p.m.
Bring in your favorite “book-food” dish to the Class
Farmhouse Kitchen between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
Sweet or savory dishes are both allowed. 3- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
Required - Bring a note-card with the passage that
THEMED CAKE CONTEST
mentions the food you have chosen along with the
title and author of book. “Adventures in Literature”
Any recipes are acceptable, including “no cook”
recipes such as dips, etc. DIVISION 3169
Entry will be judged on taste, appearance, and
adherence to theme. Entry form deadline:
Bring your recipe with your entry. Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Judging starts at 3:45 p.m. Contest date and time:
Friday, September 22nd. Bring in entry from 6:30 p.m. -
Class 7:00 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm.
1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12) Decorate a cake using any literature-inspired theme
3- Teen (ages 13 through 18) ideas: books, book characters, famous fictional
settings, etc....you decide!
The following awards apply to all contests on
this page: Entries judged on cake decoration ONLY. Cakes will
not be tasted or cut, and will be judged on
AWARDS OFFERED appearance only. You may choose to bake your own
cake or use a store-bought cake.
1st 2nd 3rd
Cake can be any shape but cannot be any larger
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon than a 9” x 13” baking pan size. For practical reasons,
no more than two tiers will be allowed.
Any kind of cake decoration may be used. Anything
goes - be creative!
Bring your assembled cake with a list of decoration
ingredients to the Farmhouse Kitchen.
Judging starts at 7:15 p.m.
Class
1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
3- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each class.
FAVORITE MEMORY
DIVISION 3181
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Contest date and time:
Sunday, September 24th. Bring in entry from 3:00 p.m-
3:30 p.m. to the Farmhouse Kitchen in The Farm.
Prepare a recipe that has been inspired by one of
your favorite memories…a vacation, a holiday, a
weekend with Grandma, or just a special time at
home.
Along with your recipe, please submit a 3” x 5”
index card describing your dish and a few
paragraphs describing what memory inspired
you.
Any recipes are acceptable, including “no cook”
dishes such as salads, dips, etc.
Entries judged on taste, ingredients, originality, and
use of contest theme (favorite memory).
Bring your recipe and index card with your entry
Judging starts at 3:45 p.m.
Class
1- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
2- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
3- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon
Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes winner
in each class.
PRE-SCHOOL ART ART
DIVISION 3234 - Pre-School DIVISION 3235 - Youth
(ages 3 and 4 only) (grades K - 2)
Entry form deadline: DIVISION 3236 - Pre-Teen
Must be postmarked by June 22nd (grades 3 - 5)
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5 DIVISION 3237 -Teen 1
Display: (grades 6 - 8)
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries: DIVISION 3238 - Teen 2
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s (grades 9 - 12)
Kids Expo Hall 5
DIVISION 3239 – all ages
Additional rules for this category: Physically/Developmentally Challenged
All entries must be securely mounted on either
Entry form deadline:
matboard or cardboard, with no more than a 2” Must be postmarked by June 22nd
border. No foam core. Construction paper OK if
laminated. Canvas and canvas boards do not Drop-off entries:
need to be mounted. Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5
Maximum size: 16” x 20”, including matting.
Use crayons, markers, colored pencils, or finger paint. Display:
Pictures will be judged on originality, creativity, and In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
appearance.
Work must be done by exhibitor and must have Pick-Up entries:
been completed after July, 2016. Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s
Identification must be securely attached to the Kids Expo Hall 5
back of each picture: Name, age/grade,
phone number, school name (if applicable), and title Additional rules for this category:
of work. Maximum three pieces of artwork per exhibitor
Class may be entered in this division.
1- 3 year old All entries must be securely mounted on either
2- 4 year old
matboard or cardboard, with no more than a 2”
AWARDS OFFERED border around artwork. Construction paper is OK
if it is laminated. No foam core. Canvas and
1st 2nd 3rd canvas boards do not need to be mounted.
Maximum size: 16” x 20”, including matting.
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Note: Maximum size for Teen 2 division ONLY
is 24” x 30”
AMERICA’S KIDS Picture frames are accepted for oil paintings
ONLY. NO GLASS PLEASE!
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD Very important - Teachers and leaders: Please
submit best works only rather than every student’s
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes version of the same project.
Pictures will be judged on originality, creativity,
winner in each class. appearance, and adherence to rules.
Please attach identification to the back of each
picture: Name, age, grade, phone number, school
name (if applicable), and title of work.
Class 8- Oil Pastels
1- Acrylic 9- Chalk Pastels
2- Oil 10- Crayon
3- Watercolor 11- Markers/Color Inks
4- Pen/Ink 12- Charcoal
5- Pencil, including color 13- Mixed Media
6- Computer Art 14- Collage
7- Tempera Paint
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
We reserve the right to not display artwork that SWEEPSTAKES AWARD A rosette will be awarded to
does not follow the entry rules as stated. ONE Sweepstakes winner in each division.
Division 3511
Class:
1 - Preschool (ages 3 through 5)
2 - Youth (ages 6 through 8)
3 - Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
4 - Teen (ages 13 through 18)
5 - Physically/Developmentally Challenged
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Aargh! Put your best coloring skills to work with this Treasure Island-inspired coloring
contest!
Rules: Print the attached drawing on 8 ½” x 11” white paper or cardstock.
NO FOAM CORE.
Do NOT attach coloring page to any type of backing such as construction
paper, matboard, foam core, etc.
Use ONLY crayons, markers, or colored pencils. No other embellishments and
no paint please. This is a coloring contest.
Coloring the entire image, including the background, is encouraged.
Add as many personal touches as you would like; stuff in the sky and water,
something on the island, additional people, images on the sails, etc.
Do not mount the drawing onto any type of backing or matting. Turn in only the
coloring page.
NOTE: Image is purposefully offset on page. Please print as-is and do not try
to adjust it on your computer.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, neatness, appearance, and
adherence to rules.
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one sweepstakes winner in each class.
Please do not
color in this area
Please do
not
color in this
area
Division 3269
Class:
1- Preschool (ages 3 through 5)
2- Youth (ages 6 through 8)
3- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
4- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
5- Physically or Developmentally Challenged
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Get your imagination and creativity “hopping” with this fun and creative decorating
competition. Follow the rules below as you design the funniest, cutest, most realistic,
silliest, or most original bunny you can dream up. Jump right in!
Print out the attached bunny pattern on white paper or cardstock.
Cut it out and mount it securely to an 8” x 10” black mounting board, heavy
cardstock, or cardboard (no construction paper or foam core). Bunnies
mounted on colors other than black will not be judged or displayed.
ONLY BLACK 8” x 10” mount boards will be accepted.
Entries larger or smaller than 8” x 10” will not be judged or displayed.
Decorate your bunny using paint, markers, glitter, sequins, puff paint, felt,
buttons, feathers, pipe cleaners, etc. NO beans, cereal, or other food items.
All items must be securely attached. Please be sure all decorations and
embellishments do not stand out more than 2” from original design surface.
Your bunny can be cute, serious, silly, realistic, etc. You decide!
Identification must be firmly affixed to the back of each entry; Name, age, and
phone number.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, neatness, and adherence to
rules.
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes winner in each class.
A special ribbon will be awarded to ONE top entry
chosen from among all classes.
Make a Dragon Treasure Chests
New for 2017 New for 2017
DIVISION 3110 –Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3546 - Preschool (Ages 3 and 4)
DIVISION 3111 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3547 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3112 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18) DIVISION 3548 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3113 - Physically or Developmentally DIVISION 3549 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3550 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged
Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Drop-off entries:
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
Display: America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair Display:
Pick-Up entries: In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in Pick-Up entries:
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
For some people, the word “dragon” conjures up images
of fierce, fire-breathing monsters. For others, it brings to Nearly every pirate adventure story ever written, including
mind friendly and helpful (but usually powerful) flying Treasure Island, centers around a common theme…the
creatures. Centuries of legends from around the world search for hidden treasure! Chests of gold coins, precious
have depicted dragons of all shapes, sizes, and gems, jewels, and more await the brave and daring
temperaments. How do you imagine dragons? adventurer willing to follow the clues to where X marks the
spot. What a tempting adventure indeed!
Rules:
Dragons may be any size up to 14” tall, long, or wide Rules:
Begin with a purchased, recycled, or homemade
(including wingspan).
Dragons may be made of wood, paper, fabric, clay, container that resembles the shape of a chest.
(Wood, cardboard, plastic, or any other material)
yarn, pipe cleaners, wire, beads, string, or anything Chests must be between 5” to 10” long, tall, or wide.
else you can dream up. No food items. Decorate your chest using paint, stain, glitter,
Required: Attach a tag with a description of your hardware, etc. No food items.
dragon: name, type of dragon, special abilities, etc. Most importantly, fill your chest with treasure…any
Be sure to write your name, phone #, and age on the type of treasure. No food items.
back of the tag. Tag may be decorated if desired. For display purposes, your chest must be propped
Entries will be judged on appearance, originality, open enough that we can see the treasure inside.
creativity, and adherence to rules. Entries will be
judged on
Class appearance,
1- Dragon originality,
creativity, and
adherence to
rules
Class
1- Chest
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division. winner in each division.
Treasure Maps Wooden Spoon Folk Art
New for 2017 DIVISION 3538 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3290 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3539 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3291 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3540 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3292 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18) DIVISION 3541 - Physically or Developmentally
DIVISION 3293 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged
Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Drop-off entries:
Drop-off entries: Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 Display:
Display: In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair Pick-Up entries:
Pick-Up entries: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Traditional folk arts and crafts evolved out of a desire to
If you needed to hide some important treasure to keep it create something beautiful, useful, or fun; usually out of
safe from thieves but wanted to make sure you could find whatever was on hand such as bits of fabric, leftover
it again months or years later, what type of map would you paint, twigs, or even discarded or worn out utensils! See
draw? Does it have written clues? Does it include a what you can create beginning with 1-3 simple wooden
compass rose? A secret code? Famous landmarks? spoons.
Does “X” mark the spot? So many possibilities!
Rules:
Rules: Begin with 1-3 unfinished wooden spoons, any size or
Start with a scrap of paper, cloth, or other flexible
shape.
material any size up to 12” x 12”. If using more than one spoon, be sure that they are
Distress or “age” your map as desired
Using markers, crayons, paint, pencils, or other grouped together in some way for display purposes.
Create your spoon art using paint, fabric, felt, buttons,
medium, draw or decorate your map as desired.
Whether you use words or pictures (or both) be sure yarn, glitter, wiggle eyes, trim, or anything else you
can dream up! No food items.
that your map leads to a treasure. All embellishments must be securely attached.
The creativity of the visual design and the path to the Entries will be judged on appearance, creativity,
originality, and adherence to rules stated above.
treasure (words or drawings) will be considered in Attach your name, phone #, and age to item.
judging.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, Class
appearance, and adherence to rules. 1 – Spoon Art
Class
1- Treasure map
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division. winner in each division.
“Wimpy Kid” Journal Entries Colorful Collage
New for 2017 Returning Classic
DIVISION 3114 –Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3286 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3115 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3287 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3116 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18) DIVISION 3288 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3117 - Physically or Developmentally DIVISION 3289 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
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Display: Display:
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Pick-Up entries: Pick-Up entries:
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All of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books actually look like the Create a work of collage art inspired by the colorful and
pages of a handwritten journal, complete with line imaginative work of author/artist Eric Carle. Look through
drawings or diagrams. Create your own journal page The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear,
inspired by the style of author, Jeff Kinney. What do You See?, or any of his other beautiful books for
inspiration.
Rules:
Begin with ONE sheet of lined notebook paper, a Rules:
Begin with an 8 ½“ x 11” piece of WHITE cardstock,
page from a composition book, or lined journal page.
Using only a black marker or pen, write a journal entry sturdy paper, or poster board. (No foam core)
Decide on a design.
from one day in your life. Leaving the background white (in true Eric Carle
Be sure to include some drawings to go along with
style) create your image using cut or torn pieces of
your journal entry. paper only. Paper can be affixed with glue or
For display purposes, glue or tape your journal page decoupage medium.
Let dry. If desired, you may add additional detail to
to a piece of construction paper or cardstock up to 9” your design using ONLY a Black marker, pen, or
x 12”, any color. colored pencil.
Entries will be judged on appearance, originality, Sign your work on the front.
creativity, and adherence to rules. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity,
appearance, and adherence to guidelines stated
Class above.
1- Journal page
Class
1- Collage
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division.
winner in each division.
Superheroes Clippy Birds
New for 2017 New for 2017
DIVISION 3530 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
Poster Contest DIVISION 3531 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3126 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3532 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3127 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3533 - Physically or Developmentally
DIVISION 3128 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3129 - Physically or Developmentally Challenged
Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Drop-off entries:
Drop-off entries: Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 Display:
Display: In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair Pick-Up entries:
Pick-Up entries: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
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Most stories that are set in the tropics, such as The Swiss
In The Adventures of Captain Underpants, George and Family Robinson, include descriptions of colorful exotic
Harold spend hours dreaming up new superheroes and birds.
writing comics about them. Some of them have pretty silly
names! Have fun creating a poster featuring an original Rules:
superhero out of your own imagination. Begin with a lightweight base such as Styrofoam balls
Rules: or pom-poms.
Begin with a standard sized (22” x 28”) white poster Create your bird using lots of feathers; real feathers,
board. tissue paper feathers, fabric feathers, etc.
Design a poster featuring a superhero out of your Glitter, eyes, and other additional embellishments are
own imagination. acceptable.
Color your poster using ONLY paint, markers, or Body of bird can be any size up to 6”. Tail feathers
crayons. Paint is recommended. No added may extend beyond body up to an additional 12”.
embellishments. REQUIRED: For display purposes, bird must be firmly
This is a POSTER sized project. Be sure your
finished artwork takes up most of the poster board. affixed to a clothespin, alligator clip, or other sturdy
REQUIRED: Be sure your poster includes the NAME clip. After all, this is what makes it a clippy bird!
of your superhero and at least 1 super power or Entries will be judged on appearance, originality,
ability. . creativity, and adherence to rules.
Please write your
name, phone #, and Class
age on back of 1- Clippy bird
poster.
Entries will be judged
on neatness,
appearance,
creativity, and
adherence to rules.
Class
1 – Poster
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division. winner in each division.
Castaway Creations “Pirate” Flags
New for 2017 New for 2017
DIVISION 3525 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3551 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3526 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3552 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3527 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18) DIVISION 3553 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3528 - Physically or Developmentally DIVISION 3554 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
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Display: Display:
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Pick-Up entries: Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
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Imagine you were stranded on a deserted island and you The flags flown on pirate ships were meant not only as a
needed to make everyday necessities out of whatever you means of striking fear into the hearts of enemies, but also
could find in nature. What would you make? A hat made as a means of identification. One look at a flag, and you
out of leaves? A coconut bowl? Perhaps a bamboo box? could tell who the ship belonged to. What would YOUR
flag look like if you had a sailing ship?
Rules:
Using natural materials (or artificial versions of natural Rules:
Make your flag using any type of fabric. Although the
materials such as silk flowers or plastic leaves) create
a useful or decorative item that might be used by a design on the flag may be made of paper, foil, felt, or
castaway. No food items. other material, the flag itself must be made of fabric.
Only string or twine may be used for construction. No Design on flag may be painted, sewn, embroidered,
glue. glued, appliqued, etc.
Only items found in nature (or artificial Flag must be at least 12” x 12” but no larger than 18”
representations of these items) may be used for x 24”.
decorations. No paint, glitter, etc. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity,
Creations may be any size up to 18” tall, long, or appearance, and adherence to rules.
wide.
REQUIRED: Please attach a tag that explains what Class
the item is or how it is used. 1- Flag
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity,
appearance, and adherence to rules.
Class
1- Castaway creation
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division. winner in each division
Borrowed Belongings Pinecone Critters
New for 2017 New for 2017
DIVISION 3516 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3542 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3517 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3543 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3518 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18) DIVISION 3544 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3519 - Physically or Developmentally DIVISION 3545 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
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Display: Display:
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Pick-Up entries: Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
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In the book, The Borrowers, little people live under the Many, many fairy tales and other stories take place in a
floorboards or in the walls of the homes of regular people. forest setting. The seemingly magical mix of trees, plants,
They furnish their own little homes by “borrowing” items and animals create the perfect environment for all sorts of
from the humans. Spools, yarn, postage stamps adventures. Do you know what else most forests have?
…whatever they can find and carry. What a challenge it One of the best natural craft supplies ever…pinecones!
would be to create a comfortable home! Do you think you
could do it? Rules:
Create a critter (animal, insect, bug, mythical
Rules:
Create a piece of furniture or even an entire little creature, etc.- no people please) using any amount of
any size of pinecones as long as your finished project
room to fit the size of a borrower (about 4” tall) using is no more than 12” long, tall, or wide.
only “borrowed” items from around your house. Pinecones may be left natural or painted as desired.
Rather than simply using doll furniture, try to come up Other embellishments such as eyes, glitter, felt, pipe
with ways to use everyday items: sardine cans, cleaners, etc. may be used as long as pinecones
spools, buttons, push pins, paper clips, etc. make up the majority of the project.
Your entire creation must fit on and be glued to a Entries will be judged on originality, creativity,
sturdy base no larger than 12" wide, 4” deep, and 5” appearance, and adherence to rules.
tall. You may create walls if you wish, but DO NOT
add a roof. Class
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, 1- Pinecones
appearance, and adherence to rules.
Class
1- Borrowed belongings
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division. winner in each division.
Flat Stanley World Adventures
DIVISION 3534 –Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3535 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3536 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3537 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
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Through the Flat Stanley Literacy Project, children around
the world connect by sharing cut-outs of Flat Stanley
along with drawings and stories of their own adventures;
combining geography and writing. You can take part in
our mini Flat Stanley project by coloring this small cut-out
and placing him in an adventure that you have
created…anywhere in the world!
Rules:
Print out this little Flat Stanley on a piece of white paper
or cardstock.
He should be about 4 ½” tall.
Cut him out. Color or decorate him any way you’d like
and then glue him onto a 9” x 12” background that you
have created.
Background can be created with any medium including
paper collage, but it must be created by you.
Your background can depict anyplace in the world, but it
must be a real place, not an imaginary one.
Be sure to let us know where your Flat Stanley is by
writing the location in the bottom right or left hand
corner of the front of your project.
Entries will be judged on appearance, originality,
creativity, and adherence to rules.
Class
1-Use your imagination
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division.
CRAFTS MODELS
DIVISION 3256 –Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3261 –Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3257 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3262 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3258 - Teen 1 (Ages 13 through 15) DIVISION 3263 - Teen 1 (Ages 13 through 15)
DIVISION 3259 - Teen 2 (Ages 16 through 18) DIVISION 3264 - Teen 2 (Ages 16 through 18)
DIVISION 3260 - Physically Challenged, all ages DIVISION 3265 - Physically Challenged, all ages
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5 Drop-off entries:
Display: Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries: Display:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
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Pick-Up entries:
Whether you’re trying out a new craft or becoming an expert Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
in one of your favorites, enter your best handcrafted items America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
and see them on display at the Fair. Items should be
handcrafted by exhibitor rather than a completion of a Class
commercial craft kit. 1- Airplane, spaceship, or rocket; any
2- Boat, ship, or submarine; any
Wood or Metal: Includes carvings, sculptures, household 3- Car or tank; any
items, etc. (Teen 1 and 2 divisions – please submit wood and 4- Train; any (limit 4 cars total, including engine)
metal entries in Industrial Technology).
AWARDS OFFERED
Glass: Includes stained glass.
1st 2nd 3rd
Natural Materials (other than wood): Includes: paper
(including scrapbook pages, handmade paper, stationary, and Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
book arts), papier-maché, leather goods, gourds, and other
natural materials. (Enter paper collage art in Art Divisions). AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
Weaving and String Art: Includes: All weaving, regardless A rosette will be awarded to one
of materials used, and all string art.
Sweepstakes winner per division.
Holiday or Seasonal Items: Includes all holiday or
seasonal themed items (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, FIRED CERAMICS
Hanukkah, seasonal wreaths, etc.).
DIVISION 3274 –Youth (Ages 5 through 8)
Diorama or Doll House: Includes: miniature scenes, DIVISION 3275 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 through 12)
dollhouses, room vignettes, etc. DIVISION 3276 - Teen 1 (Ages 13 through 15)
DIVISION 3277 - Teen 2 (Ages 16 through 18)
Birdhouses: Any material. DIVISION 3278 - Physically Challenged, all ages
Class Entry form deadline:
1- Wood, Metal, or Glass, any: please specify Must be postmarked by June 22nd
2- Natural Materials, any: please specify
3- Weaving and String Art, any: please specify Drop-off entries:
4- Holiday Items, any: please specify Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5
5- Diorama or Doll house, any: please specify
6- Birdhouse, any: please specify Display:
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Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
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Class
1- Hand built, sculpted, or wheel thrown; any
2- Fired greenware; any
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one A rosette will be awarded to one
Sweepstakes winner per division. Sweepstakes winner per division.
* NOTE: If you would like to enter any of the Family Fun contests, please note on your entry form the
number of people in your family who will be participating (must be 5 years of age or older).
FAMILY FAMILY
“RECYCLED DRAGONS”
PORTRAIT PAINTING
DIVISION 3201
DIVISION 3185
Entry form deadline:
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Contest:
Contest: Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. in America’s Kids,
Saturday, September 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Expo Hall 5.
Our popular recycling craft contest is back again…with
Get the whole family involved in creating a work of art. another fun new twist! Join the fun this year as you and
Bring in your own canvas and we’ll supply the paint, the your family create a dragon using only recycled items and
brushes…and the audience. We’ll set up your painting a lot of imagination.
station “plein air” style in America’s Kids as passersby
watch your family portrait come to life. Rules:
Rules: Dragon must be completely constructed from recycled
items: cans, bottles, paper rolls, newspaper, etc.
Each family must supply their own blank Other decorative items (wiggle eyes, flowers, etc) may
16” x 20” canvas panel or stretch canvas. be added. No food.
Each member of the family must paint one other The Fair will supply a sturdy 16” x 16” base. Dragon
member of the family. must fit on the base and be a maximum of 24” tall.
Tail of dragon may extend an additional 8” beyond
You will have one hour from start to finish. base if desired.
Children must be age 5 -18.
Families must have a minimum of two members and a Each family must supply their own recycled items and
accessories. You may design your dragon and pre-
maximum of six. paint your items at home (or leave them as-is) but the
Fair will supply acrylic paint, brushes, water, and actual construction of the dragon must take place
during the contest.
paper towels.
Smocks are recommended as paint will stain clothing. No painting during the contest.
No motors or moving parts allowed.
The Fair does not supply smocks. Each family must bring their own “construction
Portraits will remain on display in America’s Kids for
supplies”: hot glue guns, glue sticks, and tacky glue
the remainder of the Fair. ONLY.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, Families will be allowed one hour to build their design
and each family member must participate in the
appearance, and likeness of family members. construction.
A panel of judges will select one winning portrait from Families must have a minimum of two members and a
maximum of six.
among all entries. Dragons will remain on display in America’s Kids
Space is limited to 12 entries. during the Fair.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity,
AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING neatness, appearance, and adherence to rules.
Space is limited to 12 entries.
Class: 1- Use Your Imagination
AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
America’s Kids
Family Portrait Painting Champion Class: 1- Use Your Imagination
One winning family will receive a AWARDS OFFERED
special ribbon.
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
America’s Kids
Recycled Dragons Champion
One winning family will receive a special ribbon.
ENTRY INFORMATION FOR ALL ITEMS ON NEEDLEWORK
THIS PAGE:
DIVISION 3228 - Youth (Ages 5-8)
Entry form deadline: DIVISION 3229 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9-12)
Must be postmarked by June 22nd DIVISION 3230 - Teen 1(Ages 13-15)
Drop-off entries: DIVISION 3231 - Teen 2 (Ages 16 - 18)
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in DIVISION 3232 - Physically or Developmentally
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Display: Challenged
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries: Needlework categories include knitting, crochet,
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, and other
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 needle arts.
SEWING Enter all afghans in class 1
DIVISION 3218 - Youth (Ages 5 - 8) Class
DIVISION 3219 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9 - 12) 1 - Afghan, crocheted/knitted, any
DIVISION 3220 - Teen 1 (Ages 13 - 15) 2 - Crochet, any
DIVISION 3221 - Teen 2 (Ages 16 - 18) 3 - Knitting, any
DIVISION 3222 - Physically or Developmentally 4 - Embroidery, any
5 - Cross-stitch, any
Challenged 6 - Needlepoint, any
7 - Other than listed, any
AWARDS OFFERED
No ready-made T-shirts or sweatshirts will be 1st 2nd 3rd
accepted in sewing divisions.
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
All clothing articles must be clean and pressed or
they will not be judged. AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
Please attach name, phone number, and age to A Rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
article.
winner in each division.
Class
1- Apron, any style QUILTING
2- Clothing (single item or outfit)
3- Doll clothes, any size DIVISION 3685 -Youth (Ages 5-8)
4- Home furnishings (pillow, placemat, any other) DIVISION 3686 - Pre-Teen (Ages 9-12)
5- Stuffed doll or animal DIVISION 3687 - Teen 1(Ages 13-15)
6- Other item not listed DIVISION 3688 - Teen 2 (Ages 16 - 18)
DIVISION 3689 - Physically or Developmentally
AWARDS OFFERED
Challenged
1st 2nd 3rd
Quilts may be hand or machine sewn.
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
Class
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
1-Single Quilt
A Rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes 2-Group Quilt
3-Wall Quilt
winner in each division.
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A Rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each division.
SOCK BUNNIES SUPERHERO FASHION FUN
New for 2017 New for 2017
DIVISION 3187 - Youth (Ages 5 through 8) DIVISION 3191 - Youth - (Ages 5 through 8)
DIVISION 3188 - Pre-teen (Ages 9 through 12) DIVISION 3192 - Pre-teen - (Ages 9 through 12)
DIVISION 3189 - Teen (Ages 13 through 18) DIVISION 3193 - Teen - (Ages 13 through 18)
DIVISION 3190 - Physically or Developmentally DIVISION 3194 - Physically or Developmentally
Challenged Challenged
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
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Display: Display:
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Pick-Up entries: Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
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From Peter Rabbit, to Bunnicula, to the March Hare (and so Imagine that a new superhero has just emerged on the
many more), some of the funniest, most loveable, or pages of a book and you’ve been given the task of
memorable book characters have been rabbits! Create your designing his or her signature costume. Are you up to the
own silly, cute, realistic, or loveable stuffed rabbit using a task?
pair of socks and lots of imagination.
Rules:
Rules: Entries must fit a 10” to 12” doll such as Barbie™,
Only one pair of adult-sized socks (any style or color)
Ken™, Bratz™, G.I. Joe™, etc. The outfit must be
may be used per bunny. Use one or both socks. ON the doll. Please include a stand.
Bunny may be hand or machine sewn. Any fabric or other materials may be used to make
Be sure to add personality to your bunny with facial the outfit. No food items. Entries may be hand or
features, accessories, clothing, hair, glasses, spots, machine sewn, but must include some sewing.
etc. It’s up to you! Accessories are encouraged.
Decorative items such as buttons, yarn, wiggle eyes, All embellishments must be securely attached.
felt, fabric, glitter, puff paint, etc. may be used as long Required: Please attach a tag to the doll indicating
as they are securely attached.
Use ONLY polyester fiberfill to stuff your bunny. the name and
Do NOT use any pre-made doll clothes to dress special qualities of
your bunny. your superhero. Tag
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, may be decorated if
neatness, and appearance. desired. Write your
name, age, and
Class phone number on
1–Bunny the back of the tag.
Entries will be judged
on originality,
creativity, neatness,
and adherence to
rules as stated
above.
Class
1– Superhero doll
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
One Sweepstakes rosette will be awarded in each division. One Sweepstakes rosette will be awarded in each division.
A special ribbon will be awarded to one top entry A special ribbon will be awarded to one top entry chosen
chosen from among all divisions. from among all divisions.
Division 3214
Cl ass:
1- Preschool (ages 3 through 5)
2- Youth (ages 6 through 8)
3- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
4- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
5- Physically or Developmentally Challenged
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Do you have a favorite fictional character from one of your best-loved books? It could be anyone from
Tarzan to Scarlett O’Hara to Captain Underpants. So many to choose from! Since fictional characters
never really existed, it’s the words on the page that bring them to life. Here’s your chance to have fun
creating a miniature likeness of your favorite character as you see him/her in your mind. Be sure to include
the hair, clothes, beard, glasses, or other features that really give your doll personality. On your entry form,
please indicate the name of the character you are creating so we can include it on the display tag.
Print out the attached character doll pattern and cut it out on the solid line.
Do NOT add seam allowances.
Character dolls must be made with solid color felt or fleece ONLY.
Cut out 2 pieces, one for the front and one for the back.
Sew or glue front and back pieces together along edges leaving an opening for stuffing.
Stuff character doll using polyester fiberfill only. Sew or glue opening closed.
Bring your character to life by adding hair, a face, clothing, shoes, etc. You may use fabric,
trims, fur, felt, wiggle eyes, feathers, buttons, lace, or just about anything else you can dream
up to decorate your doll. All items must be securely attached. NO FOOD ITEMS.
You may add purchased, pre-made, or hand-made accessories such as hats, glasses, etc Do
not use pre-made doll clothes
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, neatness, appearance, and adherence to rules.
1st AWARDS OFFERED 3rd
Ribbon 2nd Ribbon
Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes winner in each class.
A special ribbon will be awarded to ONE top entry chosen from among all divisions.
Willy Wonka from Charlie and the The BFG from The BFG Tarzan from the Tarzan series Peter from The Snowy Day Mouse from If You Give a
Chocolate Factory Mouse a Cookie
1. Cut pattern on
solid line. Do
NOT add seam
allowances or
doll will be too
big. Seam
allowances are
included.
2. Cut 2 doll shapes
from solid color
felt or fleece.
3. Sew or glue front
and back together
leaving a
2”opening for
stuffing.
4. Stuff doll using
polyester
fiberfill. Sew or
glue opening
closed.
5. Decorate as
desired.
Pattern for
Fictional Book Character
Doll
Photography Video Production
DIVISION 3240 - Youth: Grades K - 2 DIVISION 1813 - Grades 3 - 5
DIVISION 3241 - Pre-Teen: Grades 3 -5 DIVISION 1814 - Grades 6 - 8
DIVISION 3242 - Teen 1: Grades 6 - 8 DIVISION 1815 - Grades 9 - 10
DIVISION 3243 - Teen 2: Grades 9 - 12 DIVISION 1816 - Grades 11-12
DIVISION 3244 - Physically or Developmentally DIVISION 1817 – Physically or Developmentally
Challenged, all ages Challenged, grades 3 - 12
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5 Drop-off entries:
Display: Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries: Display:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Pick-Up entries:
Rules: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
All entries must be securely mounted on black or
white matboard, mounting board, or cardboard Rules:
with no more than a 2” border around the photo.
No construction paper, foam core, frames, DVD or CD format only please. ONE entry per disc.
glass, metal, or wood. Exhibitors may have ONE entry in each class.
Work must be done by exhibitor and must have
Maximum size: 16” x 20”, including matting.
Items may be submitted/entered by a parent, been completed after August 1, 2016.
Identification must be securely attached to each
teacher, scout leader, etc.
List each photo individually on entry form. item. Please include: name, age, grade, address,
A maximum of four (4) photos per exhibitor will phone number, and school name (if applicable).
Items may be submitted/entered by a parent,
be accepted, any combination of classes. teacher, scout leader, etc.
Photo must be taken by exhibitor. Teachers and other group leaders: Please
Identification must be firmly affixed to the back of submit best works only, rather than every
student’s version of the same project.
each entry: name, age, address, grade, phone A team project is two or more students working on
number, school (if applicable), and title of photo. one entry.
Affix or write the above information on the back of Entries are judged on originality/creativity, skillful
the photo in the orientation you would like the manipulation of medium, clarity of story/content,
photo displayed. and professional presentation.
We reserve the right to not display photos that If entry is a team project, please indicate on entry
do not follow the entry rules as stated above. form. Put team name on entry form.
Class- Class
1- Scenic 1- Animation, Character / Experimental
2- People 2- Public Service Announcements -1 minute maximum
3- Animals or Pets 3- Short Subject: Any subject, drama, comedy, or
4- Special Processes
5- Photojournalism, Commercial, or Story Telling documentary - 15 minute maximum
4- Informational Shorts - 1 minute maximum
Photography 5- Interactive
6- Still Life
Note: All photos may be black and white or color.
AWARDS OFFERED AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one A rosette will be awarded to ONE
Sweepstakes winner in each division. Sweepstakes winner in each division.
“Flashback Photo”
Recreate a Photo from the Past
DIVISION 3101 - Pre-Teen: Grades 3 -5
DIVISION 3102 - Teen 1: Grades 6 - 8
DIVISION 3103 - Teen 2: Grades 9 - 12
DIVISION 3104 – Physically or Developmentally
Challenged, all ages
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Have fun recreating a photo from the past using the same
subject, the same or similar setting, and maybe even the same
color or style of clothing. The result is usually a nostalgic
and amusing depiction of just how much someone has
changed over the years. This competition is more about
creativity than actual photographic skills, but it sure is fun!
Rules:
Black and White or color photos accepted.
Subject of photo must be people.
Try to recreate the old photo as closely as possible
paying attention to facial expressions, poses,
clothing, props, location, lighting, etc.
Please include both a scanned copy of the old
photo (original not necessary) and the new
photo mounted side by side on the same
matboard, mounting board, or cardboard (any
color). No construction paper, foam core,
frames, glass, or wood.
Photos can be any size up to 5” x 7”.
ONE entry per person in this division.
New (present) photo must be taken by
exhibitor.
Please write name, age, and telephone # on back
of entry.
Entries will be judged on creativity, accuracy of re-
creation, and adherence to rules.
Class-
1- Flashback Photo
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one
Sweepstakes winner in each division.
“Selfies: Beyond the Ordinary”
DIVISION 3105 - Pre-Teen: Grades 3 -5
DIVISION 3106 - Teen 1: Grades 6 - 8
DIVISION 3107 - Teen 2: Grades 9 - 12
DIVISION 3108 – Physically or Developmentally
Challenged, all ages
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Nearly everybody enjoys taking selfies. What’s not to love?
It’s easy, you don’t need to wait for somebody else to take
the photo, and you can capture a moment the way YOU see
it. It’s a perfect “up close and personal” means of self-
expression. And… it’s fun! Enter your best, most creative
and expressive selfie in this new competition.
Rules:
Take your selfie “beyond the ordinary” by making
sure it is creatively composed, visually pleasing,
says something about you, or tells a story.
The background may include other people,
animals, buildings, etc., but YOU must be
prominently featured in the photo.
No “mirror” selfies
No added text or graphics on photo.
Selfies must be taken at a distance of an arm’s
length or closer. No selfie sticks.
Photo must be taken by YOU, the exhibitor. Do not
submit selfies taken by somebody else.
Photos can be any size up to 8” x 10”.
All entries must be securely mounted on any
color matboard, mounting board, or cardboard with
no more than a 2” border around the photo. No
construction paper, foam core, frames, glass,
metal, or wood.
ONE entry per person in this division.
Photo must be taken by exhibitor.
Please write name, age, and telephone # on back
of entry.
Entries will be judged on creativity, quality of
photograph, and adherence to rules.
Class-
1- Selfie
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one
Sweepstakes winner in each division.
All Divisions
DIVISION 1740 - Grades 7 and 8
DIVISION 1741 - Grades 9 and 10
DIVISION 1742 - Grades 11 and 12
DIVISION 1744 – Physically or Developmentally challenged,
Junior and Senior H.S.
Entry form deadline: GRAPHIC ARTS
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Note: Maximum size for all entries is 16” x 20” including
matting.
Drop-off entries: Class
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 9 - Printing – Linoleum or wood block, lithograph, or
screen.
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair 10 - Communication Design
11 - Digital Graphics – Printed on paper or other
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in medium
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 12 - Web Design
13 - Team Project – Specify in Description
Industrial Technology is open to students of public,
private, and home schools as well as members of INDUSTRIAL CRAFTS and JEWELRY
scouting and ROP groups and individuals. Class
14 - Jewelry – Jeweler’s bronze or precious metals
Rules: 15 - Any other project not listed – Specify in Description
Exhibitors may have ONE entry in each class. 16 - Team Project – Specify in Description
Work must be done by exhibitor and must have
CONSTRUCTION – WOODS
been completed after July, 2016. Class
Identification must be securely attached to each item. 17 - Furniture Construction – Project materials value
Please include: name, age, grade, address, phone less than $150.00
number, and school name (if applicable). 18 - Furniture Construction – Project materials value
Items may be submitted/entered by a parent, teacher,
scout leader, etc. greater than $150.00
Teachers and leaders: please submit best works 19 - Wood Carving
only, rather than every student’s version of the same 20 - Wood Turning
project. 21 - Other projects: Specify in Description
Entries to be displayed are selected after judging has 22 - Team Projects: Specify in Description
been completed. Entries are displayed as space
permits, beginning with award winners. It may not be MANUFACTURING – METALS
possible to display all entries submitted. Class
A team project is two or more students working on 23 - Welding – Fabrication, wrought iron
one entry. 24 - Castings/Sculpture/Decorative Items
25 - Other projects – Specify in Description
DRAFTING (Non-Architectural) 26 - Team Project – Specify in Description
Class
1 - Multiview Mechanical Drafting – Hand rendered 3-D PRINTING
2 - Pictorial Mechanical Drafting – Isometric, line, Class
27- Original Design
technical illustrations, oblique, and perspective; 28- Non-Original Design (Please credit designer)
Hand rendered
3 - Computer Aided Mechanical Drawings / CAD – AWARDS OFFERED
Emphasis on design development and presentation
drawing industry prototypes, pictorial, models, and 1st 2nd 3rd
plans with design emphasis
4 - Team Project – Specify in Description Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
DRAFTING (Architectural) AMERICA’S KIDS
Class
5 - Architectural Drafting SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
6 - Computer Aided Architectural Drafting / CAD Design
A rosette will be awarded to ONE Sweepstakes winner
Project – Emphasis on technical instruction and
contractor drawings in each division for Drafting, Graphic Arts, Industrial
7 - Architectural Models with Plans – All models must
have plans (Maximum 2’ x 3’) Crafts/Jewelry, Woods, and Metals.
8 - Team Project – Specify in Description
A winning entry will receive one ribbon (or rosette) per
award, whether it was created by an individual or a
team.
All Divisions
DIVISION 1790 - Grades K through 2
DIVISION 1791 - Grades 3 and 4
DIVISION 1792 - Grades 5 and 6
DIVISION 1793 - Physically or Developmentally Challenged, Elementary
DIVISION 1794 - Grades 7 and 8
DIVISION 1795 - Grades 9 and 10
DIVISION 1796 - Grades 11 and 12
DIVISION 1797 - Physically or Developmentally Challenged,
Junior and Senior H.S.
Entry form deadline: Judging Criteria for Creative Writing
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Content
Drop-off entries: Originality of story line or approach to topic
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5 Author’s voice is clear
Creative use of language; e.g. imagery and
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair precise word choice
Well-developed ideas
Pick-Up entries: Format/Visual Presentation
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in Penmanship (if handwritten)
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 Binding / Mounting / Cover sheets
Illustrations
Rules: Conventions of English
Exhibitors may have ONE entry in each class. Correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling,
Work must be done by exhibitor and must have
and usage
been completed after July, 2016.
Identification must be securely attached to each AWARDS OFFERED
item. Please include: name, age, grade, address, 1st 2nd 3rd
phone number, and school name (if applicable).
Items may be submitted/entered by a parent, Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
teacher, scout leader, etc.
Teachers and leaders: Please submit best works AMERICA’S KIDS
only, rather than every student’s version of the
project. SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
Entries to be displayed are selected after judging
has been completed. Entries are displayed as A rosette will be awarded to ONE
space permits, beginning with award winners. It
may not be possible to display all entries Sweepstakes winner in each division.
submitted.
A team project is two or more students working on A winning entry will receive one ribbon (or rosette) per
one entry. award, whether it was created by an individual or a
team.
Class
1 - Prose, single entry; individual
2 - Poetry, single entry; individual
3 - Illustrated Writings; individual
4 - Illustrated Writings; team
5 - Collected works of an individual (poetry or prose)
6 - Literary Anthologies or Collected Writings from
school, group, or team.
7 - Yearbooks (print only, no video); multiple students
8 - School Newspaper (must submit at least three
issues from current school year); multiple students
ILLUSTRATED RHYMES
“Down By the Bay”
DIVISION 3270
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Even if you’re not familiar with the traditional children’s
song “Down by the Bay”, you can definitely appreciate the
silly and imaginative rhyming schemes in the lyrics: Did
you ever see a moose kissing a goose? Did you ever see
a whale with a polka dot tail? What a fun introduction to
rhyming poetry for younger kids!
Rules:
Write your own rhyme using one of these formulas:
Did you ever see a ______________
__________ing ___ ____________?
OR
Did you ever see a ______________
with a ____________ ____________?
The last words in the two lines should rhyme while
creating a very silly sentence.
Rhymes should be hand written on a 9” x 12” piece of
construction paper, any light color.
Add an illustration to match the rhyme.
Illustration may be created with pencils, crayons,
markers, or paint.
Please write your name, phone number, and age on
the back of entry.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, and
adherence to rules.
Class
1- Kindergarten
2- Grade 1
3- Grade 2
4- Grade 3
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one sweepstakes
winner overall.
Lost Treasure and Shipwrecks!
New for 2017
DIVISION 3270
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Do you love adventure stories about searching for lost
treasure? What about stories of being shipwrecked on an
island after a storm at sea? Both of these themes are full
of possibilities for creative and imaginative writing.
Rules:
Write an original short story about a search for lost
treasure or being shipwrecked on an island…or both!
Stories can be between 1 -6 pages in length, with or
without illustrations.
Typed or handwritten entries are both acceptable.
Be sure to write your name, age, and phone number
on the back of your entry. Name may be on the front
of entry as well.
Entries will be judged on clarity of content, use of
language, and adherence to rules.
Class
1- Lost Treasure
2- Shipwrecked
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one sweepstakes
winner overall.
Entry information for all projects on this page: History and
Entry form deadline: State Projects
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
DIVISION 1771 - Grades 3 and 4
Drop-off entries: DIVISION 1772 - Grades 5 and 6
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5 DIVISION 1773 - Physically or
Developmentally Challenged, Elementary
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair History projects may include local, U.S., or world history.
Pick-Up entries: Class
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in 1 - Projects with reports
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 2 - Videos
3 - Written material only
Rules: 4 - Team project, please specify type
Exhibitors may have ONE entry in each class. AWARDS OFFERED
Work must be done by exhibitor and must have
1st 2nd 3rd
been completed after July, 2016.
Identification must be securely attached to each Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
item. Please include: name, age, grade, address, AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
phone number, and school name (if applicable).
Items may be submitted/entered by a parent, A rosette will be awarded to ONE Sweepstakes
teacher, scout leader, etc. winner in each division.
Teachers and leaders: Please submit best works
only, rather than every student’s version of the Missions
same project.
Entries to be displayed are selected after judging DIVISION 1778 - Grades 3 and 4
has been completed. Entries are displayed as DIVISION 1779 - Grades 5 and 6
space permits, beginning with award winners. It DIVISION 1780 – Physically or
may not be possible to display all entries Developmentally Challenged, Elementary
submitted.
A team project is two or more students working on
one entry.
A winning entry will receive one ribbon (or rosette)
per award, whether it was created by an individual
or a team.
Limit of three (3) entries per school
Specific Rules and Conditions of Entry:
1. Entries must represent mission life during the
historical period. They must show what was
significant about the particular mission.
2. Models must be firmly constructed. Maximum size
is 24” X 36”.
3. No perishable materials allowed (dough, sugar
cubes, pasta, etc.) as they attract rodents and
insects.
4. Models must be accompanied by a student-written
report or explanation of the project.
Class
1 - Individual
2 - Team
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to ONE
Sweepstakes winner in each division.
Hobby Collections Science Panels and Projects
DIVISION 3300 – Ages 5-18 DIVISION 3305 – Ages 5-18
Entry form deadline: Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Drop-off entries:
Special date for Hobby Collections set-up only! Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5
Friday, August 18th, from noon to 7:00 p.m. to Expo Hall 5 Display:
Display: In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair Pick-Up entries:
Pick-Up entries: Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Kids Expo Hall 5
Rules:
Rules: Create an Educational Panel showing the processes
Space is limited to 25 entries! After 25 entries, we
and results of any science project.
will generate a waiting list. Each display panel must be no larger than
Send in your entry form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
A confirmation letter will be mailed to you if you 36” x 48” and be designed and constructed by
are accepted. Confirmation letters with detailed exhibitor.
instructions will be mailed at the beginning of July. Related project or model (if included) must fit within an
One collection per exhibitor. 18” x 30” space and be no more than 24” tall.
Specify the kind of collection on entry form. No perishable and/or food materials allowed (dough,
NOTE: If you have entered the hobby collection sugar cubes, pasta, etc.) as they attract rodents and
competition within the last two years, you must enter a insects.
different collection this year. You cannot repeat the Identification must be firmly affixed to the back of each
same collection. entry: name, age, address, grade, phone number,
Your collection display must fit within the hobby case school (if applicable), and title of project.
dimensions: The shelves are approx. 4 inches deep by Projects may be submitted/entered by a parent,
3 feet long. You are allotted a total of 3 shelves as teacher, scout leader, etc.
needed for the size of the items (maximum 15” apart). Teachers and other group leaders: Please submit
Exhibitors with smaller items will still be allotted 3 best works only rather than every student’s version of
shelves if needed, but they will be spaced closer the project.
together.
Hobby collections must be displayed by the Class
exhibitor, not the parents. 1- Any science topic: please specify on entry form
All decorating materials needed (tape, etc.) must be
supplied by the exhibitor. AWARDS OFFERED
In the display case, the exhibitor must include a 1st 2nd 3rd
4” x 6” card with the following information:
date collection was started, why collection was Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
started, the number of items in the entire collection,
and a picture of entire collection (if available). AMERICA’S KIDS
Hobby cases are assigned by America’s Kids staff
on Hobby Collection set up day (August 18). SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
Neatness and creativity of display will be considered in
judging. A rosette will be awarded to one overall
Class Sweepstakes winner.
1- Hobby collection, any: please specify on entry form
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one overall
Sweepstakes winner.
LEGO and DUPLO CREATIONS
DIVISION 3294
Entry form deadline:
Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Get the whole family in on the creative fun! We’ve expanded our toy assembly competition to
include adults and preschoolers. From Duplo to Lego to Lego Friends, choose
your blocks and get building! Put your imagination to work creating an exciting
Lego, Lego Friends, or Duplo structure of your choice. Anything goes!
Deliver Lego creations on a sturdy cardboard or wood base (not just a
regular Lego building base) no larger than 16”x16”.
Displays cannot be more than 18” high!
Creations must be securely attached to base or display will not be
accepted.
Preschool category must use Duplo blocks.
NO KITS-Use your imagination! Using parts from different kits to create your own original
structure is acceptable.
Entries MUST be made by the exhibitor.
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
A rosette will be awarded to one Sweepstakes
winner in each class.
Class:
1- Preschool – Duplo only (ages 3 and 4)
2- Youth (ages 5 through 8)
3- Pre-Teen (ages 9 through 12)
4- Teen (ages 13 through 18)
5- Adult (over 18)
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY TROOP CATEGORY
All Scouts, All Ages All Scouts, All Ages
DIVISION 3280 - Boy Scouts “Our Troop’s Favorite Service Project”
DIVISION 3282 - Girl Scouts
DIVISION 3283 - Boy Scouts
DIVISION 3285 - Girl Scouts
Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd Entry form deadline: Must be postmarked by June 22nd
Drop-off entries: Drop-off entries:
Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Saturday, July 15th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5 America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5
Display: Display:
In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair In America’s Kids, Expo Hall 5, for duration of Fair
Pick-Up entries: Pick-Up entries:
Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. in
America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 America’s Kids Expo Hall 5
Rules: Many scouting troops have done some amazing
projects for our communities. Helping others in big and
Exhibitor may make ONE entry in each class. small ways is one of the best things about being in
These divisions include: all of Boy Scouts/Cub scouts. Using photos, drawings, and words, tell us
about your troop’s most memorable service project of
Scouts; Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, the year and why it was your favorite.
and Ambassador Girl Scouts; and Campfire Boys
and Girls. Rules:
AWARDS OFFERED One entry per troop.
Gather photos or drawings of your troop’s most
1st 2nd 3rd
memorable community service project of the past
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon year.
Securely mount the photos or drawings on a mat-
AMERICA’S KIDS board or poster board no larger than 16” x 20”.
Be sure to leave enough space on the board for a
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD title and a 5” x 7” card describing your project and
why it was your favorite.
One Sweepstakes winner in each division will On the front of the board, include ONLY your troop
receive a rosette. number, troop level, and city. Do not include
names of individual members or council name.
Class Identification must be securely attached to the
1- Rain Gutter Regatta back of each project. Include: troop number, troop
2- Pinewood Derby Car level, council name, leader’s name, address, and
3- Space Derby Rocket phone number.
4- Nature Craft Entries that do not follow the guidelines as listed
5- Handmade Musical Instruments, any will be disqualified and will not be displayed.
6- Sit-upon Entries will be judged on neatness, appearance,
7- S.W.A.P meaningfulness, and adherence to competition
guidelines.
AWARDS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMERICA’S KIDS
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
One Sweepstakes winner in each division will
receive a rosette.
Class
1- Troop entry
READ TO RIDE PROGRAM
2017 LA County Fair
What is the Read to Ride Program?
The Read to Ride Program is a special reward program for school aged kids who read books over the
summer. Kids will receive free carnival ride vouchers good at the 2017 LA County Fair Carnival.
NOTE: Kids in kindergarten (not pre-school or transitional kindergarten) through 8th grade at
the time of the Fair are eligible to participate. Children younger than 5 years old are not eligible to
participate, regardless of reading ability. Please do not ask if your child can be the exception to this rule.
What Are The Rules? PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY How Do I Enter?
1. Kids must read a minimum of 3 books and a 3. ALL participants must create a book report for
maximum of 6 books specifically for this EACH BOOK READ:
program. Students in K - 2nd may read 6th - 8th grade: minimum 50 words
picture books. Everyone else is required to 3rd - 5th grade: minimum 25 words
read skill level appropriate Chapter Books. K - 2nd grade: draw pictures with a caption
for each book.
2. You will receive 3 carnival ride vouchers for
the first 3 books you read and an additional 4. You must bring in this form AND
3 vouchers for the next three books. completed book reports to America’s
NOTE: Vouchers are earned in sets of Kids in order to receive vouchers. Book
3 ONLY. You cannot earn 1, 2, 4, or 5 reports must be turned in with form. Child
ride vouchers. must be present.
Fill out the entry form below and bring it, along with your book reports, to the information
booth in America’s Kids Expo Hall 5 DURING THE 2017 FAIR. Book reports will not be returned.
ONE ENTRY PER CHILD PER FAIR! Child must be present to receive ride vouchers.
Questions? Contact Nancy Bates (909) 865-4237 or [email protected]
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READ TO RIDE PROGRAM
2017 LA County Fair
Sponsored by Ray Cammack Show (RCS)
PLEASE PRINT
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Grade___________
Address: ________________________________________ City: _________________ Zip: __________
Book, Title, and Author
1. ________________________________________ 4. _______________________________________
2. ________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________
3. ________________________________________ 6. _______________________________________
I hereby certify that the child named above read these books during the summer of 2017
specifically for the Read to Ride Program.
______________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent, Guardian, or Teacher
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