Hobby Exhibition


* * * BUILDING NO. 2 * * *
ENTER FROM GODWIN LANE ENTRANCE


“WE WELCOME YOU & YOUR HOBBIES”

The Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc. is privileged to join the committee listed below in presenting the Hobby Exhibition this year, and appreciation is expressed for the general interest, participation and cooperation of all concerned.

COMMITTEE

General Chairman

Mrs. Lorraine McDowell
(850) 944-1283

Creative Chairman

Mrs. Susan Winters
(850) 206-8308

Collective Chairman

Mr. James (Jim) McDowell
(850) 393-1393

GENERAL RULES

  2. 1. Location of the Hobby Exhibition will be in Building Two.
  3. 2. There will be two (2) divisions: Creative Hobbies and Collectible Hobbies.
  4. 3. Entries to the Hobby Exhibition will close on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
  5. 4. Exhibits must be at the Hobby Exhibition on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, between 1 and 6 p.m. ****SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS.****
  6. 5. The Committee reserves the right to reject any exhibit deemed not qualified.
  7. 6. A 3”x5” card must be attached to your exhibit, giving information which would be of interest to the judges and viewing public.
  8. 7. Decorations and display will be at the discretion of the Division Chairman and her committee.
  9. 8. All exhibits must be properly labeled (not showing) for identification.
  10. 9. The Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc. Sponsoring Committee, employees, members thereof, will not be responsible for the loss or damage to exhibits or any parts thereof. Every precaution will be exercised in the care and handling of exhibits, including guard protection.
  11. 10. Competition within the exhibits will be judged for ribbon awards for first, second, third, and fourth in accordance with the judging scale shown in each division. Honorable Mention ribbons will be given in each of the two divisions.
  12. 11. The following awards will be given in each of the two divisions for the most outstanding hobby entry by award category:

    Best of the Blue Ribbons
    Best of Red Ribbons
    Best of White Ribbons
    Best of Orange Ribbons
    People's Choice     		Tricolor Rosette & $50
    Red Rosette & $35
    White Rosette & $25
    Orange Rosette & $15
    $15

  13. 12. Decisions of the Judges will be final.
  14. 13. The General Rules & Regulations of the fair will apply if not covered in the above rules.


- IMPORTANT -
All exhibits must remain in place until Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10 p.m.
Items may be picked up on Sunday, October 30, 2011 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
After this time, contact the fair office to remove your exhibit.



DIVISION I

CREATIVE HOBBIES

JUDGING SCALE

Creativeness of Hobbyist ......................................................................................... 20
Workmanship ......................................................................................................... 50
Knowledge (information on 3”x5” card) .................................................................... 10
Uniqueness of item ................................................................................................. 20
Total .................................................................................................................... 100


Articles in this division must have been completed since the last fair, October 2010 and made by the person entering the exhibit. No items given to you will be accepted. All items must be new and not have been used.

DIVISION CHAIRPERSON

MRS. SUSAN WINTERS
20 Cotton Creek Road, McDavid, FL 32568
(850) 206-8308

SECTION I
QUILT (1 article)

a. Sewing by hand
b. Sewing by machine
c. Sewing by hand and machine

SECTION II
CLOTHING (1 article)

a. Sewing by hand
b. Sewing by machine
c. Sewing by hand and machine

SECTION III
UNLISTED (1 article)

a. Sewing by hand
b. Sewing by machine
c. Sewing by hand and machine

SECTION IV
CROCHETING (1 article)

a. Tablecloth
b. Sweater
c. Afghan
d. Unlisted

SECTION V
KNITTING (1 article)

a. Sweater
b. Dress
c. Purse
d. Unlisted

SECTION VI
TATTING

a. Doily
b. Clothes
c. Miscellaneous

SECTION VII
EMBROIDERY (1 article)

a. Old Fashion
b. Crewel
c. Needlepoint
d. Counted Crosstitch
e. Pretty Punch
f. Canvas Embroidery

SECTION VIII
WEAVING (1 article)

a. Afghan
b. Counted Crosstitchb. Latch Hook
c. Sweater
d. Counted Crosstitchd. Unlisted

SECTION IX
WOODCRAFTS (small item)

a. Carving by hand
b. Construction
c. Woodworking

SECTION X
SOFT SCULPTURE

SECTION XI
CREATIVE ART (no paintings)

Nuts & Bolts- Strings & Things - Plastics
Glass & Handmade Flowers - Shells
Pine Needle Baskets


WHAT HAVE YOU MADE THIS YEAR
THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OTHERS?


*** DUE TO LIMITED SPACE KEEP IT SMALL! ***


DIVISION II

COLLECTIBLE HOBBIES

JUDGING SCALE

Interest ................................................................................................................... 30
Quality .................................................................................................................... 35
Neatness of Display .................................................................................................. 20
Knowledge (information on 3” x 5” card) .................................................................... 15
TOTAL ................................................................................................................... 100


PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Items previously exhibited at this fair will not be accepted in this division for a period of at least
two (2) subsequent shows. Number in (-) denotes the maximum number of items to be judged.

DIVISION CHAIRPERSON

MR. JAMES (Jim) McDOWELL
7121 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 393-1393 Fax 850-944-4815

SECTION I
DOLLS

a.American
b. Foreign
c. Avon
d. Stuffed
e. unlisted

SECTION II
GLASS

a. Cut Glass
b. Depression Glass
c. Milk Glass
d. Carnival Glass
e. Ruby Glass
f. Crystal
g. Jars
h. Figurines
i. Unlisted

SECTION III
CHINA

a. Plates (8)
b. Pitchers and Bowls
c. Platters
d. Teapots
e. Cups and Saucers
f. Vases
g. Unlisted

SECTION IV
FIGURINES (small, under 6”)

a. Salt & Pepper (12 sets)
b. Toothpick Holders (24)
c. Animals (24)
d. Angels (24)
e. Vases (24)
f. Pitchers (24)
g. Hummell (24)
h. Fiction
i. Unlisted

SECTION V
WEAPONS & MILITARY ITEMS

a. Guns
b. Swords, Daggers & Knives
c. Ammunition
d. Patches, Badges, Buttons, Insignias, etc.
e. Hats
f. Dated Material Uniform Pictures
g. Unlisted

SECTION VI
SPOONS

a. Presidential
b. State
c. Unlisted

SECTION VII
BOTTLES (small, under 6”) (24) (large, over 7”) (12)

a. Old
b. New
c. Avon
d. Unlisted

SECTION VIII
STEINS (6 to 12)
MUGS (6 to 12)

SECTION IX
SEA SHELLS/ OTHER SEA ITEMS(moderate amount)

a. Sea Shells
b. Coral
c. Sharks’ Teeth

SECTION X
COINS & CURRENCY

a. United States
b. Foreign

SECTION XI
STAMPS & POSTCARDS

a. General Stamps
b. Topical Stamps (Single Topic)
c. Picture Postcards
1. All entries must be on still board and placed in frames no longer than 18” x 24”.
2. Each individual will be limited to two (2) frames.
3. Hooks and wire must be attached to back of frames, ready to be hung.

SECTION XII
MEMORABLIA

a. Entertainment
b. Sports
c. Fiction
d. Beverages
e. Historical
f. Toy
g. Holiday
h. Unlisted

Section XIII
WORTHY MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIBLES

a. Snow Globes
b. Time Pieces
c. Locks, Keys & Key Chains
d. Bells
e. Candle Holders
f. Music Boxes
g. Gavels
h. Novelties
i. Unlisted


Each entry must be of one category. If you prefer, you may bring your own display case.

- SPECIAL NOTICE -
All exhibits must remain in place until Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10 p.m.
Items may be picked up on Sunday, October 30, 2011 Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
After this time, contact the fair office to remove your exhibit.