NEEDLEWORK COMPETITIONS
DEPARTMENT #13
Entries accepted on Monday, July 28th 7am to 7pm
Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153
NOTICE:
1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium.
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well
laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or
Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.
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DIVISION 02.0 – SEWING |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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002 Ladies Clothing, Any |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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003 Child’s clothing, Any |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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005 Apron, any |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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007 Infant, any |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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008 Place mats (4) |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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009 Table Runner |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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010 Pot holders (2) |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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011 Tote bag |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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012 Sofa Pillow |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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013 Any other sewn item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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018 Costume |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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019 Best of Show - *Cannot enter/awarded b Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 03.0 – QUILTS |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Hand Appliquéed Quilt |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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002 Tacked quilt |
$15.00 |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
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003 Hand quilted |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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004 Machine quilted by owners |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
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005 Machine quilted by others |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
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006 Picture quilt |
$15.00 |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
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007 Baby/Crib quilt |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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008 Child’s Theme quilt |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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009 Doll quilt |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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010 Machine embroidered quilt |
$15.00 |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
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011 Hand embroidered quilt |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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012 Any other quilt0 |
$15.00 |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
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013 Best of Show (articles 001-004 only) *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$100.00 |
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DIVISION 06.0 – QUILTED ITEMS |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Quilted jacket |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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002 Quilted vest - adult |
$10.00 |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
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003 Quilted vest - child |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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004 Quilted tablecloth |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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005 Quilted table runner |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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006 quilted sofa pillow |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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007 Quilted bag |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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008 Quilted wall hanging, any |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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009 Quilted wall hanging under 16”x18” |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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011 Quilted wall hanging (over 24”x30”) |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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012 Best of Show, Div. 3 & 6 (excludes 001,002,& 003 Quilts) *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 07.0 – CROCHETED ITEMS |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Afghan, Large-Bed-Size |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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003 Afghan, Small-Crib/lap/baby |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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007 Sweater - Adult |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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008 Sweater - Child |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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009 Scarf |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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010 Hat |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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011 Baby set (2 or 3 pieces) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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012 Baby sweater |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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017 Edge Towels (2) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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018 Centerpiece - Over 12” |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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020 Doilies |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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021 Sofa pillow |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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022 Edge hankies (2) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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023 Pot holders (2) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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024 Crocheted bag |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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025 Crocheted rug |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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026 Crocheted slippers |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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027 Crocheted collars |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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028 Edged pillow cases |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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029 Any other crocheted item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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030 Dish cloth |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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031 Jewelry |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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032 Shawl |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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033 Vest |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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034 Table Runner |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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035 Mittens (Pair) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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036 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 08.0 – KNITTED ITEMS |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Afghan, (large) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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003 Afghan, (small) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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005 Knitted Dish Cloth |
$8.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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007 Sweater – Adult, any |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
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011 Sweater – Child, any |
$8.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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015 Scarf |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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016 Stockings, any |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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018 Hat |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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019 Mittens, any |
$5.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
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022 Baby set (2 or 3) pieces |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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023 Baby sweater |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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024 Baby Afghan |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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025 Sofa Pillow |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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026 Pot holders (2) |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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027 Slippers |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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028 Felted mittens |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
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029 Felted hats |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
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030 Felted tote bags |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
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031 Felted purses |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
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032 Felted slippers |
$9.00 |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
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033 Shawl |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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034 Vest |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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035 Any other knitted item |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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036 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 10.0 – COUNTED CROSS STITCHED ITEMS |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Tablecloth, any |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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003 Table runner |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$4.00 |
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004 Towels (2) |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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005 Sofa pillow |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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006 Picture, framed, any |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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009 Wall hanging |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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010 Hardanger |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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011 Any other cross stitch item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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015 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 11.0 – NEEDLEPOINT ITMES |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Sofa pillow |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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002 Picture ready to hang, any |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
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004 Foot stool |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$4.00 |
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005 Wall hanging |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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006 Any other needlepoint item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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DIVISION 12.0 CREWEL WORK |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Sofa pillow |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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002 Picture ready to hang, any |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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004 Any other Crewel item |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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005 Best of Show, Div. 11 & 12 *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 13.0 OTHER HANDIWORK |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Braided rugs |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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002 Hooked or punched rugs |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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003 Any candlewick item |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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004 Any chair seat |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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005 Macrame item |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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008 Any other tatted item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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009 Handwoven item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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010 Any other handiwork item |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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012 Hooked or punched pillows |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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013 Hooked or punched footstools |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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014 Hooked or punched wall hangings |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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015 Penny Rugs, any |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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016 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 15.0 – DOLL CLOTHING – 2 ITEMS |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Crocheted clothes - Barbie |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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002 Crocheted clothes – other (not Barbie) |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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003 Knitted clothes – Barbie |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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004 Knitted clothes – other (not Barbie) |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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005 Sewn Clothes – Barbie |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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006 Sewn Clothes – other (not Barbie) |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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007 Any other doll clothes |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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008 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$25.00 |
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DIVISION 16.0 – YOUTH AGE 12 AND UNDER |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Sweater, knit or crochet |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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002 Scarf, knit or crochet |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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003 Hat, knit or crochet |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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004 Sofa pillow (knit, crochet or sewn) |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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005 Needlepoint or cross stitch or crewel item |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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006 Any other crocheted or knitted item |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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007 Any quilt |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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008 Any sewing item |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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009 Tote Bag (Knit, crochet or sewn) |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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008 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$25.00 |
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DIVISION 17.0 – YOUTH AGE 13-17 |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Sweater, knit or crochet |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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002 Scarf, knit or crochet |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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003 Hat, knit or crochet |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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004 Sofa pillow (knit, crochet or sewn) |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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005 Needlepoint or cross stitch or crewel item |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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006 Any other crocheted or knitted item |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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007 Any quilt |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
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008 Any sewing item |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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009 Tote Bag (knit, crochet or sewn) |
$7.00 |
$6.50 |
$6.00 |
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010 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$25.00 |
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DIVISION 18.0 – 65 YEARS OLD AND OLDER |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Apron |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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002 Bag, any |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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003 Centerpiece |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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004 Dress |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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005 Scarves |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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006 kitchen towel |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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007 Stockings, knit |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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008 Mittens |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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010 Mittens, double knit |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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012 Pillow cases, (pair) |
$8.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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013 Rub, braided |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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014 Rub, hooked |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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015 Crochet rug |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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016 Sofa pillow |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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017 Towel, edged |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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018 Pot holders |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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019 Afghan, crochet |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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020 Afghan, knit |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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021 Counted cross stitch |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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022 Sweater |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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023 Vest, any |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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024 Slippers, any |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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025 Tablecloth |
$10.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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026 Baby set (2 or 3 piece) |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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027 Baby sweater |
$10.00 |
$6.00 |
$4.00 |
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028 Stuffed dolls |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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029 Tacked quilt |
$15.00 |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
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030 Hand quilted |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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031 Machine quilt |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
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032 Any quilted item |
$15.00 |
$13.00 |
$10.00 |
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033 Teddy bear |
$10.00 |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
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034 Any felted item |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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035 Sewing ladies apparel |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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036 Sewing child’s clothing |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
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037 Any other needlework |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
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038 Dish cloth, crocheted |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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039 Dish cloth, knit |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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040 Jewelry |
$5.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
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041 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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DIVISION 19.0 – CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CRAFT CORNER |
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ARTICLE |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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001 Christmas tree skirt |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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003 Christmas stocking – knitted |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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008 Santa doll - crafted |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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009 Ornaments (set of 3 – same technique) |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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010 Any Holiday Wall hanging |
$10.00 |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
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013 Any Holiday or Christmas Door decoration |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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014 Christmas candles |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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015 Christmas wreath, artificial |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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016 Any Holiday or Christmas apron |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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017 Holiday or Christmas wood craft item (large) |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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020 Holiday or Christmas table cloth |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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021 Holiday or Christmas table runner |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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022 Holiday or Christmas place mats |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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023 Holiday or Christmas centerpiece, artificial (not ceramic) |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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024 Holiday or Christmas cross stitch, framed under 12” |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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026 Christmas Angel, tree top |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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028 Any Holiday or Christmas Pillow |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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029 Any snowman item |
$9.00 |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
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030 Any other Holiday or Christmas |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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031 Any Primitive Item |
$8.00 |
$7.00 |
$6.00 |
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032 Best of Show *Cannot enter/awarded by Judges |
$50.00 |
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How to Fill Out the Premium Entry Form
Step 1: Read the Premium Book
Look through the Premium Book to decide what items you want to enter. Each department has specific rules, entry dates, and times. Make note of:
- The Department # (e.g., Baked Goods, Crafts, etc.)
- The Division # (subcategories within the department)
- The Article # (specific item you're entering)
- The Name of the Article (e.g., Apple Pie, Wooden Birdhouse)
Step 2: Complete the Entry Form
Fill in all parts of the form clearly:
- Your name, phone number, and mailing address
- Use a separate form for each department you enter
- List all your entries in the table provided
Be sure to sign the bottom of the form—this confirms that your work is original, created by you, and hasn’t won first place at this fair in past years.
Step 3: Plan Your Drop-Off
Check the Premium Book for the entry drop-off date and time for each department you’re entering. Your items must be dropped off during those designated times.
Step 4: Choose Your Tag Option
You have two options for getting your entry tags:
Option A: Get tags in advance (to avoid lines)
- Email your completed entry form to:
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Deadline: Friday, July 25th - Bring your items on the scheduled drop-off day—your tags will be ready for you!
Option B: Get tags on-site
- Bring your completed entry form and items during the drop-off time
- Our team will print the tags for you on the spot
If you have any questions or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to: Jessica Winslow – 207-227-2651
EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:
- Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
- Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium.
- All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
- Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.
- In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or
Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions. - Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.
- Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Each department requires its own entry form.
- All items must be original, made by the exhibitor, and not previously awarded first place at this fair.
- Violation of rules results in forfeiture of prizes and ribbons.
EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building
Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 3rd, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Monday, August 4th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.
Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 30 – AUGUST 3, 2025
