Litchfield County Council Of Fairs 2026 Contest
Theme
Book Transformation Art
Who May Enter
Contest is open to all residents of Connecticut. Prizes will be awarded in two divisions at each fair:
Youth (up to age 15) and Adult (age 16 and over).
Local Contest
Exhibits may be entered at any fair which is a member of the Litchfield County Council of Fairs. Contestants may enter their exhibit as often as they wish UNTIL they win first prize.
At that time they will be representing that fair at the Litchfield County Council of Fairs Contest in the Fall. If it is found that the contestant has entered and won in more than one Litchfield County Fair, they will be disqualified from participating in the Litchfield County Council of Fairs Contest in the Fall of 2026.
NOTE: If for any reason the first place contestant cannot participate in the fall contest, the second
place winner of that fair will be the representative.
County Contest
Representative winners from each fair for both junior and senior divisions will be eligible to enter their exhibit in the County Contest held at the Fall meeting of the Litchfield County Council of Fairs on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Entries must be in place by 6:30 PM to be judged.
County Prizes
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th Place | 6th – 9th Place |
| $25.00 | $20.00 | $15.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | Rosette |
Contest Rules
Calling all creatives! For this year’s fair, we’re celebrating the art of storytelling—literally. In the Book Transformation Art Contest, participants take actual books and transform them into works of art. Use any book (old, damaged, or thrifted encouraged!)
Fold it, carve it, paint it, sculpt it—just don’t leave it as a regular book! Whether it becomes a paper sculpture, a
decorative piece, or a completely reimagined creation, your book-turned-art is your canvas.
Prizes awarded for creativity, craftsmanship, and originality
Let the pages come to life—one creation at a time!
Judging
| Creativity | 30% |
| Craftsmanship | 30% |
| Originality | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Contact Information
The Riverton Grange Fair is responsible for this year’s contest. For further information please contact Judy Doyle at 503-320-7274 or email at msjudysemporium@yahoo.com