Rules:
- Handmade craft or kit items accepted. No Legos or K’nex. No food constructed items.
- Exhibits must be original work of the exhibitor and not previously shown at the Johnson County Fair.
- Youth entries in this department will be divided into three age categories: (Age 5-8)(Age 9-13)(Age 14-19). At the judge’s discretion, Sweepstakes and Reserve Sweepstakes may be awarded in each age group.
- Framed entries must be ready to hang with a standard picture wire hanger. No saw-tooth hangers, soft drink tab hangers, string, twist-tie, or filament hangers will be accepted. Picture wire securely attached to a saw-tooth hanger by the exhibitor will be accepted. Items meant to be displayed by hanging MUST have a device by which to hang the item (above framed entry rules apply).
- Items may have stitching, but should not be duplicates of other classes listed in another section of this catalog.
- Ceramic and Pottery Craft items must be fired (not a bought item that has been painted)
- No live insects.
Section 1: Youth Crafts
Classes:
- Pencil Holder
- Stick Craft (popsicle, match, toothpick, clothespin).
- Sand, Seed, Button, or Pasta Art
- Insect Collection (10 Items or less)
- Insect Collection (more than 10 items)
- Pipe Cleaner
- Dough Art
- Computer Art
- Modeling Clay
- Foam Art
- Doll House
- Bird House
- Crayon Art
- Fused Beads
- Miscellaneous (not a supplicate of class above)
Section 2: Adult & Youth Crafts
Classes:
- Handcrafted Toy (not stuffed)
- Handcrafted Doll (stuffed)
- Ready-Made Doll, etc. (with handcrafted decoration or clothing)
- Candle – Crafted by Hand
- Decorated Candle
- Plaster Craft
- Ceramic Article
- Pottery Article
- Rock Painting
- Decoupage Article
- Tole Pointing on Metal or Wood
- Paper Craft/Origami (Japanese Paper Folding)
- Cards or Stationary (Stamped-glittered, etc.)
- Decorated Basket or Box
- Decorated Clothing Article (must be on coat hanger, no needlework or sewn applique)
- Handcrafted Jewelry
- Barrettes
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Bracelets
- Anklet
- Rings
- Misc
- Wreath or Swag
- Wall Hanging
- Artificial Arrangement
- Hand-Woven Basket
- Corn Husk Craft
- Carved or Tooled Leather Item
- Metal Work Article (tin, copper, brass, wire, etc.)
- Homemade Soap
- Plastic Canvas
- Assembled Kits
- Model Automobile
- Ship
- Wood Item
- Christmas Item
- Seasonal Item
- Handmade Christmas Tree Ornament
- Beaded
- Fabric
- Needlework
- Other
- Wood
- Clay
- Metal
- Christmas Decoration (not a tree ornament)
- Seasonal Decoration (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc)
- Patriotic Item
- Household Accessory
- Fleece Blanket
- Fleece Pillow
- Fleece (Other)
- Beaded Item
- Glass Item
- Gourd (painted)
- Paper Mache
- Macrame
- Decorated Tote Bag
- Polymer Clay
- Decorated Picture Frame
- Decorated Terra Cotta Pot
- String Art (no larger than 8”x10” ready to hang)
- Duct Tape Art
- Shell Art
- Miscellaneous (not a duplicate of class above)