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:

• 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!