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Hand Crafts & Hobbies Competition Guide

2020 OC Fair Juried Exhibition

2020 IMPORTANT DATES to rememberOnline registration opens February 24 - OC Fair runs July 17- August 16, 2020

In-Person Entry Help Days ....................................Tuesday & Wednesday, May 26 - 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Entry Deadline ............................Friday, May 29, by 6 p.m.

Entry Notification ..........................................Thursday, June 11, by 6 p.m.

Entry Delivery ..............................Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Awards Ceremony .......................................Saturday, August 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Entry Pickup ..................................Tuesday, August 18, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

CONTACTChristine Gunst, Home Arts Program CoordinatorOffice (714) 708-1553, (714) 708-1623 (after June 19) [email protected] Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SRules ............................................................................................................................... 1

Eligibility / Entry Limit / How to Enter / Exhibitor Ticket ..................................................................2

Juried Show / Pricing & Sale of Entries ...............................................3

How to Enter / Help with Entering ..........................................................4

Entry Delivery / Entry Pickup ......................................................................5

Judging .........................................................................................................................6

Awards / Awards Ceremony ........................................................................7

How to Prepare .......................................................................................................8

Division List ................................................................................................................9

Adult Divisions ....................................................................................................10-14

Youth Divisions ................................................................................................... 15-16

Exhibit Winner Catalogs .................................................................................17


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R U L E S1. Local and State Rules govern this competition.

2. Exhibitors are responsible for reading the Competition Guidelines and must abide by them.

3. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at (714) 708-1553 or email [email protected]. Inquiries will be responded to within 72 business hours. Personal assistance is also available on Help Days; see “Help With Entering” on page 3.

4. Causes for disqualification• Non-compliance to the Competition and OC Fair Guidelines.• Entries over the maximum amount allowed will not be accepted. • Entry cannot differ from the uploaded image.• Articles showing signs of wear or use may be disqualified.• Entries must follow the rules of the Division and Class.• Items previously entered in the OC Fair will be disqualified.• Disqualified entries may not be displayed and must be picked up when notified.

5. Entry fees are non-refundable There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no-refund policy.

6. Adult Hand Crafts & Hobbies is a juried competition. Not all entries will be accepted. All youth entries are accepted if rules are followed.

7. All entries must have been completed within the last two years.

8. Display and location of entry is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. No entry will be accepted where an exhibitor describes conditions under which they will exhibit or how the entry must be displayed.

9. Exhibitors are responsible for entering their items in the correct Division and Class.

10. Work must be finished; no incomplete or work in progress will be accepted.

11. Final acceptance of the entry will be left to the discretion of the Program Coordinator.

12. Due to the family-oriented theme of the OC Fair, no work dealing with drug use, obscenity, defamatory statements, violence or gang activity, satanic or cult themes or other offensive or objectionable content will be accepted. This is at the discretion of the OC Fair staff.

13. Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, neither the State of California nor the OC Fair & Event Center will be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the OC Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries.

14. Exhibits must be picked up on Entry Pickup Day; failure to do so may result in the items being discarded.

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E L I G I B I L I T YAdult Divisions: Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 and older.

Youth Divisions: Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 17, 2020) who live, attend school, or are club mem-bers in Orange County, California.

E N T R Y L I M I TSets or ensembles may be entered as one entry.

Adults: 5 entries per exhibitor

Youth: 3 entries per exhibitor

O C E x h i b i t o r F A I R T I C K E T• Exhibitors will receive one (1) 2020 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry delivery. • One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry.• Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open.• If none of your entries were accepted for exhibition, one (1) free admission ticket will be mailed to the

exhibitor address or made available for pickup at the Guest Relations Booth located outside the Main (Blue) Gate entrance when the Fair is open. Please bring a photo ID to claim your ticket.


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J u r i e d s h o w ( a d u lt d i v i s i o n s o n ly )Hand Crafts & Hobbies is a juried competition. In an effort to ensure entries meet the basic requirements to participate and are entered in the most correct or appropriate categories, entries will be prejuried. Entries will be judged first from uploaded images viewed online to determine if the submitted entry meets the requirements and the subjective standards for exhibition set by the judges. Decisions are final and cannot be protested.

Reassignment of Entry Division or ClassJudges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate Division or Class or combine Divisions or Classes to create an adequate judging pool. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to enter their work in the appropriate Class. Failure to enter the appropriate Class may result in disqualification.

Acceptance for ExhibitionYou will be notified by email with the results of the First Round Judging. Please check your Spam/Junk folder. Results can also be viewed online at ocfair.com/results. Only accepted items to be delivered on the Entry Delivery Day. First Round Judging acceptance does not guarantee acceptance for exhibition. The delivered entries may still be judged out for not complying with the competition rules and guidelines.

P R I C I N G A N D S A L E O F E N T R I E S ( A d u lt s )

PricingEntries may be marked NFS (Not For Sale), POR (Price On Request) or For Sale by indicating the selling price $____. Consider material costs and your time when pricing.

Prospective BuyersNo sale or acceptance of fees for artwork items will be made by the OC Fair. Prospective buyers may fill out an Interested in Purchasing form that will be forwarded to the exhibitor at the close of the OC Fair. The OC Fair does not take a commission on items sold as a result of exhibition in the Home Arts Competition.

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H O W T O E N T E R

Online Entry Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2020, by 6 p.m.

1. Review the Hand Crafts & Hobbies Category Rules and OC Fair Guidelines.2. All Divisions enter and upload photo(s) of your entry online at ocfair.fairmanager.com3. After submitting your entry and paying the processing fee online you will be prompted to click on

“UPLOAD MEDIA”4. Up to three photos per entry (JPG/JPEG, 5MB or less each) may be uploaded: one full view and two for

more detail.5. Last year’s accounts are no longer valid. All exhibitors must create a new account.

For additional assistance see “Help With Entering” below.

Exhibitor Name• Entries must be made under the name of the individual whose exhibit it is.• Enter using the exhibitor’s name as it will appear on the display tag. This also applies to all youth entries.• Do not use business or fictitious names.

Entry Confirmation • An email notification and confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received.• If the email confirmation does not arrive shortly after submitting payment, please check your Spam/

Junk folder before contacting the OC Fair.

Entry Fees• Entry fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). • No refunds will be issued.

Adult Divisions - $5 per entry.Youth Divisions - $3 per entry.

H E L P W I T H E N T E R I N GPhone: During office hours at (714) 708-1553Email: [email protected]

For additional help: Entry Tutorial - FAQs Image Preparation Guide.

In-Person Help DaysMay 26 & 27 (Tuesday & Wednesday), 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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e n t r y p i c k u pPickup Date: Tuesday, August 18, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• An email alert will be sent prior to pickup date with detailed information.• Claim check or photo ID is required for pick up. • If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. • Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded. • The OC Fair & Event Center is not responsible for exhibits left after this date.

Where to Pick Up Entries• Pick up at the building where the entry was displayed.• Enter through Gate 1 (Main Gate) and follow directional signs.

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Delivery Date: Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.• One participation ribbon will be given to each exhibitor on Entry Delivery Day.• Late deliveries will not be accepted.

Where to Deliver Entries• OC Promenade between Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries. • Enter through Gate 8 and follow directional signs.• Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with detailed information.

Claim Checks• Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. • Claim checks are required to pick up your entry on Entry Pickup Day.• Entries may be delivered by someone other than the exhibitor.

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OC Fair & Event Center88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626www.ocfair.com

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J u d g i n gQualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator from local professionals and individuals who are experienced and highly qualified in their fields. Each year the Program Coordinator may choose new judges or judges may judge different Divisions from year to year. The judges’ decisions are final.

Adult DivisionsPlaced using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another.

• First, Second, Third Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each Class if judges so determine. More than one Honorable Mention per Class may be awarded.

• First Place Winners will compete for Division Winner. • Division Winners will compete for Best of Show.

Junior & Young Adult DivisionsPlaced using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries.

• Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. • There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per Class. • All Blue Awards will then compete, using the American Judging System, for Division Winner• Those chosen for Division Winner will compete for Best of Show when there are two or more Divisions

represented in the show.

Judging Criteria• Adult: Entries are judged on originality and creativity, workmanship and technique, level of difficulty,

color and design, finishing and appearance.• Youth: Entries are judged on appearance, workmanship, creativity/originality and an overall score.

Theme AwardAll entries are eligible and judged on adherence to theme, originality and workmanship.

Judges’ AwardAdditional awards may be made at the discretion of each judge for outstanding entries that exhibit special qualities that the judges feel deserves to be recognized.

Industry AwardsAwarded by a community guild or organization.

Disqualified EntriesIf an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries.


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A W A R D SIncludes ribbons and/or prize money (premiums)

Adult YouthBest of Show ...............$150 Best of Show ............... $75Division Winner .........$50 Division Winner ......... $35Theme Award.............$50 Theme Award ............. $25First Place .....................$25 Judges’ Award ........... RosetteJudges’ Award ............Rosette

• Exhibitors will receive awarded ribbons on Entry Pickup Day.• Award checks will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and

mailed within 30 days after the close of the 2020 OC Fair.

Judging Results• All accepted entries will be displayed in the Home Arts & Crafts Gallery with any awards received. • Results will be posted online around the second week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. • Please do not call or email for competition results.

OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance AwardThe OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance Award will recognize an Adult and Youth individual with multipleskill-sets that has entered in judged competitions. See OC Fair Exhibition Awards for more details.

A w a r d s C e r e m o n y Saturday, August 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

• Hosted on the OC Promenade Main Stage.• Best of Show, Division Winner, Theme Award and Industry Award recipients will be sent an invitation to

attend and be recognized at the ceremony. • Invitations will be sent to the email provided at entry registration. • All exhibitors and the general public are welcome to attend the ceremony.

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H O W T O P R E P A R ENotice of Acceptance (Adults Only): Include a copy of your Notification of Acceptance that was emailed to you with your entry.

Size, Weight & Other Restrictions:• Items exceeding 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator. • Entries cannot weigh more than 40 pounds. • No food items.• No live plants.

Framed Items: • Maximum size 36 inches x 36 inches. • Framed items to be hung must be wired and ready to hang. Improperly wired entries will not be hung. • No saw-tooth hangers, masking tape, string, pop-top rings, etc. Framing with plastic or Plexiglas is preferred. • OC Fair staff will use extreme care in handling frames containing glass but assumes no responsibility for

breakage.

Sets or Ensembles: May be entered as one entry. Exhibitor must label each piece in a set: “1 of 2,” “2 of 2,” etc.

Models and Miniatures: All parts of models, miniatures and other items should be secured. Fragile items should be attached to a sturdy base.


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d i v i s i o n l i s tAdult Divisions .......................................................................10-14

400 Polymer Clay

401 Embellished Clothing & Fashion Accessories

402 Hat Making & Embellishments

444 Christmas

403 Tole Painting

404 Glass

405 Mosaics

406 Upcycled Hand Crafts

407 Gourds

408 China Painting

409 Metal & Leather

410 More Hand Crafts

411 Miniatures

412 Scratch-Built Models & Miniatures

413 Models

414 Paper Art

415 Scrapbooking

416 Digital Scrapbooking

417 Cards, Stamping & Other Paper Crafts

Youth Divisions ...................................................................... 15-16333 Special Needs

334-335 Youth: Wood

336-337 Youth: Multimedia & Other Crafts

338-339 Youth: Paper

340-341 Youth: Action Figure Modding

342-343 Youth: Clay & Ceramics

345-346 Youth: Glass & Mosaic

348-349 Youth: Plastic & Metal

351-352 Youth: Goin’ Green

356-357 Youth: 3-D Printing

330 Youth: Group Projects


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DIVISION 400

polymer clayClass 01: Figures & Dolls

Class 02: Jewelry

Class 03: Cane Work, other than jewelry

Class 04: All Other Sculpture

Class 05: All Other Items, specify

DIVISION 401

Embellished clothing & fashion AccessoriesFor embellished purchased hats, see Hat Making & Embellishments, Division 402.

Add a little bling to your wardrobe!• Embellished ready-made wearing apparel or

fashion accessories. Example: Purchased jacket, T-shirt, sweatshirt, scarf, tote, etc. that the entrant embellished.

• Items can be bejeweled, hand or machine appliqué, dyed, hand-painted, etc.

Class 01: Apparel

Class 02: Fashion Accessory

DIVISION 402

hat making & embellishmentsFor knitted or crocheted hats, see Fiber Arts Competition Guide.

Class 01: Handmade, any

Class 02: Purchased Hat Embellished

DIVISION 444

ChristmasClass 01: Sewing

Class 02: Needle Art - Framed

Class 03: Needle Art - All Other, specify

Class 04: Mixed Fiber Art Techniques, specify

Class 05: Tole Painting, any item, specify

Class 06: All Other Craft Items, specify

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ELIGIBILITY Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 or older.

Entry limit 5 per exhibitor entry Fee $5 per entry

• Entries require a photo upload. See “How to Enter” for more information



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DIVISION 403

tole paintingFor hand-painted apparel and fabric accessories, see Division 401.For Christmas-themed items, see Division 444, Class 05 - Tole Painting, any item.

Decorative Painting (oil or acrylic) on objects primarily tin, wood and furniture.

• No framed painting or painting on canvas or fabric accepted. For original framed painting on canvas, please see the Fine Arts Competition Guide.

• Items over 36 inches wide or 36 inches deep must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator.

• Item cannot weigh more than 40 pounds.

Use the following definitions as a guide:Folk Art: Reflects art form from the Old World and requires skills and techniques that separate it from primitive art.

Naturalistic: Realistic objects in a natural setting paying attention to accurate and precise details portraying things as they are. Treatment of forms, colors, space, etc. as they appear or might appear in nature.

Stylized: Life-like qualities are weaker. Methods of stylization include flatness (lack of three-dimensional depth, no shading), simplified shapes and unrealistically vibrant colors.

“Cutesy” or Whimsical: Fun, cute or seasonal pieces that do not fit any other Class.

Rosemaling & Strokework: Using basic brush strokes in various combinations.

Class 01: Folk Art

Class 02: Naturalistic

Class 03: Stylized

Class 04: “Cutesy” or Whimsical, specify

Class 05: Rosemaling & Strokework

Class 06: Other Techniques, specify

DIVISION 404

GlassWeight Limit: 40 pounds

Class 01: Stained Glass - Flat Panel

Class 02: Stained Glass - Dimensional

Class 03: Fused Glass and/or Slumped Glass

Class 04: Other Glass, specify (e.g. blown glass, cast glass)

DIVISION 405

mosaicsWeight Limit: 40 pounds

Class 01: Flat Panel

Class 02: Dimensional

DIVISION 406

upcycled hand craftsFor upcycled clothing, see Fiber Arts, Division 440.

Upcycled Products encourage a creativity that benefits both the environment and society, using innovation and creativity to make a new, better quality object from unwanted or scrap materials that have been restored or reinvented.

• Submit a 3-inch x 5-inch card stating all materials involved, new and used.

Class 01: Decorative Craft Items

Class 02: Functional Items, specify(e.g. purse, lamp)

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DIVISION 407

gourdsClass 01: Painted

Class 02: Carved

Class 03: Other Techniques

DIVISION 408

china paintingClass 01: Any, specify

DIVISION 409

Metal & LeatherworkClass 01: Metalwork

Class 02: Leatherwork

DIVISION 410

more hand craftsFor Christmas Hand Crafts, see Division 444.For floral creations, see Floral Competition Guide.

• Weight Limit: 40 pounds

Class 01: Using Natural Items-Shells, Seeds, Rice, Rocks, etc.

Class 02: Figure, Doll, Toy or AnimalLess than 50 percent fiber arts.

Class 03: Beading (other than jewelry)

Class 04: Plastics

Class 05: Mixed Craft, specify

Class 06: Other, specify

DIVISION 411

miniaturesFor Model Dioramas and Model Kits, see Division 413.For Art Shadow Boxes with Scrapbooking Materials, see Scrapbooking, Division 415.

• Scale: 1 inch = 1 foot or less.• Submit a 3-inch x 5-inch card stating which items are

built or handmade and which are purchased. • May be a combination of purchased, found and

hand-made materials.• Any information you can share about the finer

aspects of your entry will ensure those things will not be overlooked during judging.

• Specify size on entry form. Exhibits larger than 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator.

• Weight limit: 40 pounds.

At Least 50 Percent Made By Exhibitor Not from scratch (e.g. built structure or room with purchased accessories).

Class 01: Miniature Structure and Furnishings(e.g. doll house, fort - must be to scale)

Class 02: Room Boxes, Shadowboxes, Miniature Vignettes, etc.

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DIVISION 412

Scratch built models & miniaturesAny item built “from scratch” rather than building it from a commercial kit, kit-bashing or buying it pre-assembled.

Class 01: Scratch Built - Vehicle

Class 02: Scratch Built - Structure

Class 03: Scratch Built - Other, specify

DIVISION 413

modelsFor Scratch Built items, see Division 412.

Cars, planes, ships, vehicles, figures, etc. created by the exhibitor from pre-formed kits and assembled.

• Specify size on entry form. Exhibits larger than 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator

DioramasScale models and landscaping to create historical or fictional scenes.

Class 01: Dioramas/Vignettes

Model KitThe model has been built from a single commercial kit. Color schemes and/or markings may be changed. Metal foil allowed. Minor structural changes and nominal addition of non-kit components may be made to correct, change, and/or improve detailing.

Class 02: Kit - Plastic, specify

Class 03: Kit - Wood, specify

Class 04: Kit - Other, specify(e.g. metal, remote controlled)

Model Kit Conversions, Kit Bashing / Model BashingKits with major structural changes; components of commercial kits combined with hand-built parts or taking parts from various model kits and putting them together to make something new.

Class 05: Conversion, any

DIVISION 414paper artFor Scrapbooking, Cards, Stamping and Other Paper Crafts, see Divisions 415 & 417.

Craft objects made from paper, including paper lace, papier-maché, origami, decoupage, collage, quilling, pressed paper, and cardboard objects. Paper itself as a decorative piece.

• 2-Dimensional: Flat surface with slight dimension• 3-Dimensional: In the round - viewable from different

angles

Class 01: 2-Dimensional - Wall Art

Class 02: 2-Dimensional - All Other

Class 03: 3-Dimensional - Paper Mache

Class 04: 3-Dimensional - Paper Sculpture

Class 05: 3-Dimensional - Flowers

Class 06: 3-Dimensional - All Other

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DIVISION 415scrapbookingDigital scrapbooking, see Division 414

All individual scrapbook pages must be in frames to be hung for display. (12-inch x 12-inch frames are available at craft stores in the scrapbooking section.)

Class 01: Art Shadow BoxMade with scrapbooking materials

Class 02: Single-Page Layout: Single PhotoDecorated scrapbook album page designed by the scrapbooker

Class 03: Single-Page Layout: Multiple PhotosDecorated scrapbook album page designed by the scrapbooker

Class 04: 2-Page LayoutDecorated scrapbook album pages designed by the scrapbooker

Class 05: Decorated Scrapbook Album75% or more designed by the scrapbooker

Class 06: Alternative Scrapbook Albume.g. mini, SMASH book, journaling, or made out of alternative materials like CD’s, deck of cards, etc.

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DIVISION 416digital scrapbookingDigital Scrapbooking, also referred to as digi-scrapping or computer scrapbooking, is the term for the creation of a new 2-D artwork by re-combining various graphic elements. It is a form of scrapbooking that is done using a personal computer, digital or scanned photos and computer graphics software.

• No kits allowed.• Not eligible for Best of Show.

Class 01: 8 1⁄2”x11” and Larger

Class 02: Smaller than 8 1⁄2”x11”

DIVISION 417cards, stamping & other paper craftsClass 01: Pop-up Cards

Class 02: Shaker Boxes

Class 03: Stamping

Class 04: Quilling

Class 05: All Other Cards & Invitations

Class 06: OC Fair Theme “All for Fun” anyitem, specify

Class 07: All Other Paper Crafts(e.g. gift bags, tags, boxes, etc.)



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wood• May be small furniture or carvings.

Division 334 - Junior, 9-12Division 335 - Young Adult, 13-17Class 01: Any item, specify

Multimedia & other craftsDivision 336 - Junior, 9-12Division 337 - Young Adult, 13-17Class 01: Any item, specify

paper• Includes but is not limited to: paper arts and crafts,

papier-mâché, scrapbooking, cards, cardboard engi-neering, etc.


action figure moddingMake your own custom action figure! Modify and com-bine existing figures by disassembling, cutting, carving, and adding sculpting clay, paint and fabric. Your new superhero or supervillain is limited only by the size of your imagination!

• Include a 3-inch x 5-inch card listing the action figures and techniques used in creating your new custom figure.

• You may include a 4-inch x 6-inch photograph show-ing the original materials.


clay & ceramics• All items must be handcrafted and sculpted or wheel

thrown by the artist.• All items must be fired or baked. Items include sculp-

ture, vases, bowls, etc.


ELIGIBILITY Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 17, 2020) who live, attend school, or are club members in Orange County, California.

Entry limit 3 per exhibitor entry Fee $3 per entry

• Youth entries require a photo upload. All submitted entries are accepted if rules are complied. See “How to Enter” for more information.

Note: Youth, ages 3-12, should check out the competitions offered in Explorium: Destination Kids.

Youth divisionsAges 9-17 hand crafts & hobbies



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glass & mosaic• Includes stained glass.


plastic & metalFor Youth ages 5-12 Lego Competition, see the Explorium Competition Guide

• No model kits.• No LEGOS™, K’NEX or BIONICLE.


goin’ green: upcycled objects & artUsing innovation and creativity to make a new, better quality object from unwanted or scrap materials that have been restored or reinvented.

• At least 75 percent of the material used to create your entry must be from recycled goods.

• To help the judges, be sure that you include a 3-inch x 5-inch card telling which items are recycled and which are new.

• You may include a 4-inch x 6-inch photograph showing the original materials.


youth Divisions

3d printing3-D Printing will shape the future. Unleash your imagination and have fun creating your own design.

• Finished piece must be from an original CAD file you created.• Pre-made, open sourced or purchased 3-D file is not allowed.• Item may be functional or art based.

Division 356- Junior, 9-12Division 357 - Young Adult, 13-17Class 01: Any item, specify

group projectsA group project is two or more youth working on one entry.

Division 330 - Youth, 9-17Class 01: Any item, specify

special needsDoes not include painting or drawing.

Division 333 - Special Needs, any ageClass 01: Fiber ArtsClass 02: Hand crafts & Jewelry



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Exhibit winner catalogsThe OC Fair produces full-color 6-inch by 9-inch catalogs (also on Kindle) which showcase the First Place Winner, Division Winner, Best of Show, Best of Class and special award winners from the following departments:

1. Home Arts

2. Photography

3. Fine Art

4. Woodworking

These are great keepsakes of your work and a memento of that year’s Fair

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