Superintendents: Malissa Miller, Tyler Rhodus
show schedule
Entry Deadline
July 20, 2024
Check in
Thursday, July 25, 20242:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Closed Judging
Friday, July 26, 2024, 9:00 am
Items Released
Saturday, August 3, 20243:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Exhibits will be in the School Building
Entry Fee
PCAS Membership Pass ($25) or Weekly Pass ($25) and $0.25 for each item entered.
Rules & Regulations
- No duplicate entries are permitted in a category within a given class.
- Any article which has previously won an award at the Preble County Fair in the past five years will not be eligible for re-entry by any exhibitor.
- All items to be exhibited must be clean and pressed (where applicable).
- No items to be exhibited shall be more than 5 years old except as indicated in given classes.
- All items must be securely tagged and identified before check in.
- When presenting exhibit items to the person in charge, have entry sheet as prepared with tags. This will be used to check in receipt of items. When retrieving items at close of exhibits, present entry sheet so that items can be checked out.
- Any exhibitor removing his exhibit before the published time will not be permitted to make entries the following year, and shall forfeit all earned premiums.
- The exhibitor assumes responsibility for any loss or damage due to fire, theft, or other causes.
- Items entered in wrong class will not be judged.
Judging Criteria
General Appearance: 30 pointsWorkmanship: 40 pointsOriginality &Suitability: 20 pointsCoordination of Color: 10 points
Premiums
Premiums will be mailed approximately 3 weeks after fair.
Premiums will not be available for pick up.
Best of Show—$25.00 (All first place winners are eligible)1st Runner Up - $15.00
2nd Runner Up - $10.00Classes 1 to 3 ($5, $3, $2)Classes 4 to 18 ($3, $2, $1)
classes
1 - Completely Hand Sewn Quilts (All items in the following category must be totally hand sewn)
- Pieced Quilt
- Applique or Embroidery Quilt
- Baby Quilt
- Wall Hanging
- Fleece Quilt - Hand tied
- Top Only
- Quilt knotted or tied to finish
- Table runner
2 - Completely Machine Sewn Quilts (All items in the following category must be totally machine made.)
- Pieced Quilt
- Applique or Embroidery Quilt
- Baby Quilt
- Wall Hanging
- T-shirt Quilt
- Top Only
- Fleece Quilt
- Machine Sewn Quilt, hand tied to finish
- Quilted Preprinted Panel
- Table runner
3 - Machine/Hand Sewn Quilts (All items in the following category must be a combination of machine and hand stitching)
- Pieced Quilt
- Applique or Embroidery Quilt
- Baby Quilt
- Wall Hanging
- Fleece Quilt - Hand tied
- Top Only
- Quilt knotted or tied to finish
- Table runner
4 - Ladies’ Garments (on hangers)
- Dress
- Slacks or Shorts
- Blouse or Top
- Sleepwear
- Outerwear
- Machine Made Purse
- Handmade Purse
5 - Children’s Wear (on hangers)
- Dress
- Sleepwear
- Slacks or shorts
- Blouse or Top
- Halloween costume
6 - Pictures, Frame
- Any hand stitched under 8”x10”
- Any hand stitched over 8”x10”
- Any machine stitched under 8”x10”
- Any machine stitched over 8”x10”
7 - Pillows (must be stuffed)
- Crochet or knitted
- Embroidery (any type)
- Quilt Pieced or Fabric Picture
- Needlepoint
- Any other
8 - Embroidery (white or colored)
- Doily
- Tablecloth or runner
- Pillow slips
- Towel
- Machine Embroidery Items
- Any non-framed article not mentioned
9 - Rugs
- Crochet
- Knit
- Woven
- Latch Hook
- Any other
10 - Crochet
- Afghan
- Baby Afghan
- Doily or Dresser Scarf
- Edge on Handkerchief
- Pot Holders (set of 2)
- Shawl
- Pillow slip with crocheted edge
- Toy
- Bag & Hat set
- Doll outfit
- Scarf
- Any other item
- Hat
- Dish cloths
11 - Knit
- Afghan
- Baby Afghan
- Tablecloth or runner
- Pot Holders (set of 2)
- Shawl
- Toy
- Scarf & Hat set
- Any other
- Doll outfit
- Scarf
- Mittens or Gloves
12 - Seasonal Decorations
- Christmas Wall Hanging
- Christmas Stocking
- Christmas Ornament
- Tree Skirt
- Gift Wrapping - Christmas
- Gift Wrapping - Birthday
- Christmas Wreath
- Christmas Centerpiece or Table Decoration
- Any Holiday decorated clothing article
- Christmas Angel
- Christmas Gourd
- Wreath for Holiday - not Christmas
- Centerpiece for Holiday – not Christmas
- Scarecrow
13 - Hobby Crafts
- Wall Hanging
- Plastic Canvas Project
- Stuffed Toy or Item
- Doll
- Doll’s Clothing
- Decorated Gourd
- Handmade Basket (any size)
- Basket Jewelry (display on basket)
- Holiday Basket (filled & embellished/any holiday)
- Tole Painted Item
- Hand woven Article
- Decorated wearable item, not Holiday
- Jewelry - Bracelet
- Jewelry - Necklace
- Jewelry - Earrings
- Jewelry - Other
- Jewelry - Set
- Loom Weaving
- Items Made w/recycled materials
- Welded Items
14 - Woodcrafts
- Folk Art
- Specimen 12” x 12” or smaller
- Specimen 12’ x 12’ - no furniture
- Carved Specimen
- Doll Furniture
- Christmas Article
- Other Holiday Article
- Furniture
- Scroll Saw Specimen
- Bird House, small under 5”x7”x10”
- Bird House, large over 6”x5”x10”
- Wooden Toy
15 - Ceramics
- Molded Animals
- Christmas Item
- Dish or Bowl - handmade
- Any other item
16 - Junior Hobbies (Ages 12 & under)
- Wall Hanging
- Stuffed Animal/Toy
- Collage
- Cross Stitched or Embroidery Article
- Decorated Basket
- Indian Beading
- Dream Catcher
- Friendship Bracelet
- Christmas Item
- Decorated Clothing Item
- Display of Collectibles - at least 6 no larger than 12”x15”x6”
- Sewing
- Plastic Canvas
- Any other needlework
- Pillow
- Woodcraft
- Crochet
- Knitting
- Hand formed Ceramic Items fixed to display 12”x16”x6”
- Models
- Pinewood Derby Car
- Item made w/ recycled materials
17 - Scrapbooking
(Whole books are not needed; 2 to 6 pages will work)
- Family
- County Fair/4-H or Youth Organization
- Pets
- Road Trips/Vacations
- Holidays
18 - Aprons
- Handmade Apron
- Maker 16 & under
- Maker 65 & older
- Any other, not listed
19 - Nursing Home Resident
Open to any Preble County resident in a nursing home - regardless of age. Must be the work of the exhibitor. Note: There will be no entry fee and no premiums paid. Ribbons will be awarded in each division. Anyone wishing to earn prize money must enter in the regular open class and pay the appropriate exhibitor’s fee. Each participating nursing home will receive a certificate of exhibition.
- Quilt
- Pillow
- Lap Robe - any style
- Crochet Item
- Knitted Item
- Handmade Doll
- Stuffed Toy
- Wooden Specimen
- Painting or Drawing
- Any other Handmade Article
20 – In Memory of Katherine Rader (New for 2024)
1. Katherine was a longtime supporter of the Preble County Fair and she enjoyed creating her art. We encourage anyone owning any of her art to enter and display her work. Award for this class donated by Jane Marshall.
The Preble County Agricultural Society, Sr. Fair Board, and Preble County Commissioners are not responsible for persons, animals, equipment, or accidents on grounds.
thank you to our sponsors
2023 Sponsors
- Sponsor
2024 Sponsors
- Medship