Textile Arts

Judging Dates: September 5th & 6th (applicable sections only)

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

DEPARTMENT TA1 - PROFESSIONAL: For competition purposes, a person who teaches sewing, creates patterns, is a shop owner/manager, or who makes over one-half of their income sewing, must enter as a professional and be judged accordingly. One article will be chosen and awarded a Sweepstakes Prize of a Best of Show and $25.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT TA2 - ADVANCED: For the more experienced person, but that does not meet the criteria for a professional. Four articles will be chosen and awarded a Best of Show and $20.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT TA3 - AMATEUR: Four articles will be chosen and awarded a Best of Show and $20.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT TA4 - SENIOR CITIZENS AGE 62 TO 74: Four articles will be chosen and awarded a Best of Show and $15.00 if judges deem worthy..

DEPARTMENT TA5 - SUPER SENIORS AGE 75 AND OLDER: One article will be chosen and awarded a Best of Show & $15.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT TA6 - YOUTH (16 and under who do not desire to enter regular classes): One article will be chosen and awarded a Best of Show & $15.00 if judges deem worthy.

DEPARTMENT TA7 - DISABLED INDIVIDUALS: may enter a special class and premiums will be paid accordingly. Disability must be relevant to the entry. If disability is not declared, entry will be judged in the Amateur Division. One article will be chosen and awarded a Best of Show & $15.00 if judges deem worthy.

1. No entry will be received in the Fair Office prior to the entry dates. Entries must be taken to the Zion Building.
2. No articles will be released prior to release dates.
3. Exhibitors may enter only one (1) item per lot 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 allowed to help themselves in removing an entry. Assistants are provided for this purpose. The Fair is not responsible for articles left after release dates.
5. Only articles listed will be accepted for entry.
6. All articles in the Needlework and Home Handicraft classes 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. Entries are limited to residents 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 reserves the right to refuse entries offered in case there is anything objectionable or not fit for judging or if the entry requires more space than can be allowed. 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 Textile Arts Dept., Utah State Fair, 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 September 2nd.
11. Unless specified by the exhibitor, the supervisor will classify articles.
12. All articles in this department must have either hand or machine sewing.
13. Soiled articles will be disqualified.
14. Items smaller than 9" must be mounted on fabric covered cardboard that is 2-3" larger than the 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 or no premium, according to their judgement.
2. Extra prizes may be awarded only at the discretion of the judges and with prior approval from the State Fair Administration.
3. Supervisors and Textile Arts employees and judges may enter articles for display only.
4. Identical articles entered in Textile Arts as well as fine arts or creative arts, entered by the same person, are subject to disqualification with no refund of entry charge.
5. Premiums will be paid as shown for that Class unless otherwise specified.
6. Judges decisions are final.