Junior Crafts & Hobbies

• Supervisors
• Prizes
• Entry Fee
• Special Rules & Guidelines
• Divisions
• Enter Your Work

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ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

Monday, February 12
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JUDGING DATE

Wednesday, February 14
10:00 a.m.

PICK UP DATE

Monday, February 26
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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 Fair. 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 Fair will not be liable for any exhibits not picked up on dates and times specified for pick-up. All artwork not picked up by Monday, February 26 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Exhibits Building #2, will be donated to local charities.

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

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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

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

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

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

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 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 to Friday, January 26, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday, January 27 9:00am - 3:00pm. 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 28