Ashley and Bill Johnpiere, Superintendents
Rules
- Please refer to the Exhibitors page for general rules and information.
- Limited to exhibitors at least 18 years old.
- Judging Friday
- No display may be adjusted by exhibitors after Friday 4 pm.
- Exhibits must be the work of the Exhibitor.
- No more than two entries in any category will be accepted from a single exhibitor, unless noted otherwise. Please list each item separately on entry blank.
- Names on all work must be covered until judging is complete.
- Items exhibited must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the Fair. Only original work accepted.
- Crafts must be designed and made by craftsman. Kits and items assembled from commercially manufactured parts are ineligible.
- A copy of another artwork or picture is not original, a picture altered by an instructor is not original.
- Artwork not suitable for mounting with thumb tacks must be prepared for hanging with string or similar material on the back by the exhibitor.
- Collections, scrapbooks and holiday articles must fit into no more than 18×18 inches of space, 1 entry per exhibitor.
- Miscellaneous is only for items not covered by other categories.
- Best of Show will be awarded a Rosette.
Arts
Rules
- Maximum size overall 33” x 28”.
- Your name on artwork needs to be blocked out prior to entry.
- Artwork must be able to be wall mounted.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Original Oil Painting | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 2. | Water Color | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 3. | Acrylics | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 4. | Pencil – Color | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 5. | Pencil – Black & White | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 6. | Crayon or Pastel | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 7. | Black and White (charcoal) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 8. | Pen and Ink | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 9. | Sculpture | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 10. | Decorative Painting on Object | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Crafts
All crafts, except wood and wreaths, not to exceed 18”x18”
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | Scrapbook (limit 1 entry per exhibitor) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 12. | Hand Woven Baskets | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 13. | Dried Materials | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 14. | Pine Cone Article | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 15. | Holiday Article , Autumn Theme | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 16. | Sweatshirt, decorated | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 17. | Jewelry | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 18. | Metal Article | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 19. | Collage | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 21. | Collection (please specify, limit 1 entry per exhibitor) | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 22. | Stenciled Article | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 23. | Wreaths | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 24. | Calligraphy | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 25. | Silk Arrangements | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 26. | Miscellaneous | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 27. | Scarecrow Contest | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 28. | Decorated Pumpkin | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 29. | Stained Glass | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 30. | Pottery | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 32. | Birdhouse | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 33. | Ceramics | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Wood
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34. | Carving | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 35. | Articles – No Kits | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 36. | Wood Burned Article | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 37. | Wood Turnings | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Christmas
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38. | Decoration | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 39. | Stocking | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 40. | Wreath | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Models
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45. | Metal Model | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 46. | Wood Model | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 47. | Plastic Model | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 48. | Litchfield County Contest | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Photography
To win a complimentary pass to the 2027 Harwinton Fair, enter a suggestion for a theme for our Photography Contest. If yours is chosen, you win a pass to the fair. Entries can be placed in the box in Adult Photography – include your name, address, phone number and theme.
Rules
- Prints must be 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”.
- No more than 2 prints in any category, snapshots one entry
- Must be mounted on 16” x 20” standard non-flexible mounts, 1/8” to 3/16” thickness, but not framed. Any others will not be accepted.
- Only print titles are permitted on front. Name and address of exhibitor must be put on back along with the category number.
- Photographs must not have been entered in any previous Harwinton Fair.
- Prints must be in place by 4 pm Friday.
Black & White (8″ x 10″ or larger)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51. | Scenery | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 52. | People | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 53. | Animal | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 54. | Misc. | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Color (8″ x 10″ or larger)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56. | Animal | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 57. | People | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 58. | Scenery | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 59. | Plant life | $5 | $4 | $3 |
| 60. | Misc. | $5 | $4 | $3 |
Snapshots, Color
Rules
- One entry per category
- Only commercially printed snapshots will be accepted.
- Snapshots should be no smaller than 2 1/2 inches square and no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches.
- Snapshots submitted shall be unmounted.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64. | Animals | $3 | $2 | $1 |
| 65. | People | $3 | $2 | $1 |
| 66. | Scenery | $3 | $2 | $1 |
| 67. | Plant life | $3 | $2 | $1 |
| 68. | Miscellaneous | $3 | $2 | $1 |
Photography Contest
Congratulations to Linda Kirschner for winning our contest to name the 2027 theme: “Windows”
Rules
- Only one entry per exhibitor.
- Color Photographs only.
- 5″ x 7″, 5″ x 11″, 8″ x 10″ or 11″x 14″ print mounted on 16″ x 20″ mount but not framed.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72. | Photography Contest – “Butterflies” | $10 | $7 | $5 |