Wisconsin State Fair August 2 – 12, 2018

1 Quilt-topia and Wisconsin Dreamin Theme Quilts Judging Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Quilting Judging Monday, July 6, 2020 Exhibitor Handbook and Premium List Wisconsin State fair August 6 16, 2020 Entry Phone: 414/313-2767 Entry Deadline: June 10, 2020 Late Entry Deadline: June 17, 2020 Quilting | Page | 2 Welcome to the Wisconsin State fair ! We can t wait to see what you ve been Wisconsin Dreamin up for your exhibits in this year s Wisconsin State fair . As an exhibitor, you are the heart and soul of the fair , continuing traditions for over 165 years.

2 Each exhibitor is special, adding to the fair s rich history through your unique talents. This 11-day fair expects to welcome over one million guests who anticipate seeing your hard work and ingenuity through an array of masterpieces. Let s celebrate the great State of Wisconsin and everything it has to offer. See you at the 2020 Wisconsin State fair , presented by Cellular, August 6-16 as we reap the rewards of your creativity. Sincerely, Kathleen O Leary Chief Executive Officer Quilting | Page | 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quilt Schedule .. 4 Entry Information.

3 5 Quilt Special Rules .. 6 Quilt Division 104 .. 8 Section A Large Quilts .. 8 Section B Wall Hangings & Medium Quilts .. 8 Section C Other Quilted Items .. 9 Quilt-Topia Barn Quilt Challenge! .. 16 New for 2020! Wisconsin State fair Theme Quilt - Wisconsin Dreamin .. 17 2020 General Rules .. 19 Quilting | Page | 4 QUILT 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.

4 Entry Deadline June 10, 2020! DELIVERY AND JUDGING SCHEDULE Category Location Drop-Off Drop-Off Date & Time Judging Date & Time Quilt Quilt-topia & Wisconsin Dreamin Theme Quilts Class 241 & 242 Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center Mail Square with Quilt Entry Form and W-9 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 8:00 am 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 24 10:00 am Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center Amateur Photography Classes 1000 - 1118 Grand Champion Hall Monday, June 29 9:00 am 6:00 pm Monday, July 6 10:00 am 4:00 pm Quilts Classes 201 240 Grand Champion Hall Monday, June 29 Noon 6:00 pm Monday, July 6 10:00 am 4:00 pm Textile & Craft Classes 1 309 Grand Champion Hall Monday, June 29 Noon 6:00 pm Wednesday, July 8 10:00 am 4:00 pm Culinary Day 1 Classes 400 517 Grand Champion Hall Wednesday, July 29 7:30 am 10:30 am Wednesday, July 29 1:30 pm 6.

5 30 pm Culinary Day 2 Classes 600 697 Grand Champion Hall Saturday, August 1 7:30 am 10:30 am Saturday, August 1 1:30 pm 6:30 pm Culinary Day 3 Wisconsin Dreamin ..tailgate time Classes 800 808 Grand Champion Hall Friday, August 7 7:30 am 8:30 am Friday, August 7 10:30 am 4:30 pm Culinary Day 4 Wisconsin Dreamin ..milking it for all it s worth Classes 900 908 Grand Champion Hall Sunday, August 9 7:30 am 8:30 am Sunday, August 9 10:30 am 4:30 pm Culinary Day 5 Wisconsin Dreamin ..chirping for cricket cookies contest Class 920 Grand Champion Hall Saturday, August 15 7:30 am 8:30 am Saturday, August 15 10:30 am 11:30 am Textile, Craft & Culinary Department phone number: 414/313-2767 Quilting | Page | 5 ENTRY INFORMATION ENTRY FORM WILL BE RETURNED IF NOT FILLED OUT COMPLETELY.

6 1. ENTRY FORM and FEE must be postmarked no later than June 10, 2020. 2. FEES: A processing fee of $15 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 11-17, 2020): a $30 late fee, plus the $15 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 10, 2020 has passed. See entry form. 4. DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: Deliver exhibits to Grand Champion Hall on the dates and times listed on the quilt schedule.

7 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 18, 2020 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.

8 3. Any exhibits or prizes not claimed by 5:30 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2020 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 will be exhibited throughout the entire fair . Quilting | Page | 6 QUILT SPECIAL RULES Read all rules and instructions carefully.

9 Entry Deadline: June 10, 2020 Judging: June 24, 2020 - Quilt-topia and Wisconsin Dreamin Theme Quilts July 6, 2020 - Quilts 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. 2. Youth are encouraged to participate in all classes, especially the Youth Only classes. Back by popular demand: Wisconsin State fair wishes to recognize the people who have mentored a youth.

10 These exhibitors can enter the classes 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. 3. Exhibitors are limited to 35 entries in the quilt section. Exhibitors will be permitted to submit only one entry per class. No additional items may be added. Entries can be switched to another class in the same division, but not added through check-in. 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.