DEPARTMENT N - CLOTHING AND FASHIONS
ENTRY INFORMATION
• See general rules on page 7-9. • The Carolina Classic Fair Management, Employees, Department Workers, and Volunteers will take every precaution to protect exhibits but will not be held responsible for any loss, breakage or damage to any article or exhibits. • All entries must be brought in good condition. • THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL. Who can enter? Residents of North Carolina and the following adjacent counties in Virginia: Carroll, Patrick and Grayson. Where should I go to drop off my exhibits? Please come in North Gate. Please see the map on the exhibitor letter that will come with your entry tags. Where will my exhibits be displayed during the Fair? Event Center “Education Building” (Building B see map on page 12). Where should I place my tag? Please attach entry tag on the upper right-hand corner from side of item where practical and possible. Please DO NOT remove the claim check from tags. It will be re- moved and returned to you at time of check-in by Fair staff. You must bring your claim check(s) back with you to pick up your item(s) on Monday after the Fair. Can I enter an item that I have entered in the previous year(s) if I didn’t win? No, all items entered must be completed after the end of the previous years Fair. Can I enter both Amateur and Professional classes? No, you can only enter one or the other. Who is considered an Amateur? Someone who earns less than 10% of their income from this skill. If you have taught this craft before, or are currently teaching, you are not considered an Amateur. What is the Judging Criteria? Appearance (pressed, seams & hems finished appropriately clean & overall condition of item) Technical Excellence (stitching is consistent, pleats are not distorted and proper design placement) Color and Design (color compliments fabric & design) Artistic Merit; Original- ity suitability of Technique; Material Used (fabric choice is appropriate to project) Construction (Credit for pattern and design must be noted on entry blank. If garment is an original it must be noted) How many exhibits can be entered in each class? One entry, per person, per class. Can I mail in my exhibit(s)? No. When will my tags be mailed out? Tags will not be mailed out. They will be given out the day of set- up. Please see the superintendent upon arrival. What will happen if I do not pick up my item on the scheduled date? You can pick up your ribbon and item in the office 14 days after the last day of the Fair. After 14 days your item will be disposed of in discretion of Fair Management.
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