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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


Supervisors

Supervisor

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

Fair Office

(760) 863-8247
info@datefest.org


Prizes

Each Division

1st Place
Ribbon

2nd Place
Ribbon

3rd Place
Ribbon

Honorable Mention
Ribbon

Sweepstakes Award
$25 & Ribbon


ENTRY FEE

$1 per entry

Scorecards

Originality and Creativity
40%

Workmanship
35%

Appearance
25%

ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

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

The Exhibits Building
Park at Gate 1 off of HWY 111

JUDGING DATE

Saturday, February 8
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

  1. All general, local, and state rules apply to this department.
  2. Open to all Riverside County Junior Organizations, School Classes, and Youth Groups: FFA, FHA, 4-H, etc.; Independent Jr. Exhibitor – Ages 5 - 18 (not graduated from 12th grade).
  3. Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor.
  4. All entries must remain in place for the duration of the Fair. No early pick-up.
  5. Fair reserves the right to display or mount entries as it deems appropriate, which may entail the use of nails, screws, staples, or other devices.
  6. No teachers/students may be present during judging.
  7. Judges reserve the right to accept, reject, or re-classify any exhibit if such an action is, in its judgment, in the best interest of the Riverside County Fairgrounds. The decision of the judges is final.
  8. All possible care will be taken with entries; however, the Fair Management, Exhibits Supervisor, or workers will assume no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind.
  9. The Riverside Country Fairgrounds will not be liable for any exhibits not picked up on dates and times specified for pick-up. All artwork not picked up by Tuesday, March 4 will be donated to local charities.

Crafts & Hobbies Special Rules & Guidelines

  1. Limitations: Two (2) entries per exhibitor per class.
  2. No more than five (5) SIMILAR items per medium, per classroom or organization i.e., 5 missions, 5 clay, 5 beads, or 5 jewelry
  3. Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor.
  4. *A SINGLE EXHIBIT SHALL NOT BE LARGER THAN 18 INCH X 18 INCH IN ANY DIRECTION. ANY LARGER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  5. Exhibits must be labeled accurately with student’s name, age, grade level, school/group, and teacher’s name.
  6. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING

Divisions


349

Elementary School

grades k Thru 2nd

Class

  1. Bead Work
  2. Bird Houses
  3. Cardboard - 3 Dimensional
  4. Ceramics – Pottery
  5. Clay
  6. Collage – Mosaic
  7. Dioramas 9 by 8 inches
  8. Dough Art
  9. Jewelry
  10. Fabric
  11. Hand-Painted Clothing
  12. Paper Mache - 3 Dimensional
  13. Plastic
  14. Scrapbook
  15. Wall Hanging
  16. Glass
  17. Leather
  18. Magnets
  19. Masks
  20. Metal
  21. Mission Model *
  22. Models
  23. Plaster
  24. Rock
  25. Yarn
  26. Weaving
  27. Wood
  28. Holiday Craft
  29. Class Project

350

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRADES 3rd THRU 5TH

Class

  1. Bead Work
  2. Bird Houses
  3. Cardboard - 3 Dimensional
  4. Ceramics – Pottery
  5. Clay
  6. Collage – Mosaic
  7. Dioramas 9 by 8 inches
  8. Dough Art
  9. Jewelry
  10. Fabric
  11. Hand-Painted Clothing
  12. Paper Mache - 3 Dimensional
  13. Plastic
  14. Scrapbook
  15. Wall Hanging
  16. Glass
  17. Leather
  18. Magnets
  19. Masks
  20. Metal
  21. Mission Model *
  22. Models
  23. Plaster
  24. Rock
  25. Yarn
  26. Weaving
  27. Wood
  28. Holiday Craft
  29. Class Project

351

Middle School

Grades 6th Thru 8th

Class

  1. Bead Work
  2. Bird Houses
  3. Cardboard - 3 Dimensional
  4. Ceramics – Pottery
  5. Clay
  6. Collage – Mosaic
  7. Dioramas 9 by 8 inches
  8. Dough Art
  9. Jewelry
  10. Fabric
  11. Hand-Painted Clothing
  12. Paper Mache - 3 Dimensional
  13. Plastic
  14. Scrapbook
  15. Wall Hanging
  16. Glass
  17. Leather
  18. Magnets
  19. Masks
  20. Metal
  21. Mission Model *
  22. Models
  23. Plaster
  24. Rock
  25. Yarn
  26. Weaving
  27. Wood
  28. Holiday Craft
  29. Class Project

352

High SCHOOL

GRADES 9TH THRU 12TH

Class

  1. Bead Work
  2. Bird Houses
  3. Cardboard - 3 Dimensional
  4. Ceramics – Pottery
  5. Clay
  6. Collage – Mosaic
  7. Dioramas 9 by 8 inches
  8. Dough Art
  9. Jewelry
  10. Fabric
  11. Hand-Painted Clothing
  12. Paper Mache - 3 Dimensional
  13. Plastic
  14. Scrapbook
  15. Wall Hanging
  16. Glass
  17. Leather
  18. Magnets
  19. Masks
  20. Metal
  21. Mission Model *
  22. Models
  23. Plaster
  24. Rock
  25. Yarn
  26. Weaving
  27. Wood
  28. Holiday Craft
  29. Class Project

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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