HOME ARTS
Entries must be received by August 23rd; no late entries will be accepted.
CHECK IN TIME IS FROM 4:00 PM -7:00 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th.
*** PLEASE NOTE*** Only ONE entry per class is allowed and in some cases there may be a restriction on how many entries per division.
RULES
- Indicate age if entering an under age 18
- Knitted exhibits must be hand-made. Machine made will not be accepted.
- No articles previously exhibited at the Hopkinton State Fair will be accepted
- Management reserves the right to not accept entries due to quality or not meeting criteria.
- The building will be open to drop off exhibits between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27th. It will close at 7:00 PM with no late entrance. Please allow adequate time to pick up and attach your own exhibitor cards prior to that time. All exhibits must be brought to the Home Arts Building at this time. Exhibits must remain in place until Monday, September 2, 2024. Exhibits may be picked up between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM Monday. No vehicles will be allowed near the Home Arts/Farmers Market Building on Monday evening. Exhibits may also be picked up between 10:00 AM – Noon on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
- Small items should be placed in zip lock clear baggies to prevent loss of parts.
- All photographs and art work MUST be in frames (mats not necessary). Proper hanging devices MUST be attached to the frame and photographs or artwork must be securely held within the frame to prevent it from falling out when hung. Acceptable hanging devices are claw hooks or eye hooks with wire across the back. Frames with self hooks are also acceptable. No tape-held hardware will be accepted. Scrapbook pages or series photographs or art must also be in a frame with acceptable hanging hardware attached.
- Entrants under age 18 MUST have a parent or guardian sign entry form and accept responsibility for loss or damage to entries.
- We will do our best to assure your entry is handled with care however by signing the entry form you are accepting responsibility for any loss or damage done to your entry during the fair.
- Baked goods should be in clear plastic bags on disposable plates. Pies should be in disposable pie pans. Decorated cakes MUST be EDIBLE, and in order to fit in the refrigerator case the base tray of the cake can be no more than 12”X 16”.
Items not following the rules will not be accepted or displayed. No exceptions. Danish system used for placement of ribbons.
DIVISIONS
- BED QUILTS & CRIB QUILTS
- WALL HANGINGS
- JEWELRY
- ADULT COLORING
- OTHER QUILTED ITEMS
- BEDSPREADS
- AFGHANS
- HAND KNITS
- UNDER 16
- CROCHETED ITEMS
- PILLOWS
- HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
- CENTERPIECES
- PILLOWCASES
- TABLECLOTHS
- TABLE RUNNERS AND SCARVES
- DIY REPURPOSED CRAFTS
- HANDKERCHIEFS
- TOYS
- POT HOLDERS
- HOT MATS
- NEEDLEWORK
- HANDBAGS
- EARLY AMERICAN DECORATIONS
- LAMPSHADES
- SPECIAL CRAFTS
- WOOD CRAFTS
- CERAMICS
- SEWING
- SEWING UNDER 16 YEARS
- FELTING
- MACRAME
- STAINED GLASS
- OIL PAINTINGS
- ACRYLIC PAINTINGS
- WATER COLORS
- DECORATIVE PAINTING
- SKETCHES
- BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
- COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
- PHOTOGRAPHY UNDER 16 YEARS
- ORIGINAL LEGO CREATION
- CANNED FRUIT
- CANNED VEGETABLES
- PICKLES
- RELISH & SALSA
- JAMS AND JELLIES
- BAKING
- BAKING – JR.
- DECORATED CAKES
BED QUILTS & CRIB QUILTS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| HAND PIECED – TIED | $35 | $25 | $8 |
| MACHINE PIECED – TIED | $35 | $25 | $8 |
| HAND PIECED – HAND QUILTED | $35 | $25 | $8 |
| MACHINE PIECED – MACHINE QUILTED | $35 | $25 | $8 |
| UNDER AGE 18 | $35 | $25 | $8 |
WALL HANGINGS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| HAND PIECED – HAND QUILTED | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| MACHINE PIECED – MACHINE QUILTED | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| MIXED TECHNIQUES | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| UNDER AGE 18 | $25 | $20 | $5 |
JEWELRY
Must be handmade
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| JEWELRY | $25 | $20 | $5 |
ADULT COLORING
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| ADULT COLORING | $20 | $15 | $5 |
OTHER QUILTED ITEMS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| TABLE RUNNERS | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| PILLOWS | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| ALL OTHERS | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| UNDER AGE 18 | $25 | $20 | $5 |
BEDSPREADS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BEDSPREADS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
AFGHANS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| AFGHANS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
HAND KNITS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| MITTENS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STOCKINGS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HATS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SCARF | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| THREE PIECE BABY SET | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
UNDER 18
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| MITTENS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STOCKINGS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HATS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SCARF | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
CROCHETED ITEMS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| MITTENS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HATS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SCARF | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
PILLOWS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PILLOWS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| HOLIDAY DECORATION | $20 | $15 | $4 |
CENTERPIECES
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| EMBROIDERED | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CUTWORK | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CROCHETED | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| TATTED | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
PILLOWCASES
(A set of two)
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PILLOWCASES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
TABLECLOTHS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| TABLECLOTH | $20 | $15 | $4 |
TABLE RUNNERS AND SCARVES
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| TABLE RUNNER AND SCARVES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
DIY REPURPOSED CRAFTS
Do it yourself reused items (ex:gourde to birdhouse)
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| DIY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
HANDKERCHIEFS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| HANDKERCHIEF | $20 | $15 | $4 |
TOYS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| DOLLS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| TOYS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| DOLL CLOTHES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
POT HOLDERS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| POT HOLDERS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
HOT MATS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| HOT MATS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
NEEDLEWORK
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| CROSS STITCH SAMPLER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| CROSS STITCH OVER 12 INCHES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| CROSS STITCH WALL HANGING | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
HANDBAGS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| HANDBAGS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
EARLY AMERICAN DECORATIONS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| TRAY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BOXES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BASKETRY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
LAMPSHADES
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| LAMPSHADE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
SPECIAL CRAFTS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| DECOUPAGE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CANDLES MOLDED OR DIPPED | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| FELT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| LEATHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| QUILLING | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SEA SHELLS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BEAD WORK | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BIRD HOUSE – UNPAINTED | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BIRD HOUSE – PAINTED | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 9-17 YEARS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 8 YEARS AND UNDER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
WOOD CRAFTS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| WOOD CARVING | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| HANDMADE WOODEN PIECES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 9-17 YEARS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 8 YEARS AND UNDER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
CERAMICS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 9-17 YEARS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 8 YEARS AND UNDER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 18 YEARS AND OVER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
SEWING
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| DRESS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| COAT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SUIT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SKIRT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BLOUSE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SLEEPWEAR | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| T-SHIRT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CHILDREN’S CLOTHING | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
SEWING UNDER 18 YEARS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| DRESS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| COAT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SUIT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SKIRT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BLOUSE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SLEEPWEAR | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| T-SHIRT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CHILDREN’S CLOTHING | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
FELTING
(Embellishment cannot be more than 25% of the finished product)
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| FELTING | $20 | $15 | $4 |
MACRAME
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BELT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| WALL HANGING | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
STAINED GLASS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PANELS – UNDER 8” | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| PANELS – OVER 8” | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| LAMPS | $35 | $30 | $8 |
| MIRRORS | $35 | $30 | $8 |
| MOSAICS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
OIL PAINTINGS
Pieces may not be larger than 12” x 16” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PORTRAITS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ANIMAL PORTRAITS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| LANDSCAPES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| SEASCAPES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| STILL LIFE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ABSTRACT | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| STREET SCENES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 8 & UNDER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 9-17 YEARS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
ACRYLIC PAINTINGS
Pieces may not be larger than 12” x 16” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PORTRAITS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ANIMAL PORTRAITS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| LANDSCAPES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| SEASCAPES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| STILL LIFE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ABSTRACT | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 8 & UNDER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 9 TO 17 YEARS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
WATER COLORS
Pieces may not be larger than 12” x 16” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PORTRAITS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ANIMAL PORTRAITS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| LANDSCAPES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| SEASCAPES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| STILL LIFE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ABSTRACT | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 8 & UNDER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 9 TO 17 YEARS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
DECORATIVE PAINTING
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| ACRYLIC – WOOD PIECES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| ACRYLIC – CERAMIC PIECES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OILS – WOOD PIECES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OILS – CERAMIC PIECES | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 8 AND UNDER | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| 9-17 YEARS | $30 | $25 | $6 |
SKETCHES
Pieces may not be larger than 16” x 24” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PORTRAITS | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| ANIMAL PORTRAITS | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| LANDSCAPES | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| SEASCAPES | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| STILL LIFE | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| CARTOON AND FAN ART | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| 8 & UNDER | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| 9 TO 17 YEARS | $25 | $20 | $5 |
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos must be mounted and matted. Photographs cannot be smaller than 5” x 7” or larger than 12” high by 16” wide. In Class SERIES OF PICTURES, five (5) photos either 3” x 5” or 4” x 6”, all the same size, mounted and matted, telling one story with captions. Pieces may not be larger than 16” x 24” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PEOPLE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| ANIMALS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SCENIC | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STILL LIFE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SERIES OF PICTURES | $25 | $20 | $5 |
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos must be mounted and matted. Photographs cannot be smaller than 5” x 7” or larger than 16” high by 24” wide. In Class SERIES OF PICTURES, five (5) photos either 3” x 5” or 4” x 6”, all the same size, mounted and matted, telling one story with captions. Pieces may not be larger than 16” x 24” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PEOPLE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| ANIMALS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SCENIC | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STILL LIFE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SERIES OF PICTURES | $25 | $20 | $5 |
PHOTOGRAPHY UNDER 18 YEARS
Photos must be mounted and matted. Photographs cannot be smaller than 5” x 7” or larger than 12” high by 16” wide. In CLASS SERIES OF PICTURES, five (5) photos either 3” x 5” or 4” x 6”, all the same size, mounted and matted, telling one story with captions. Pieces may not be larger than 16” x 24” matted or framed. Hanger must be SECURELY attached.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PEOPLE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| ANIMALS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SCENIC | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STILL LIFE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SERIES OF PICTURES | $25 | $20 | $5 |
ORIGINAL LEGO CREATION
Creation must be original and not a custom box set
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 9-17 YEARS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 8 YEARS AND UNDER | $15 | $10 | $5 |
| 18 YEARS AND OVER | $25 | $20 | $5 |
CANNED FRUIT
Best 2 Jars
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BERRIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| PEACHES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| PEARS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHERS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
CANNED VEGETABLES
Best 2 Jars
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PEAS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STRING BEANS WHOLE OR CUT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CARROTS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| TOMATOES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CORN CUT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
PICKLES
Best 2 Jars
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| CUCUMBER PICKLES – SMALL | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| MIXED PICKLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| PICKLED BEETS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SWEET CUCUMBER PICKLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SOUR PICKLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| DILL PICKLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER PICKLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
RELISH & SALSA
Best 2 Jars
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PICCALILLI | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| RELISH | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SALSA | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
JAMS AND JELLIES
Best 2 Jars
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| STRAWBERRY JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| RASPBERRY JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| PEACH JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BLUEBERRY JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| BLACKBERRY JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER JAM | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| GRAPE JELLY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| APPLE JELLY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| MINT JELLY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER JELLY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| ORANGE OR PINEAPPLE MARMALADE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER MARMALADE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SPREAD – ALMOND BUTTER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SPREAD – APPLE BUTTER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SPREAD – PUMPKIN BUTTER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| SPREAD – BUTTER OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
BAKING
Baked Goods must be in CLEAR PLASTIC.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BATTER BREAD | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| NUT BREAD | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| COFFEE CAKE – NO YEAST | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CAKE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN CUPCAKES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| APPLE PIE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER PIE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| HALF DOZEN MUFFINS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN DOUGHNUTS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN DROP COOKIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN FILLED COOKIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN ROLLED COOKIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN BROWNIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| GLUTEN FREE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
BAKING – JR.
For exhibitors under the age of 18
Baked Goods must be in CLEAR PLASTIC.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BATTER BREAD | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| NUT BREAD | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| COFFEE CAKE – NO YEAST | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| CAKE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN CUPCAKES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| APPLE PIE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| OTHER PIE | $30 | $25 | $6 |
| HALF DOZEN MUFFINS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN DROP COOKIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN FILLED COOKIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN ROLLED COOKIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| HALF DOZEN BROWNIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| GLUTEN FREE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| OTHER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
DECORATED CAKES
| DCLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| DECORATED CAKES – 18 YEARS & OVER | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| DECORATED CAKES – UNDER 18 YEARS | $30 | $25 | $10 |