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Wisconsin State Fair
August 1 – 11, 2019
Entry Phone: 414/313-2767
Entry Deadline: June 12, 2019
Late Entry Deadline: June 19, 2019
Notice the New Dates!
Quilt-topia and Sowing Creativity – Harvesting Quilts
Judging Thursday, June 20, 2019
Quilting
Judging Monday, July 8, 2019
Exhibitor Handbook and Premium ListWelcome Letter
Sowing Creativity starts with you, the exhibitor at the Wisconsin State Fair.
As a competitive exhibitor at this historic Fair, you are adding to its rich
heritage, which is over 165 years strong. We can’t wait to see what you
create for this year’s 11-day Fair, where we expect to welcome over one
million guests to admire your creative masterpiece.
See you at the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular,
August 1-11 as we harvest the rewards of your creativity.
Sincerely,
Kathleen O’Leary
Chief Executive Officer
Page | 2Table of Contents
Quilt Schedule ............................................................................................................. 4
Entry Information ........................................................................................................ 5
Quilt Special Rules ..................................................................................................... 6
Quilt Division ............................................................................................................... 8
Section A – Large Quilts .......................................................................................... 8
Section B – Wall Hangings and Medium Quilts ..................................................... 8
Section C – Other Quilted Items.............................................................................. 9
Quilt-topia Barn Quilt Challenge! .......................................................................... 16
New for 2019! Sowing Creativity … Harvesting Quilts ........................................ 17
2019 General Rules ................................................................................................... 19
Page | 3QUILT SCHEDULE
Open daily 9:00 am to 10:00 pm during the Fair.
Please review all delivery dates and judging carefully as they are subject to change annually.
All judging takes place in Grand Champion Hall unless otherwise noted.
*Note: Date change for Quilts, Photography, Textile & Craft.
Entry Deadline June 12, 2019!
DELIVERY AND JUDGING SCHEDULE
Category Location Drop Off Drop Off Date & Time Judging Date & Time
Quilt – Quilt-topia & Tommy G. Thompson Wednesday, June 12, Thursday, June 20
Sowing Creativity – Youth Center 2019 10:00 am – Tommy G.
Harvesting Quilts Mail Square with Quilt 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Thompson Youth Center
Class 241 & 242 Entry Form and W-9
Photography Grand Champion Hall Monday, July 1 Monday, July 8
Classes 1000 - 1124 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quilts Grand Champion Hall Monday, July 1 Monday, July 8
Classes 201 - 240 Noon – 6:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Textile & Craft Grand Champion Hall Monday, July 1 Wednesday, July 10
Classes 1 - 202, Noon – 6:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
243 - 409
Culinary Day 1 Grand Champion Hall Wednesday, July 24 Wednesday, July 24
Classes 500 – 685 7:30 am – 10:30 am 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Culinary Day 2 Grand Champion Hall Saturday, July 27 Saturday, July 27
Classes 700 - 878 7:30 am – 10:30 am 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Culinary Day 3 Grand Champion Hall Friday, August 2 Friday, August 2
Sowing Creativity … 7:30 am – 8:30 am 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
harvesting local
goodness
Classes 900 - 908
Culinary Day 4 Grand Champion Hall Sunday, August 4 Sunday, August 4
Sowing Creativity … 7:30 am – 8:30 am 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
sprouting innovation
Classes 950 – 958
Textile, Craft & Culinary Department phone number: 414/313-2767
Page | 4ENTRY INFORMATION
ENTRY FORM WILL BE RETURNED IF NOT FILLED OUT COMPLETELY.
NOTE for 2019: The class descriptions and definitions have been completely updated.
Please read the class descriptions and the definitions of terms carefully. If you have
questions, please contact the Textile, Craft & Culinary Department at 414/313-2767.
1. ENTRY FORM and FEE must be postmarked no later than June 12, 2019.
2. FEES: A processing fee of $12 will be charged to all exhibitors. An additional $1 fee per item
entered will be charged. All fees are non-refundable.
3. LATE FEE (June 13-19, 2019): a $25 late fee, plus the $12 processing fee and the additional
$1 per item entered will cover up to a maximum of 5 items entered after the entry deadline of
June 12, 2019 has passed. See entry form.
4. DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Deliver exhibits to Grand Champion Hall on the dates and times
listed above. A detailed delivery map and information will be mailed to exhibitors in July.
5. TAGS for your exhibits will be ready to be attached by staff when exhibits are delivered.
HOW TO CLAIM EXHIBITS
1. PRIZE WINNERS: All winning and non-winning exhibits must be picked up between noon and
5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Textile, Craft & Culinary (TCC) section in Grand
Champion Hall.
2. NON-WINNERS: During the Fair, non-winning exhibits may also be claimed during building
hours. Allow 30 minutes for pick-up. When claiming exhibits, present your claim checks to the
office in the Textile, Craft & Culinary section in Grand Champion Hall.
3. Any exhibits or prizes not claimed by 5:30 pm Tuesday, August 13, 2019 will be disposed of
and/or donated to charity.
No judging results will be given over phone, fax, or email. Please read all instructions carefully!
Observe dates and times of entry and pick up. Entries will be processed on a first come first served
basis. Be sure to allow enough time when bringing in or picking up your exhibit. Prize-winning exhibits
must be exhibited throughout the entire Fair.
Page | 5QUILT SPECIAL RULES
Read all rules and instructions carefully.
Entry Deadline: June 12, 2019
Judging: June 20, 2019 - Quilt-topia and Sowing Creativity
July 8, 2019 - Quilts
Please note date change.
Exhibitor Information
1. This is a competition for amateurs (one who quilts for personal reasons, with no monetary
compensation from any related source). Commercial enterprises, businesses or quilting
professionals are not eligible to enter. Exhibitors are limited to 30 entries in the quilt section.
2. An exhibitor will be permitted to submit only one entry per class. No additional items may
be added. Classes can be switched within division to another class in the same
division, but not added through check-in.
3. Exhibitors are encouraged to include a 3 x 5 card explaining special techniques or
materials used.
4. Any exhibitor with more than 15 exhibits for any one judging day must arrive at least 2 hours
before closing time to allow for accurate registration.
5. Youth are encouraged to participate in all classes, especially the Youth Only classes.
New for 2019: Wisconsin State Fair wishes to recognize the people who have mentored a
youth. There are newly created classes specifically for this combination called “Youth – Me
and My Mentor”. The entry form has a space for the mentor’s name, and the mentor’s quilt
guild name. The mentor is not required to belong to a guild, but if they do, the guild must be
identified so they can earn credit.
6. New for 2019: Quilt Guild Participation contest. Quilt guilds earn points for encouraging
members to exhibit and for mentoring youth to exhibit at the Wisconsin State Fair. The guild
with the most points will be recognized and win a prize valued at over $100. Guilds can earn
points two ways:
a. Have members enter quilts into the competition (1 point per person, per entry)
b. Have members mentor a youth, who enters the competition in one of the “Me and My
Mentor” classes (2 points per Youth/mentor combination, per entry)
Note: The 2019 Entry Form will have room to write in the name of the youth’s mentor, and
the name of the guild (if applicable).
Entry Information
7. All submitted quilts should have been completed within the last 2 years.
8. All quilts, wall hangings and wall art must be ready to hang with a 4-inch rod pocket on the
back side of the quilt. Winning quilts will be displayed or hung in the Grand Champion Hall.
9. Articles previously entered and judged are not eligible for competition.
10. If any article is entered in the wrong class and the mistake is discovered before the judging,
the superintendent may make the proper correction.
11. Entries will be disqualified if not entered under the name of the person who made the article.
All entries must be made and quilted by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated in the rules.
12. Only clean items will be accepted. Soiled articles and articles showing wear will be
disqualified.
13. It is recommended that items of great value are insured.
14. Entry forms for mailed items are due before June 12, 2019. Mailed exhibits must be
postmarked no later than June 19, 2019.
Page | 615. Late fee (June 13-19, 2019) is $25 up to a maximum of 5 items, plus the $12 processing fee
and the additional $1 per item entered. See Entry Form.
16. The 2109 Entry Form has several additional fields.
a. Quilt Guild name is optional. However, participation in the 2019 Quilt Guild Contest,
requires the name of the guild.
b. Youth’s Mentor. If a youth had help from a mentor, they must enter their quilt into the
“Me and My Mentor” classes. The mentor’s name is needed to be eligible. The mentor is
not required to belong to a guild, but if they do, they could earn points for their guild by
identifying the guild’s name.
17. Use the following address for mailing entries:
Wisconsin State Fair
Textile, Craft & Culinary - Quilts
640 S 84 St
West Allis WI 53214
Exhibitor’s name and address should be clearly written on packages and included on a card
inside. Packages must have all the shipping charges prepaid; otherwise they will not be
accepted.
Exhibitors in Division 100-115 wishing to have their exhibits returned to them via parcel post
are to send sufficient money for return postage. Money must be included with exhibits when
they are mailed or delivered to the Wisconsin State Fair and placed in a sealed envelope with
the exhibitor’s name and address and labeled “Money for Return Postage”. No refunds!
Judging & Awards
18. Only prize-winning entries will be exhibited.
19. Not all items will be behind glass or in a display case. All exhibits will receive the best care
and protection in the surroundings. They are at all times subject to owners’ risk and in no
event will the department be responsible for damage or loss that may occur. All exhibits will
be displayed at the discretion of the Textile, Craft & Culinary (TCC) Department.
20. Exhibitors are welcome to attend judging. A tentative judging schedule is listed in the front of
each section. Space is limited. Only children with entries should attend judging.
21. Check with the TCC office about picking up special awards.
Pick-Up of Exhibits
22. All winning and non-winning exhibits must be picked up between noon and 5:30 pm on
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the Textile, Craft & Culinary Section of Grand Champion Hall.
23. Any exhibits or prizes not claimed by 5:30 pm Tuesday, August 13, 2019 will be disposed of
and/or donated to charity.
Page | 7QUILT Division 104
2019 THEME: Sowing Creativity! Please read this entire section and notice changes in the
entry classes and descriptions! Definitions are included after the list of classes.
Articles should have been completed within the last 2 years.
PREMIUMS 1st - $14.00 2nd - $13.00 3rd - $12.00 4th - $11.00
SECTION A – Large Quilts – perimeter of 300" or more. ((Length + Width) x 2)
SECTION B – Wall Hangings & Medium Quilts – perimeter over 100" and under 300".
SECTION C – Other Quilted Items
A 4" rod pocket is needed on all quilts. All entries need to be completed and quilted by exhibitor,
except in classes 203, 206, 209, 217, 220, 223.
Class # Technique/Size Quilting Method
Section A – Large Quilts Perimeter 300" or greater
Perimeter is ((Length + Width) x 2)
201 Applique, Large Stationary Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
202 Applique, Large Moveable Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
203 Applique, Large Quilted by Other
204 Pieced, Large Stationary Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
205 Pieced, Large Moveable Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
206 Pieced, Large Quilted by Other
207 Mixed Technique, Large Stationary Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
208 Mixed Technique, Large Moveable Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
209 Mixed Technique, Large Quilted by Other
Any construction technique and any quilting method done by
210 Pictorial Quilt, Large
exhibitor. See Definition of Pictorial.
Any construction technique. Must be hand quilted by
211 Hand Quilted, Large
exhibitor.
Any construction technique and any quilting method done by
212 Modern Quilts, Large
exhibitor. See Definition of Modern Quilt.
Any construction technique and must have more than 100
213 Scrap Quilts, Large different fabrics. Any quilting method done by exhibitor.
Other, Alternative Any quilting method done by exhibitor. See Definition of
214 Other, Alternative Techniques.
Techniques, Large
Section B – Wall hangings and Perimeter between 100" and 300".
Medium Quilts Perimeter is ((Length + Width) x 2)
215 Applique, Medium Stationary Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
216 Applique, Medium Moveable Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
217 Applique, Medium Quilted by Other
218 Pieced, Medium Stationary Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
219 Pieced, Medium Moveable Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
220 Pieced, Medium Quilted by Other
Page | 8Mixed Techniques, Stationary Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
221
Medium
Mixed Techniques, Moveable Machine, Quilted by exhibitor
222
Medium
Mixed Techniques, Quilted by Other
223
Medium
Any construction technique and quilting method done by
224 Pictorial Quilt, Medium
exhibitor. See Definition of Pictorial.
Any construction technique. Must be hand quilted by
225 Hand Quilted, Medium
exhibitor.
Any construction technique and any quilting method done by
226 Modern Quilts, Medium
exhibitor. See Definition of Modern Quilt.
Any construction technique and must have more than 100
227 Scrap Quilts, Medium
different fabrics. Any quilting method done by exhibitor.
Other, Alternative Any quilting method done by exhibitor. See Definition of
228
Techniques, Medium Other - Alternative Techniques.
Youth – “Made It Myself” Any construction technique and any quilting method done
229
Medium completely by the youth < 18 yrs.
Youth – “Me and My Any construction technique and any quilting method, done by
230
Mentor” Medium a youth < 18 yrs. with a mentor. (See Definition of Mentor).
Section C – Other Quilted Items
231 Applique, Miniature Any quilting method by exhibitor
232 Pieced, Miniature Any quilting method by exhibitor
Mixed Technique, Any quilting method by exhibitor
233
Miniature
Art & Nontraditional, Medium or Large size, any quilting method done by exhibitor.
234
M or L See Definition of Art & Nontraditional.
Holiday Theme Home Any quilting method done by exhibitor. See definition of
235
Décor Holiday Theme Home Décor.
Home Décor Table Any quilting method done by exhibitor. Includes table topper,
236
Treatments runner, place mat, etc.
Any quilting method done by exhibitor. Includes bags, totes,
237 Personal Accessories
purses, covers for PCs, tablets & phones, etc.
Youth – “Made It Myself” Any construction technique and any quilting method done
238
Other Quilted Item completely by the youth.
Youth – “Me and My Any construction technique and any quilting method, done by
239 Mentor” Other a youth with a mentor. (See Definition of Mentor).
Quilted Item
First time quilt entry, Any construction technique, any quilting method done
240
any item by exhibitor.
Special Competitions
2019 Quilt-topia Barn Quilt Entry. See rules for this special
241 Quilt-topia Barn Quilt
barn quilt.
Sowing Creativity – 2019 Sowing Creativity – Harvesting Quilts. See rules for this
242 special theme quilt.
Harvesting Quilts
Page | 9Quilt Division 104 Details and Definitions
Size is based on perimeter; the measurement around the outer edge, or ((Length + Width) x 2).
L Large Quilts Perimeter 300" or greater
M Medium Quilts Perimeter between 100" and 300"
Mini Miniature Quilts Perimeter 100" or less
Quilting Method Definitions
Any sit-down system, including conventional machines,
Stationary Machine
domestic sewing machines, sit-down shortarm & mid-arm
Quilted by Exhibitor
machines.
Movable Machine Any system (regardless of size) where the machine sits on a
Quilted by Exhibitor platform which is moved by the quilter, or is computer driven.
Someone other than the quilt owner/exhibitor has done > 10%
Quilted by Other
of the quilting (regardless of the method or equipment).
Includes hand quilting or machine (stationary, movable, or
Any quilting method
computer driven).
Entry Form Definitions:
Exhibitor The amateur quilt maker who is the quilt owner and entrant.
One who quilts for personal reasons, with no monetary
Amateur
compensation from any related source.
One who accepts compensation for any quilting product
Professional (quilting services, lessons, patterns, books, fabrics, notions,
etc.)
At least 3 textile layers, held together with some stitching
Quilt
technique.
Youth Exhibitor Age 18 or under as of January 1, 2019
Any person actively teaching a youth to perform the techniques
Mentor
involved in quilting.
2019 Quilt-topia Barn Quilt. See rules for this special
Quilt-topia Quilt
competition class.
Sowing Creativity 2019 Sowing Creativity – Harvesting Quilts. See rules for this
Quilt special competition.
Technique Guidelines:
Applique covers more than 75% visible surface area, using any
Applique
applique technique.
Hand Quilted Quilts Must be hand quilted by exhibitor
Quilted items displayed during a holiday include decorative
Holiday Theme
ornaments, Christmas stockings, tree skirts, Easter baskets,
Home Décor
July 4th decorations, Patriotic banners, etc.
Multiple construction techniques, each > 25% of the surface
Mixed Techniques
area
A reproduction of a large bed quilt, on a miniature scale. Not a
Miniature
portrait or landscape. Perimeter less than 100"
“Use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas
Modern of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive
negative space, and alternate grid work.” Modern Quilt Guild
Page | 10Quilt must convey an image, real or imagined, including
Pictorial
portraits and landscapes; unframed.
Original / Innovative designs, including visual impact created
Art & Nontraditional using colorants (dyes/paints) and/or embellishments (including
buttons, beads, bows, embroidery, felting, couching)
Not included in other classes; includes Puff quilts, Cathedral
Other, Alternative
Window, Yoyo, Origami, Woven, 3-D piecing, Wholecloth,
Techniques
Crazy quilts, and other non-quilted items.
Quilt must convey an image, real or imagined, including
Pictorial
portraits and landscapes; unframed.
Pieced Piecing covers more the 75% visible surface area
Scrap Quilts Any construction method using more than 100 different fabrics.
Youth – “Made It Youth must be < 18 yrs. Old as of January 1, 2019. Must
Myself” Quilt include the youth’s age.
Youth must be < 18 yrs. old as of August 1, 2019. The mentor
Youth – “Me and My plays a teaching role in the execution of the sewing and
Mentor” Quilt quilting. Must include the youth's age, and the Mentor's name.
Page | 11SPECIAL AWARDS –
COMMON THREADS QUILT GUILD AWARD
The Common Threads Quilt Guild is proud to announce awards for the following quilts: Best Holiday
Wall hanging, Best Miniature Quilt, Best Mixed Technique Quilt, and Best Home Décor Table
Treatment. Each winner will receive $35 and a ribbon.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Best Holiday Wall hanging,
Judges will choose the best Common Threads
1 $35 cash prize & ribbon
wall hanging from Class 235 Quilt Guild
Holiday Theme Home Décor
Best Miniature Quilt
Judges choose from 1st $35 cash prize & ribbon Common Threads
1 place winners in classes Quilt Guild
231, 232, and 233
Best Mixed Technique Quilt
Judges choose from 1st $35 cash prize & ribbon Common Threads
1 place winners in classes Quilt Guild
221, 222, and 223
1st place, Class 236 Home Common Threads
1 $35 cash prize & ribbon
Décor Table Treatment Quilt Guild
CRAZY QUILTERS QUILT GUILD
Three Workmanship Awards will be given to the quilted items that have the quality to merit the award.
One ribbon and $100 will be awarded in Section A – Large Quilts, one ribbon and $100 in Section B –
Wall hangings and Medium Quilts and one ribbon and $100 will be awarded in Section C – Other
Quilted Items. State Fair Judges will determine all winners.
Two Youth Quilting Awards will be given. One ribbon and $50 will be given to the best “Youth – Made
It Myself” classes 229 and 238. One ribbon and $50 will be given to the best “Youth – Me & My
Mentor” classes 230 and 239. State Fair Judges will determine all winners.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Best Workmanship –
1 Large Quilt $100 cash prize & ribbon Crazy Quilters Guild
Classes 201-214
Best Workmanship –
1 Wall/Medium Quilt $100 cash prize & ribbon Crazy Quilters Guild
Classes 215-228
Best Workmanship –
1 Other Quilted Item $100 cash prize & ribbon Crazy Quilters Guild
Classes 231-237
Best Youth Quilt
1 “Made It Myself” $50 cash prize & ribbon Crazy Quilters Guild
Classes 229 & 238
Best Youth Quilt
1 “Me & My Mentor” $50 cash prize & ribbon Crazy Quilters Guild
Classes 230 & 239
Page | 12THE CUTTING BEES
The Cutting Bees Quilting Guild will award $25 and a blue ribbon to the Best Pictorial Quilt, chosen
from the first place winners in class 210 and 224. State Fair judges will determine the recipient of this
award. The Cutting Bees Quilting Guild meets at Cudahy Library.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Best Pictorial Quilt
Judges choose from 1st $25 cash prize & ribbon Cutting Bees Quilting
1
place winners in Guild
classes 210 & 224
“IT’S A STITCH” RECOGNITION AWARDS
Dedicated to the promotion of the art of quilting, the “It’s a Stitch Quilt Club” of Jackson, WI will
sponsor a special award given to a quilt or quilted item deemed by the State Fair judge that, while not
a major ribbon winner, has a quality to merit special recognition. The award consists of a special
ribbon and $25. Up to two awards may be given.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
201-240, Judges’
2 $25 cash prize & ribbon It’s a Stitch Quilt Club
favorite(s)
LIGHTHOUSE QUILTERS AWARD
Lighthouse Quilters of Racine will award $75 and a ribbon to the quilt displaying outstanding artistic
endeavor and skill in appliqué. The award will be granted to a first place quilt from any of the applique
classes 201,202,203,215,216,217,231. State Fair judges will determine the recipient of this award.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Best Applique Quilt
Judges choose from 1st
Lighthouse Quilters of
1 place winners in $75 cash prize & ribbon
Racine
classes 201,202,203,
215,216,217,231
THE MENOMONEE FALLS QUILTERS AWARD
The Menomonee Falls Quilters will award $25 and a ribbon to the first place winner in class 208 –
scrap quilt, hand or machine quilted. State Fair judges will determine the recipient of this award. The
Menomonee Falls Quilters meet at Menomonee Falls Library the first Wed. of each month at 6:45 pm.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Best Scrap Quilt
Judges choose from 1st $25 cash prize & ribbon Menomonee Falls
1
place winners in Quilters
classes 213 & 227
Page | 13PATCHED LIVES QUILT GUILD AWARD
Patched Lives Quilt Guild will award $50 and a ribbon to the first place winners in class 215 –
Applique (Medium, quilted by exhibitor using a stationary machine) and class 218 Pieced (Medium,
quilted by exhibitor using a stationary machine). Patched Lives Quilt Guild meets in Wales, WI on the
second Wednesday of each month.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Patched Lives Quilt
1 Class 215, first place $50 cash prize & ribbon
Guild
Patched Lives Quilt
1 Class 218, first place $50 cash prize & ribbon
Guild
PINE TREE NEEDLERS QUILT GUILD
The Pine Tree Needlers Quilt Guild of Mt Morris will award a $50 cash award to the first place winner
of Class 237 – Personal Accessories.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Class 237, first place Pine Tree Needlers
1 $50 cash prize & ribbon
Personal Accessories Quilt Guild
QUILTERS ANONYMOUS OF WAUWATOSA AWARD
Quilters Anonymous of Wauwatosa will award $25 to the first place winner in class 234 – Art &
non-traditional. State Fair judges will determine the recipient of this award.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Class 234, 1st Place Quilters Anonymous
1 $25 cash prize
Art & Non Traditional of Wauwatosa
TOSA QUILTERS GUILD
The Tosa Quilters Guild will sponsor an award of $25 and a special ribbon to the first place winner,
class 235 – Holiday Home Decor. The Tosa Quilters Guild meets the third Tuesday of the month from
September to May at 7 pm. Location: First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St., Wauwatosa WI
53228.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Class 235, 1st place
$25 cash prize & ribbon
1 Holiday Home Decor Tosa Quilters Guild
Page | 14WANDERING FOOT QUILT GUILD
Wandering Foot Quilt Guild will sponsor an award and special ribbon to the first place winner in class
226 – Modern Quilts (Medium size). The Wandering Foot Quilt Guild meets the third Tuesday of
every month at 6 pm in the Oak Creek Library.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Class 226, 1st place Wandering Foot Quilt
1 $50 cash prize & ribbon
Modern Quilts (M) Guild
WEST SUBURBAN QUILTERS GUILD
West Suburban Quilters Guild is proud to sponsor an award for quilts (Large or Medium) finished by
exhibitor using a stationary machine (conventional home sewing machine) for quilting. The winner will
receive $50. West Suburban Quilters Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the
Brookfield Lutheran Church in Brookfield.
Number of Awards Selected from Classes Award Type Sponsor
Best Stationary Machine
Quilting done by exhibitor
West Suburban
1 Judges choose from 1st $50 cash prize
Quilters
place winners in classes
201,204,207,215,218,221
Best of Division Ribbon – Division 104, Quilts
Commemorative ribbon and $15.00 cash prize.
Page | 15QUILT-TOPIA BARN QUILT CHALLENGE!
Class 241
2019 THEME: Sowing Creativity
Here is a chance to pour your quilting creativity into a stunning quilt square that
will stop Fair guests in their tracks. The winning quilt will be reproduced as digital
art by our Graphic Arts Department and proudly placed on one of the livestock
barns at Wisconsin State Fair.
Barn quilts were originally conceived as a way to encourage economic development by promoting
ag-tourism and local businesses while bringing travelers to rural areas. While quilts are usually made
up of a series of squares of the same pattern placed together, a barn quilt is always a single square.
Prizes:
1st Place - $50
2nd Place - $35
3rd Place - $25
4th Place - $15
Contest Details:
• Only one square block, with backing, batting and bound should be submitted.
• The finished square should be no smaller than 12" by 12" and no larger than 18" by 18".
• The finished square can be quilted or tied.
• The finished square should be pieced, not appliqued.
• The finished square should be made with solid fabrics.
• The finished square can be hand-or machine sewn.
• Entry must be completed by the exhibitor.
• Entry must be family-friendly.
• Judging will take place on June 20, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center.
• Judging is open to the public.
Entry Deadline (must be postmarked by this date): June 12, 2019
All quilt squares must be mailed along with quilt entry form and W-9 to:
Wisconsin State Fair
c/o Quilt-topia Barn Quilt Challenge
640 S 84 St
West Allis WI 53214
Score Card for Quilt-topia Barn Quilt Challenge!
Overall Design 40
Creativity 35
Craftsmanship 25
TOTAL 100
NEW FOR 2019!
Page | 16SOWING CREATIVITY – HARVESTING QUILTS
Class 242
This year’s theme is all about creativity! Quilts in this special
competition will be evaluated on their ability to convey the
theme. Sow, let’s get these seeds germinating!
1. Start with a traditional 9-patch block. Any fabric or color.
2. Change it up! After piecing the 9-patch, slice it, dice it,
rotate or flip it – whatever inspires you. Feel free to add
more fabric but stay within the size limits (below).
3. Quilt - any quilting technique method will do, as long as you do it yourself.
4. Next, add some surface design (paints, dyes, markers, crayons). Use any method or product as
long as it doesn’t smear after it is dry.
5. Now sow some “seeds” which are embellishments. They can be buttons, bows, beads, just
please avoid anything fragile, breakable or sharp.
6. Write a brief paragraph on a 3"x5" notecard explaining your quilt block inspiration. Judges will
be reading these cards, so tell them how creative you are! Include your exhibit number ONLY.
Do not include your name.
7. Attach the notecard to the quilt with a safety pin.
Prizes:
1st Place - $50
2nd Place - $35
3rd Place - $25
4th Place - $15
Contest Details:
• Only one block per person should be submitted.
• The finished block must be no smaller than 12" by 12" and no larger than 18" by 18".
• The finished block must have 3 layers (top, batting, backing).
• The finished block must be tied or quilted by exhibitor, using any method.
• The 9-patch should be pieced (not appliqued) using any fabrics.
• Additional fabrics are allowed.
• Additional embellishments are allowed.
• Surface design products include paint, dye, marker, pencil, crayon, pen, etc.
• Surface design can be applied to the fabric, before or after the 9-patch is pieced.
• There must be at least some embellishments attached to the front of the quilt.
• The block must be finished (binding or facing) using any method.
• Entry must be completed exclusively by the exhibitor.
• Entry must be family-friendly.
• The quilt must have a name, label and a rod pocket.
• The notecard must be attached to the quilt with a safety pin.
• Judging will take place on June 20, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Tommy G. Thompson
Youth Center. Judging is open to the public.
Entry Deadline (must be postmarked by this date): June 12, 2019
Page | 17All quilt squares must be mailed along with quilt entry form and W-9 to:
Wisconsin State Fair
c/o Sowing Creativity – Harvesting Quilts
640 S 84 St
West Allis WI 53214
Score Card for Sowing Creativity – Harvesting Quilts
Creativity 40
Overall Design 30
Use of Color 20
Craftsmanship 10
TOTAL 100
Page | 182019 GENERAL RULES – WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Wisconsin State Fair management reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these
rules and regulations and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in
regards thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Wisconsin State Fair. It
further reserves the right to determine unforeseen matters not covered by these rules, to amend or
add to these rules as they, in their judgment, may deem advisable.
All exhibitors are expected to conform with the Wisconsin State Fair Rules and Regulations.
Any person who violates any of the following of special rules will forfeit all privileges and prize money
and be subject to such penalty as the management may order. Failure to comply may result in
award(s) and prize money forfeiture; and dismissal from the Fairgrounds, and being barred from
competition immediately in the department in which the violation occurred and from all departments
entered; and/or in future competition in the Wisconsin State Fair. In the event of conflict between the
general rules and the special rules governing the various departments, the special rules will govern.
The following due process will be used in the questions of rule violation: The exhibitor and/or
parties involved will be questioned by the Department Superintendent. If it is felt that a violation has
occurred, the Department Superintendent will make a ruling. The ruling of the Department
Superintendent will be final.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Any correspondence should be addressed to: Wisconsin State Fair Park,
640 S. 84th St., West Allis, WI 53214.
ADMISSION TICKETS
See entry form to order tickets. Ticket orders will be limited to 50 tickets per exhibitor.
ENTRY QUESTIONS
For information and questions, please call the Entry Office at 414/313-2767.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Application for entries in all departments must be made on the printed entry form and must be
in full compliance with the printed instructions on same.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OF ENTRY FEES OR LATE FEES.
Entries will be disqualified if not entered under the name of the person who made the article.
All entries must be made and quilted by the exhibitor unless otherwise stated in the entry information.
Violation of this rule will forfeit any prize money awarded to such exhibitor in all departments at the Fair.
The Wisconsin State Fair management reserves the right at any time to refuse entries or
articles entered.
Entry deadlines are specified under each department’s rules.
Exhibits that have been erroneously entered in a division, and/or do not meet the specifications
of the class can be transferred to a proper class or disqualified by the superintendent prior to judging.
If such classes already have been judged, they shall not be reopened.
No employee of the Wisconsin State Fair, or member of his/her immediate family shall be
allowed to exhibit in the department in which he/she is employed.
Any exhibitors’ check(s) returned from a financial institution for any reason will be charged a
$20.00 service fee.
NOTE: Entry forms will be returned if not filled out completely.
EXHIBIT RELEASE
Page | 19Exhibits will be released according to each department’s regulations.
The Fair Director or his/her designee may change the time of release in any department at
his/her discretion.
Competitive exhibits which have not been claimed by exhibitors by the Tuesday after the Fair,
at 5:30 pm, will be disposed of by management as they see fit.
JUDGING OF EXHIBITS
Judges have been carefully selected. All exhibitors submitting exhibits for the Fair accept these
judges and agree to abide by their decisions.
The judging schedule is printed at the beginning of each department.
If any exhibitor attempts to interfere with the judge in any manner, the exhibitor shall forfeit all
prize money awarded and will be excluded from further competition.
Judges will not be permitted to show in divisions they judge.
Unworthy exhibits will not be placed by the judge.
The decision of the judge will be final in all cases.
PRIZE MONEY/AWARDS
Prize money will be mailed around September 1, 2019.
In paying prize money no evidence of awards will be recognized except the signed Judging
Sheets as ribbons frequently become misplaced.
All prize money discrepancies must be mailed to Wisconsin State Fair no later than October 1,
2019. All exhibitors should contact the Wisconsin State Fair in writing at
640 S. 84th St., West Allis, WI 53214. Please include your name, Dept., division, class and explain
the discrepancy.
All checks are void one (1) year after they are issued. Any checks not cashed causes
automatic forfeit of prize money won.
PROTESTS
1. All protests must be made in writing, signed by party or parties making the protest and filed
with the Director of Competitive Exhibits. All protests must be accompanied by a $50.00
protest fee which will be retained by the Wisconsin State Fair if the protest is not sustained.
2. Protests against the exhibition of articles or person entering must be filed at least 12 hours
before the awards are made. The exhibitor will then be disqualified from entering the
Wisconsin State Fair for the following two years if they violate any general or special rules
which govern the exhibits.
3. Protest against awards must be filed with the superintendent within 5 hours after the award
has been made. An award is deemed to have been made when the notation of the decision is
entered on the official judging sheets. The protest must state plainly and specifically the facts
upon which the complaint of appeal is based. The right to appeal will lie when it is charged that
the award has been made in violation of the rules governing the exhibit. No protest or appeal
based upon the statement that the judge or judges are incompetent or have overlooked an
article will be considered.
4. All protests will be considered at a time set by the Director of Competitive Exhibits. Parties
involved and if necessary, persons as designated by the Director of Competitive Exhibits will
be notified and given the opportunity to submit evidence before a final decision is made. All
decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
LIABILITY
Page | 20The Wisconsin State Fair will take reasonable precaution to protect the safety of the exhibits
sent to the Fair, but owners themselves take the risk of exhibiting them, and should any exhibit or
portion thereof be injured, damaged, lost or stolen, State Fair Park personnel will give assistance
toward recovery of the same, but will not be liable or make any payment for the value thereof.
Neither the State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Fair Park, its agents or employees shall be
liable for any loss to an exhibitor occasioned by fire, accident, condition of structure, or damage
caused by weather to any exhibit, article, equipment or commercial exhibit left in the building or on
the grounds after the close of the Fair.
Exhibitors and/or machinery, while stationary or in motion, and any other exhibits or equipment
which may cause accidents, injury or damage to persons or property coming in contact with or in
proximity to them, shall guard their exhibits or machinery, and protect the public from coming in
contact therewith at all times while on the Fairgrounds, and every such exhibitor or owners shall
indemnify the State of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board, its agents and employees
from and against claims and demands, costs, charges and expenses which it or they might incur,
suffer or be put to by reason of failure to take the precaution above referred to or failure to comply
with Wisconsin State Fair Park rules, policies or directives. Liability insurance to comply with
indemnity provisions is required. Presentation of an exhibitors’ receipt shall be deemed acceptance of
this provision.
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