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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs logo
February 13 to March 2, 2025
Thursdays to Sundays
and President's Day


Supervisor

Supervisor

Patricia Wallace
(760) 807-1824 pawscout@yahoo.com

Fair Office

(760) 863-8247
info@datefest.org


Prizes

Each Division

Sweepstakes Award
$25 & Rosette

Best of Division
$10 & Rosette

1st Place
$20

2nd Place
$15

3rd Place
$10

Entry Fee

$5 per entry

Entry Receiving Day

Monday, February 3
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 off of HWY 111

Judging Date

Wednesday, February 5
10:00 a.m.

Closed Judging

Pick Up Date

Tuesday, March 4
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 off of HWY 111




Special Rules & Guidelines

Clothing & Textiles

  1. Open to residents of Riverside County 18 YEARS AND OVER AND NOT ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL.
  2. Two (2) entries per class, per exhibitor.
  3. Only 1st place winners will be eligible for Best of Division ribbon. To be eligible, there must be a minimum of three (3) entries per division.
  4. Judges reserve the right to eliminate entries based on display availability.
  5. Judges reserve the right to move or disqualify any exhibit that does not abide by the Rules of Clothing & Textiles.
  6. For amateurs only unless otherwise specified. Professionals are classified as persons who engage in any event or activity for monetary profit, teaching included.
  7. All exhibits in this section must have been made by the exhibitor and not shown in a previous fair.
  8. Exhibits must be in presentable condition to be eligible for premium awards.
  9. Garment or article must be pressed and correctly labeled.
  10. Articles stained, soiled, or unsanitary will not be accepted.
  11. Any article showing signs of wear or use will be rejected.
  12. The exhibitors must have made all articles within two years of opening day of the Fair.
  13. All crochet and knit garments must be blocked.
  14. All quilts must have sleeve for hanging. The owner of the quilt will hand baste below the upper back edge a 5 inch casing in which to insert a rod for hanging. Other items will be pinned. The owner will sew a fabric nametag on the back of the quilt and other items for positive identification.
  15. Pictures, plaques, and wall hangings must be mounted and provided with secure means for hanging.
  16. No commercial products will be received or allowed to exhibit. No incomplete exhibits will be allowed.
  17. All display cases with be secured by the building supervisor and staff prior to the opening of Fair.
  18. All possible care will be taken to prevent loss or damage to exhibits but in no event will the Fair Management, Building Supervisors or workers be responsible for any injury or loss which might occur.
  19. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

Scorecards for Judging Hand Crafts

  • Workmanship: 35%
  • Appearance: 25%
  • Usefulness & Difficulty: 20%
  • Originality & Creativity: 20%

Divisions


Hanging Decorations

234: Hooking Art

Clothing & Textiles

235: Embroidered Items
236: Needlepoint Items
237: Counted Cross-Stitch
238: Sewing
239: Costumes

Clothing & Textiles

Quilting

225, 226

Over 48"x60" & Not Over 48" x 60"

Class

  1. Appliqué Quilt (Hand Sewn & Quilted)
  2. Appliqué Quilt (Machine Sewn & Quilted)
  3. Original Design Quilt
  4. Pieced Quilt (Hand Sewn & Quilted)
  5. Pieced by machine (Hand Quilted)
  6. Pieced by machine (Machine Quilted)
  7. Pieced by machine (Quilted by 2 people)
  8. Cheater Quilt
  9. Photo Transfer
  10. Red Work 1
  11. Embellished

227

Miniature

Class

  1. Pieced Quilt (Hand Sewn & Quilted)
  2. Pieced by machine (Hand Quilted)
  3. Pieced by machine (Machine Quilted)
  4. Other Quilt Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

228

Quilted Articles

Class

  1. Bags or Purses
  2. Clothing
  3. Place Mats
  4. Table Runners
  5. Wall Hangings
  6. Other Quilted Item excluding quilts; Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

Dolls & Animals

229

Dolls & Stuffed Toys

Class

  1. Animal (Stuffed)
  2. Doll (Stuffed)
  3. Doll (Stuffed Original Design
  4. Porcelain
  5. Mop Dolls
  6. Other Doll or Toy Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

Handcrafts

230

Rigid Heddle Weaving & Other Looms

Class

  1. Napkins & Placemats
  2. Table Runners
  3. Scarves (Straight and Mobius)
  4. Purse/Pocketbook/Tote
  5. Garments
  6. Item has 50% hand-spun or 50% hand dyed yarn included in project
  7. Towels
  8. Small Loom
  9. Inkle Loom Products: Describe Item
  10. Basket Weaving: Describe Product
  11. Jewelry Loom: Describe Product
  12. Tapestry Loom: Describe Product
  13. Other Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

231

Multi-Shaft Weaving Table or Floor Loom

Class

  1. Napkins & Placemats
  2. Table Runners
  3. Scarves (Straight and Mobius)
  4. Towels
  5. Purse/Pocketbook/Tote
  6. Rugs
  7. Double Weave
  8. Item has at least 50% hand-spun yarn
  9. Item includes beadwork
  10. Garment
  11. Item includes 50% hand-dyed and hand-spun yarn
  12. Other Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

232

Other Fiber Arts

Class

  1. Spinning (Bulky Yarn)
  2. Spinning (Novelty Yarn)
  3. Spinning (Lace Weight to DK)
  4. Spinning (Wool Yarn Singles)
  5. Spinning (Wool Yarn Plied)
  6. Spinning (Blends Identify)
  7. Felting (Wall Hanging)
  8. Felting (Vessels/Vases/Bowls)
  9. Felting (Wearable Art)
  10. Felting (Decorative Accent)
  11. Felting (Farmed Art)
  12. Needle Felting
  13. Mixed Media
  14. Yarn (Hand-Dyed and Hand-Spun)
  15. Yarn (Hand-Dyed, Commercially Spun)
  16. Commercial Fabric (Hand-Dyed)
  17. Hand Woven and Hand-Dyed fabric
  18. Other Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible


233

CROCHETED ITEMS

Class

  1. Afghan
  2. Baby Blanket
  3. Baby Set
  4. Doilies, Table Runner, Dresser Scarf
  5. Doll in Crocheted Clothes Doll will not be judged
  6. Kitchen Articles
  7. Stole/Shawl
  8. Stuffed Toy
  9. Sweater
  10. Tablecloth
  11. Wall Hanging
  12. Other Crochet Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

234

HAND-KNITTED ITEMS

Class

  1. Afghan or Blanket
  2. Baby Clothing
  3. Doll in Knitted Clothes Doll will not be judged
  4. Ladies Jacket
  5. Sweater
  6. Shell Vest
  7. Hat
  8. Purse
  9. Children’s Clothing
  10. Socks
  11. Other Hand Knit Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

Hanging Decorations

235

HOOKING ART

Class

  1. Rugs
  2. Pictures and Wall Hangings
  3. Chair & Foot Stool Covers
  4. Pillows
  5. Dolls
  6. Other Hook Art Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

CLOTHING & TEXTILES

236

EMBROIDERED ITEMS

Class

  1. Hand Embroidered Clothing
  2. Hand Embroidered Household Items towels, tablecloths, pillows, etc.
  3. Other Hand Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  4. Machine Embroidered Clothing
  5. Machine Embroidered Household Items towels, tablecloths, pillows, etc.
  6. Other Machine Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  7. Ribbon Embroidered Clothing
  8. Ribbon Embroidered Picture
  9. Other Ribbon Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  10. Other Embroidery Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

237

NEEDLEPOINT ITEMS

Class

  1. Needlepoint Any Holiday
  2. Plastic Canvas Household item
  3. Any Plastic Canvas
  4. Picture
  5. Wall Hanging
  6. Other Needlepoint Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

238

COUNTED CROSS-STITCH

Class

  1. Christmas Decorations
  2. Household Accessory
  3. Picture
  4. Other Holiday Decorations
  5. Sampler or Motto
  6. Other Cross-stitch Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

239

SEWING

Class

  1. Baby Clothing Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  2. Children’s Clothing Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  3. Ladies Clothing Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  4. Men’s Clothing Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
  5. Any Two (2) or Three (3) Piece Suit Set
  6. Other Item Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

240

COSTUMES

Class

  1. Arabian
  2. Cheerleading
  3. Halloween
  4. Renaissance
  5. Western
  6. Storybook
  7. Fantasy
  8. Science Fiction
  9. Other Costume Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Friday, January 15, 2025. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on Arabia Street.

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, January 19 by 11:30 p.m.

Any entry or payment submitted past this deadline will not be accepted.

LINK FOR SUBMISSIONS COMING SOON
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