Fiber Arts

Judging Dates: September 3th & 4th (applicable sections only)

Exhibitors may not enter in more than one department in the same class.

BP - Professional- Any exhibitor who has attained a high level of proficiency in their field of interest, but also receives monetary compensation. (ex: sells online, in person in a store or teaches)

BAA- Advanced Amateur-Any exhibitor who has attained a high level of proficiency in their field of interest. Also does not receive monetary compensation.

BA- Amateur-Any exhibitor ages 18+ that is not professional, advanced or special artist

BS - Sr. Citizen- Age 65 and Over

BY - Young Amateur– Age 12-17

BJ - Junior Amateur- Age 6-11

BC - Children- Age 5 and under

BSA - Special Artist- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as a person who: (1) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that person; (2) Has a record of such an impairment; or (3) Is regarded as having such impairment. The impairment must be relevent to the art style.

CHOOSE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, & CLASS FOR ALL ENTRIES

An exhibitor cannot receive more than one award in any Class.

1. No entry will be received in the Fair Office prior to the entry dates. Entries must be taken to the Zion Building. (exception is mailed entries)
2. No articles will be released prior to release dates.
3. To help maintain fairness and clarity in the judging and display process exhibitors may enter only one (1) item per Class number. Similar or like items may not be entered in different classes. Items should be entered in the class where they most fit.
4. Every exhibit must remain intact until specified release dates. Exhibitors are not permitted to remove their entries themselves; assistants will be available for this task. The Fair is not responsible for articles left after release dates.
5. Only articles listed in the Divisions and Classes will be accepted for entry.
6. All articles must have been completed within the past two years. AN ARTICLE WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED IN A PREVIOUS UTAH STATE FAIR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
7. Exhibitors must be legal residents, military or student residents of the State of Utah.
8. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in his or her name. Original designs should be so labeled.
9. The Supervisor and/or Fair Management reserves the right to refuse entries if they contain objectionable content, are unsuitable for judging or require more space than can be accommodated. No unfinished work will be accepted for entry. All articles must be clean, pressed, and if necessary, blocked.
10. If sending articles by mail or express, address them to The Utah State Fair, Fiber Arts Department 155 N. 1000 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Sender's name and address should be plainly written upon the inside. All packages must be prepaid. Directions for return shipment must be provided. Articles entered will be returned at the expense of the exhibitor. All packages must arrive by August 27th, 2024. All packages must include labeling of items and a copy of online entry form or receipt.
11. Entries that are soiled, covered with pet hair, or emitting unpleasant odor will not be displayed or judged.
12. Items smaller than 9" must be mounted on fabric covered cardboard that is 2-3" larger than the item. This will help in displaying your item.

1. The judges are instructed not to award premiums unless the articles are deemed worthy of merit. If any article is not worthy of the first premium, the judges may award second and third or no premium, according to their judgment.
2. Supervisors and Fiber Arts Staff and Judges may enter articles for display only.
3. Articles entered into Fiber Arts, Fine Arts and Creative Arts that are identical and entered by the same person will be disqualified, and entry fees will not be refunded.
4. Premiums will be paid as indicated, unless specified otherwise.
5. If an item is entered into the wrong class the Judges may put it in the correct class for judging.
6. Judges' decisions are final.
7. All judging will be closed to the public.

The following percentages will serve as a general guide to exhibitors of Fiber Arts in preparing their exhibits.