Showing posts with label Stills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stills. Show all posts
Sunday, July 13, 2008
WOW!
I just saw the counts for Stills -- we have over 1300 entries! Stills receiving is July 19 and we will need lots of helping hands to sort the entries. Please try to come down for an hour or more and see these amazing entries first hand!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Some visual aids
Some kids enter lots of stuff in the Fair! And why not, it is free and fun!
Look at these fabulous items from a 7th grade girl...
But Stills are not just for girls! Check this out...
Meet the Cybug Scarab. So Cool!Do you have some great photos of entries? email me and send them for posting on the Youth Fair Blog!
Let's have some fun
Entering something in the Stills division is really fun. We entered for the first time 2 years ago and the experience was really a hoot. My daughter, then 7, got together with a couple of buddies and a couple of moms to make stepping stones for the garden. We used kits purchased at Michaels and worked together in a friend's back yard on a sunny afternoon.
The results were about what you would expect. Some mess, a lot of giggling and smiles all around. The stones were turned in to the Fair committee in July and we came to the Fair a couple of weeks later.
For those who don't know, there is a small but very dedicated group of ladies that put up the displays in the Stills building. They really work hard to make pretty vignettes that show off the hard work of the entrants.
For the little stepping stones, they really out did themselves! The stones were arranged on some artificial turf with plants and some other garden entries.
The look on my daughter's face was priceless! "MOMMY!! That is mine!" she squealed.
It was the icing on the cake of a fun experience and a great memory.
Things to know about entering a still.
1. Entry forms must be postmarked by June 14 so HURRY! (see link on the right)
2. The items does not have to be finished yet -- but must be ready by the "turn in date" (most entries are turned in on July 11-12, perishables are due on July 30-31)
3. You can use anything made in the from Aug 2007 - now, including school and scout projects
4. After turning in, the entries are judged (more on that in another post) and all entries receive a ribbon.
5. The Stills committee puts all entries on display. They are extremely careful and respectful of every item.
6. After the fair, entries can be picked up on Release day -- Monday, August 4.
The results were about what you would expect. Some mess, a lot of giggling and smiles all around. The stones were turned in to the Fair committee in July and we came to the Fair a couple of weeks later.
For those who don't know, there is a small but very dedicated group of ladies that put up the displays in the Stills building. They really work hard to make pretty vignettes that show off the hard work of the entrants.
For the little stepping stones, they really out did themselves! The stones were arranged on some artificial turf with plants and some other garden entries.
The look on my daughter's face was priceless! "MOMMY!! That is mine!" she squealed.
It was the icing on the cake of a fun experience and a great memory.
Things to know about entering a still.
1. Entry forms must be postmarked by June 14 so HURRY! (see link on the right)
2. The items does not have to be finished yet -- but must be ready by the "turn in date" (most entries are turned in on July 11-12, perishables are due on July 30-31)
3. You can use anything made in the from Aug 2007 - now, including school and scout projects
4. After turning in, the entries are judged (more on that in another post) and all entries receive a ribbon.
5. The Stills committee puts all entries on display. They are extremely careful and respectful of every item.
6. After the fair, entries can be picked up on Release day -- Monday, August 4.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
What is a Still?
A "Still" is something you enter in the fair that does not move.
(thank you long time 4H leader for that succinct explanation)
These can be arts and crafts, food and treats, collections and more.
Who can enter?
All young people between the ages of 5-18 residing in Santa Clara County.
What can I enter?
Almost anything! Artwork from School or made at home, your rock collection, your favorite snack or treat... there are 24 divisions. Details for entries are available in the 2008 Premioum Book available online here: http://www.thefair.org/2008PremiumBook.doc
The Stills Divisions include:
(thank you long time 4H leader for that succinct explanation)
These can be arts and crafts, food and treats, collections and more.
Who can enter?
All young people between the ages of 5-18 residing in Santa Clara County.
What can I enter?
Almost anything! Artwork from School or made at home, your rock collection, your favorite snack or treat... there are 24 divisions. Details for entries are available in the 2008 Premioum Book available online here: http://www.thefair.org/2008PremiumBook.doc
The Stills Divisions include:
- Food Preservation
- Menu Planning
- Home Furnishings
- Clothing
- 3D Artistic Products (like ceramics, garden art, puppets, dolls, etc.)
- Graphic Arts (paintings, drawings, computer generated, art, etc.)
- Needle Arts
- Photography
- Creative Arts and Crafts (jewelry, scrapbooks, toys, etc.)
- Business (Resume, letterhead, newsletters, etc.)
- Social Sciences (poster or panel that teaches or explains something)
- Technology (robotics, motors, etc.)
- Computer Science (program, web site, computer slide show or video, etc.)
- Life Science (poster or panel display that teaches or explains something)
- Woodworking
- Baked Foods
- Candy and Candy Box
- Decorated Cakes and Eggs
- Table Settings
- Agriculture -- Horticulture
- Honey
- Floriculture -- Fresh and EverlastingFresh Floral MaterialOrnamental HorticultureHobbies and Collections (models, stuffed animals, stamps, rocks, snowglobes, etc)Vegi-Art
How are the entries Judged?
Most entries are judged using the Danish System. The Danish system of Judging is based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system, each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets the standard rather than how it compares to other exhibits.
How do I enter?
Fill out the entry form available here: http://www.thefair.org/2008PremiumBook.doc and print page 71 of the 2008 Premium Book.
Mail to
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Exhibits Office
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
When are entries due?
All entries must be postmarked by June 14, 2008!
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