Home Made

HAND-CRAFTED WARES & TREATS

Ever since county fairs began, a blue ribbon for the best cake or the prettiest quilt was a shining achievement. Home Made is the competitive exhibit where cooks, crafters and collectors can shine!

Home Made celebrates home arts, and includes hand-crafted quilts, collections, table settings, miniatures & models, decorative arts & crafts, needle art, sewing, weaving & felting, preserved foods and baked goods.

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HOME MADE WINE

Hobbiest winemakers ferment fruit juice — most often from grapes — to create wine..

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline	Friday, April 12 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date	Sunday, April 21 • 11am-4pm
Awards Ceremony & Exhibitor Tasting	Sunday, April 28 • 3–5pm
Exhibition	Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Judging Comments Mailed Out	Saturday, June 1

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COLLECTIONS, TABLE SETTINGS, MINIATURES & MODELS

Do you have an impressive collection to display? Can you take a card table and transform it into an impressive ambience for a meal? Or maybe you build miniatures or models with precise workmanship and impressive detail?

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline	Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date	Friday, May 17 • 3-7pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors”	Tuesday, June 11 • 6-9pm
Exhibition	Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up	Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

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DECORATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS, NEEDLE ART, SEWING, WEAVING, FELTING & YOUTH 2-D ART

Needle arts include sewing, crochet, lace, embroidery, knitting and needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. Decorative arts vary from basketry, toy and doll-making, beading, ceramics, hand-painted china, paper crafts, costumes and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline	Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date	Saturday, May 18 • 10am-4pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors”	Tuesday, June 11 • 6-9pm
Exhibition	Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up	Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

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PRESERVED FOODS & BAKED GOODS

Preserved foods include canned fruits, jams and jellies, dried foods, pickles, sauces and more. Baked goods include cakes, cookies, pies, bread, patries and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline	Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date	Saturday, June 1 • 10am-4pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors”	Tuesday, June 11 • Time 6-9pm
Exhibition	Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up	Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

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QUILTS & COMFORTERS

The art of sewing three layers of fabric together to create functional or decorative quilts, throws, wall hangings and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline	Tuesday, April 30 • 8pm
Entry Delivery Date	Saturday, May 11 • 10 am-4 pm
Open House “A Celebration of Exhibitors”	Tuesday, June 11 • 6-9pm
Exhibition	Wednesday, June 12–Sunday, July 7
Entry Pick-Up	Wednesday, July 10 • 10am-4pm

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ONE-DAY CONTESTS

Participants in our One-Day Contests receive free Fair admission just by participating! On the day of the contest, bring your completed entry form and the item you're entering in the contest to the Fair. Submissions will be judged on-site. No pre-registration required.

BARBIE, KEN & FRIENDS CONTEST

Inspired by the Barbie movie and our "Let’s Go Retro" theme, this contest will showcase the dolls, clothing, accessories and everything that goes with it!

IMPORTANT DATES

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Contest Date:

Friday, June 21 • 1pm

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RETRO COSTUME CONTEST

What kind of "Retro" are you? Create your best 1950s-1990s fashion ensemble and be prepared to strut your stuff down the Home Made Runway!

IMPORTANT DATES

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Contest Date:

Friday, June 28 • 1pm

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TV DINNER CONTEST

Nothing says “Let's Go Retro” like a TV Dinner. Show off your culinary skills by creating your very own version. Whether it's with a unique twist or a burst of flavor, we want to see your most delectable creation.

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Contest Date:

Friday, July 5 • 1pm

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