Creative Arts & Foods

Superintendent 69795 220th St., Alden MN 507-373-0042 THEME FOR THE 2022 CREATIVE ARTS & FOOD BUILDING: “Creative Works from Creative Minds”

There will be assistants to provide help on the day of entry. Your exhibitor tag must be presented at release time in order for you to get your exhibit and premium check/money.

ENTRY DAY - SUNDAY JULY 31, 2022 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM (You may enter the entire time)

Tues., Aug. 2 noon - 8:30pm Fri., Aug. 5 noon - 8:30pm Wed. Aug. 3 10:00 - 8:30pm Sat., Aug. 6 10:00 - 8:30pm Thurs. Aug. 4 10:00 - 8:30pm Sun. Aug. 7 11:00 - 5:00pm

Pictures of Champions ONLY

Date & Time of Pictures will be posted in Building on Entry Day 2. All articles must have been made or finished within the past 12 months and must be the work of the exhibitor or never exhibited at Freeborn County Fair before. 3. Articles which have won a prize at a previous Freeborn County

Fair are not eligible for entry. 4. NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED IN ANY

5. Entries WILL NOT be accepted unless there is a specified class listed. 6. Similar articles cannot be entered in more than one class by one exhibitor. 7. Should any articles be entered in the wrong lot and the error discovered before the judging, the superintendent may make proper correction in the entry. Exhibitor should always check the entry to see that items are entered in the right class. Entry clerk will not be responsible. 8. Soiled articles will not be judged. 9. Competent judges will score each exhibit. Judges decisions are final. 10. Judges will not award ribbons on entries not worthy of placing. 11. All possible care will be taken to prevent damage or losses, but in no case will the Fair management be responsible for injury or loss.

RETURN OF EXHIBITS 12. NO ARTICLES WILL BE RETURNED BEFORE 5:00 PM

13. You MUST have your entry tag stub to claim your articles. 14. All articles must be removed from the Creative Arts &

Foods building before 7:00 pm. Baked goods not claimed by 7:00 pm will be destroyed and other articles will be taken to the Secretary’s office and can be called for the following week. 15. Premium money must be picked up by exhibitor at

Special Prizes will be given from the following sponsors.

Thank you from the Creative Arts & Foods Building!

A-Best Sew & Vac, Albert Lea, MN Addie’s Floral & Gifts, Albert Lea, MN Albert Lea Seed House, Albert Lea, MN Border Market, Emmons, MN Calico Hutch, Hayward, MN Conger Meat Market, Conger and Albert Lea, MN EJ’s Mercantile, Albert Lea, MN Farmer’s Market, Albert Lea, MN Hardanger Supplies, Albert Lea, MN Hy-Vee, Albert Lea, MN Someday Isle, Alden, MN The Homestead Boutique, Albert Lea, MN

ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PRE-ENTERED BY JULY 25, 2022. NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED IN ANY ONE LOT BY ONE EXHIBITOR

Prize Money: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00 (Unless otherwise specified) Purple ribbon awarded by judges discretion in each class.

Lot 1. Individual Item from a Kit - 1 item 2. Original Created - 1 item 3. Set Created from a Kit- 2 or more items not to exceed 20’’x20’’ 4. Original Created - 2 or more items not to exceed 20’’x20’’ 5. Decoration BASKETRY 6. Basketry BEADS 7. Beads, fused 8. Beads, polymer 9. Wall Hanging 10. Others Not Listed CERAMICS 11. Ceramics Greenware 12. Polymer Clay Object 13. Others Not Listed CHILDREN'S ITEMS 14. Doll Clothes 15. Scarves/Clothing 16. Stuffed Animal Doll 17. Toys 18. Others Not Listed HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 19. Kit 20. Original COMPUTER CREATED 21. Card 22. Others Not Listed DUCT TAPE 23. Clothing 24. Accessory 25. Toy 26. Household Item 27. Others Not Listed HOME CRAFTS 28. Clay Pot, decorated 29. Collection, on base, card of explanation 30. Paint Color by Number 31. Picture Cut Paper 32. Plastic Canvas 33. Scrapbook 34. Sponge Craft 35. Stained Glass 36. Stamping

37. Fleece Article 38. Papier Mache 39. Tie Dye Shirts 40. Others Not Listed JEWELRY 41. Bracelet/Anklet, beaded 42. Bracelet/Anklet, string 43. Bracelet/Anklet, crochet 44. Bracelet/Anklet, other 45. Earrings, beaded 46. Earrings, other 47. Necklace, beaded 48. Necklace, string 49. Necklace, other OTHERS 50. Models, plastic 51. Models, other 52. Sculpture 53. Wood/Metal/Plastic/Stone 54. Puzzle 55. Refrigerator Magnets 56. Yard Ornament 57. Wind Chime 58. String Art 59. Folk Art 60. Others Not Listed RECYCLED 61. Apparel/Accessory 62. Household Article 63. Jewelry 64. Outdoor Items 65. Toys 66. Other Not Listed PAINTING-ACRYLIC OIL 67. Picture 68. Others Not Listed PAINTINGS & DRAWING 69. Chalk/Charcoal/ Crayon 70. Colored Pencil 71. Marker 72. Pastels 73. Pen & ink 74. Pencil 75. Watercolor 76. Stenciling 77. Others Not Listed SCULPTURE 78. Ceramic 79. Found Objects 80. Metal 81. Wood 82. Others Not Listed SEWING 83. Active Wear 84. Blouse 85. Coat 86. Craft Book 87. Dress 88. Household Item 89. Jacket 90. Pillow 91. Quilt 92. Skirt/Slacks 93. Sleep Wear 94. Toy 95. Others Not Listed

Lot - 1. Pillow 2. Rug 3. Wall Hanging 4. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Active Wear 2. Appliqued or embellished purchased garment 3. Apron 4. Blouse 5. Christening Outfit 6. Coat, blazer, or jacket – lined 7. Coat, blazer, or jacket – unlined 8. Costume 9. Craft Book 10. Dress 11. Formal wear, such as wedding or prom dress 12. Hat or bonnet 13. Household Item 14. Infant dress or outfit - to size 18 months 15. Jumper 16. Nightgown or pajamas 17. Pillow 18. Purse or tote bag 19. Quilted Clothing Item 20. Shirt 21. Shorts 22. Skirt 23. Slacks 24. Sleep Wear 25. Sports fitness garment 26. Toy 27. Two-piece outfit - top with skirt or pants, shorts 28. Two-piece suit 29. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Scarf 2. Head wear 3. Hand wear 4. Footwear 5. Set of tow or more hat, scarf, hand wear, footwear, sweater 6. Vest 7. Sweater 8. Shawl 9. Handbag 10. Christening outfit 11. Infant Afghan 12. Combination of Afghan & other infant wear 13. Afghan or lap throw 14. Bed cover 15. Pillow 16. Doily - up to 21” 17. Doily - 21”-30” 18. Place mat - set/pair 2 19. Table Runner 20. Luncheon cloth - up to 50” 21. Tablecloth - over 50” 22. Dresser scarf - 1 or more pieces 23. Potholders, hot pad, or dish cloth - set 2 24. Holiday 25. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Scarf 2. Head wear 3. Hand wear 4. Footwear 5. Set of two or more hat, scarf, hand wear, footwear, sweater 6. Vest 7. Sweater 8. Shawl 9. Handbag 10. Christening outfit 11. Infant Afghan 12. Combination of Afghan & other infant wear 13. Afghan 14. Potholder/hot pad/ dishcloth - set of 2 15. Holiday 16. Other Not Listed

Lot 1. Doily - up to 21” 2. Doily - 21”-30” 3. Place mats- set/pair 2 4. Table runner, dresser scarf, or luncheon cloth - up to 50” 5. Table runner - over 50” 6. Christening outfit 7. Holiday 8. Framed Art 9. Angel/Ornament 10. Other Not Listed

Lot 1. Napkins - set/pair of 2 2. Pillowcases - set/pair of 2 3. Kitchen/bath linens - set of 2 4. Pillow 5. Table runner. Dresser scarf or luncheon cloth - up to 50” 6. Tablecloth - over 50” 7. Baby Blanket 8. Clothing 9. Swedish weaving 10. Holiday 11. Other Not Listed

Lot 1. Napkins - Set/Pair of 2 2. Kitchen/bath linens - set/ pair of 2 3. Table runner of luncheon cloth - up to 50” 4. Clothing 5. Holiday 6. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Tablecloth 2. Centerpiece 3. Placement (four) 4. Wall hangings 5. Picture Framed 6. Bookmark 7. Doily 8. Holiday 9. Kitchen Accessories 10. Others Not Listed

Machine Quilted Crib/Youth/Lap Size (under 249” perimeter) Entire quit constructed by entrant with quilting done on household sewing machine (not a longarm) by the entrant

Machine Quilted Twin Size or Large (over 249” perimeter)

Hand Quilted Crib/Youth/Lap Size (under 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done entirely by hand by the entrant

Hand Quilted Twin Size or Large (over 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done entirely by hand by the entrant

Tied Quilt Crib/Youth/Lap Size (under 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed and tied by entrant

Tied Quilt Twin Size or Larger (over 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed and tied by entrant

Mid or Longarm Quilted Crib/ Youth/Lap Size (under 249” perimeter) Quilt top constructed by entrant, but may be quilted by someone else.

Mid or Longarm Quilted Twin Size or Larger (over 249” perimeter) Quilt top constructed by entrant, but may be quilted by someone else

Mid or Longarm Quilted Crib/ Youth/Lap Size (under 249” perimeter) Quilt top constructed “AND quilted” by the entrant

Mid or Longarm Quilted Twin Size or Larger (over 249” perimeter) Quilt top constructed “AND quilted” by entrant

Wool

1. Hand appliqued 2. Machine appliqued 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (included T-shirt, photo, etc.)

Lot 1. Bed runner 2. Pillow 3. Placement - set of 2 4. Table Runner, Table Topper, or Wall Hanging 5. Potholder/hot pad - set 2 6. Miniature Quilts (20” or less) 7. Holiday 8. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Woven rug 2. Braided rug 3. House accessories 4. Basket art 5. String art 6. Models 7. Others Not Listed

Enter wearables, purses, and tote bags in textile Dept. Lot 1. Primitive

Wool Rug

Hooking 2. Boiled Wool Felting 3. Wool applique with embroidery (i.e., penny rug) 4. Machine Embroidery 5. Tree Skirt 6. Holiday Stocking 7. Pin Cushions 8. Yarn Spinning 9. Fiber Weaving 10. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Doll clothes made of fabric 2. Doll clothes made of yarn 3. Stuffed animals 4. Doll accessories 5. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Christmas

Decorations 2. Centerpieces 3. Novelties 4. Refrigerator Magnets 5. Wall Hangings 6. Plastic Canvas article 7. Other

PAINTING – ACRYLIC OIL 1. Abstract 2. Animal 3. Architectural/Building 4. Original Landscape 5. Original Portraits 6. Other Not Listed PAINTING-OIL 7. Abstract 8. Animal 9. Architectural/Building 10. Kit 11. Original Landscape 12. Original Portrait 13. Others Not Listed PAINTINGS & DRAWING 14. Chalk/Charcoal/Crayon 15. Colored Pencil 16. Marker 17. Pastels 18. Pen & Ink 19. Pencil 20. Watercolor 21. Others Not Listed SCULPTURE 22. Ceramic 23. Found Objects 24. Metal 25. Wood 26. Others Not Listed PAINTING CRAFTS 27. Rose mauling or tole painting 28. Ceramics 29. Tie Dye’ 30. Wood cutouts (painted) 31. Painting on clothing or fabric 32. Carved & Painted 33. Sculpture

Lot 1. Quilling 2. Paper Cutting 3. Paper, handmade 4. Origami, 3 to 5 item display 5. Occasional cards or note paper mounted on cardboard 6. Others Not Listed

Special Rules 1. Stamped art 3-8 items mounted on foam core or heavy cardboard not larger than 18’’x24’’ and should be ready to hang on the wall. 2. Items may be any flat stamped art (cards, bookmarks, gift tags, envelopes, etc.) 3. Alterables may be items to sit on a shelf

Lot 1. Cards,

Bookmarks,

Tags, Envelopes 2. Alterables (Tins, Books, Glassware, Calendars)

Lot 1. Children 2. Nature 3. Special Events: Weddings, baptism, vacation trips, etc. 4. Framed Art or Shadow Boxes 5. Mini Books (complete book)

Lot 1. Necklace Stitched 2. Necklace Strung 3. Bracelet Stitches 4. Bracelet Strung 5. Earrings – set of 2 pair 6. Wirework 7. Lapidary 8. Jewelry with beads made by exhibitor (i.e., glass, molded, lampwork, fused, pony, plastic, etc.) 9. Art Bead weaving (i.e., loom, flatwork, etc.) 10. Others Not Listed

To reuse means to use something again instead of throwing it away. Reuse the item by inventing a new use for it. Some ideas for this would be to create a toy from reused items, a wall hanging from reused cloth, jewelry, tools or utensils from reused articles, bags, or purse from reused materials. Lot 1. Beads & Buttons 2. Wood 3. Metal 4. Glass or Ceramic 5. Fabrics 6. Furniture 7. Others Not Listed

No collections, Lego, or snap together projects, artificial and dried flower arrangements will be accepted. Lot 1. Decorative Bird

House 2. Synthetic Clay 3. Rubber band loom 4. Natural - wheat, corn husk, pinecones, herbs, or grapevines 5. Ornament Set (all handmade ornaments should be in this lot) Minimum of 3 ornaments mounted or displayed. Can be made of fabric, wood, metal etc. 6. Wreath 7. Duct Tape 8. Wood Burning 9. Dried & Artificial Flowers 10. Holiday Crafts 11. Pottery 12. Epoxy 13. Others Not Listed

1. Writings must contain exhibitors name and address on Back. 2. The writings must be mounted on poster board no smaller that a 5x7, no larger than 16x20 or in a book form.

Lot 1. Poems 2. Short Readings 3. Short Stories 4. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Refinished furniture & wooden articles 2. Furniture built from scratch 3. Rebuilt furniture 4. Lathe turning 5. Wood inlay 6. Hand Carving 7. Bird feeders & Bird houses 8. Doll houses 9. Caning 10. Toys, Games, Whirligig 11. Clocks 12. Shelves 13. Jewelry Box 14. Lamp 15. Power Carving 16. Scroll Saw 17. Intarsia 18. Other

1. Prints must contain exhibitors name, address on back. 2. Print must be mounted on poster board no smaller than 5x7 and no larger than 16x20. Do not frame 3. Print not more than 3 years old 4. Computer manipulated images, please include an unaltered 4x6’’ photo to the back of the exhibit

Lot 1. Scenics 2. People 3. Nature 4. Animals 5. Buildings 6. Computer manipulated image 7. Cell phone pictures 8. Others Not Listed

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Area Locations: Myrtle • London Northwood • Carpenter Manly • Grafton • Rudd Rockford • Marble Rock

Lot 9. Scenics 10. People 11. Nature 12. Animals 13. Buildings 14. Computer manipulated image 15. Cell phone pictures 16. Others Not Listed

Color Prints Snapshot Size Photos No larger than 4x6. Mounted on no larger than 16x20 poster board Four pictures each:

Lot 17. Spring 18. Summer 19. Fall 20. Winter 21. Buildings 22. Scenery 23. Person 24. Animals 25. Children 26. Family 27. Mom and Dad 28. People (other) 29. 5 Photos - Telling a story 30. 5 Photos - This & That 31. Others Not Listed Lot 32. Black & White 33. Color 34. Computer manipulated images 35. Others Not Listed

Articles must be complete and of collectible value. They will be judged on quality, desirability, condition, and value. One entry per exhibitor in each lot. Our insurance does not cover antiques and collectibles. Please check your homeowner’s policy for coverage on exhibits. We are not responsible for damage or stolen exhibits, even though the building and grounds are patrolled at all times.

Lot 1. Cream & Sugar 2. Salt & Pepper 3. Pitcher with or without glassware 4. Decanter 5. Salad Bowl 6. Candy Dish 7. Vase 8. Candle Holder-Sticks 9. Bottles, jars 10. Luncheon set - 4 place settings 11. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Planter 2. Planter in shape of animal, bird, person, or any other item 3. Baby gift planter 4. Bowl 5. Jug 6. Crock 7. Cream & Sugar 8. Salt & Paper 9. Red Wing 10. Haeger Item 11. Hull Item 12. Hall Item 13. Shawnee Item 14. Rosevill Item 15. McCoy Item 16. Others Not Listed Lot 1. Utensils 2. Metal Tray 3. Lunch Box 4. Spice Tins (at least 3) 5. Pots, Pans 6. Cookie Jars 7. Tea Set 8. Canning Jars 9. Others Not Listed

Can be household, kitchen, farm, garden related or any other made from one of the following metal.

Lot - 1. Silver, Silver Plate 2. Copper 3. Brass 4. Aluminum 5. Cast Iron 6. Others Not Listed

Lot1. Item marked “Made in

Occupied Japan 2. Item marked “Made in

Japan” 3. Bird, Animal Figurine 4. Lamp 5. Clock 6. Radio 7. Bank 8. Baskets 9. Shelf 10. Mirror 11. Framed Picture, Artwork 12. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Quilt, bedspread 2. Doily 3. Embroidery 4. Sampler 5. Pillowcases 6. Table Runner 7. Needlepoint 8. Tatting 9. Crocheted 10. Knitted 11. Macrame 12. Rug 13. Potholder 14. Apron 15. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Women’s clothing item 2. Men’s clothing item 3. Child’s clothing item 4. Shoes 5. Purse, Satchel 6. Hat 7. Scarf 8. Other

Lot 1. Earrings 2. Necklace 3. Ring 4. Pin, Brooch 5. Bracelet 6. Watch 7. Hat Pin 8. Others Not Listed Lot 1. Dolls 2. Game, Game Board 3. Toy, Puzzle 4. Small Farm Equipment 5. Pedal Car or Tractor 6. Cartoon Character items 7. Child’s Tea Set 8. Child’s Kitchen items 9. Fair or Circus item 10. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Uniform 2. Medals, Ribbons 3. Equipment 4. Pictures 5. Flags 6. Others Not Listed

Lot –1. Farm items 2. Carpenter items 3. Clay item 4. Wooden item 5. Others Not Listed

Lot –1. Tin, Metal or Porcelain Sign 2. Paper Advertising 3. Wood Advertising 4. Tin Advertising Container 5. Promotional item 6. Magazine Advertisement 7. Beer item 8. Burlap Sack with printing (feed, vegetables, etc.) 9. Cloth Sack with printing (feed, seed, etc.) 10. Any Souvenir 11. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Fishing items, decoys, lures (at least three) 2. Hunting items, decoys 3. Sports items, uniforms, pennants

Lot –1. Textbook 2. Yearbook 3. Letterman’s Jacket, uniforms/sports, cheerleading 4. Prom item, Picture 5. Homecoming item,

Picture 6. School Supplies (ruler, pencil sharpener, protractor, science/ lab equipment, 7. Report Card 8. Others Not Listed

At least 3 items in each Lot, but less than 20 items

Lot - 1. Magazine 2. Bells 3. Coins 4. Stamps 5. Albums 6. 8 Track Tapes 7. Sports Cards 8. Postcards 9. Photos 10. Books 11. Others Not Listed

Lot 1. Afghan 2. Apron 3. Baby Item 4. Bed Spread, Knit, Crochet 5. Ceramics 6. Christmas Item 7. Clay Item 8. Clothing Garment Crochet 9. Clothing Garment Sewn 10. Counted Cross Stitch 11. Crochet Item 12. Crochet, Other 13. Decorative Pillow 14. Decorative Pot 15. Doilies 16. Doily 17. Embroidered Item 18. Holiday Decoration 19. Household Item 20. Jewelry 21. Knit Item 22. Needlepoint Item 23. Outdoor Item 24. Paint on Fabric 25. Painting Drawing 26. Photo Albums 27. Photography 28. Pillowcases 29. Placemats - 2 30. Plants - Indoor 31. Plastic Canvas Item 32. Potholders 33. Purse, tote 34. Quilt 35. Rug 36. Stamping 37. Stenciling 38. Tatting 39. Toys 40. Wall Hanging 41. Wood Item 42. Yarn Item 43. Others Not Listed