fair themed projects & more for ages 3 -12Megan Riel, Program Coordinator Office (714) 708-1553 Voicemail (714) 708-1519 (after June 23) ... Delivered entries not following the rules

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2018 OC Fair fair themed projects & more for ages 3 -12

CONTACTMegan Riel, Program CoordinatorOffice (714) 708-1553 Voicemail (714) 708-1519 (after June 23) [email protected] Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2018 IMPORTANT DATES to rememberOnline registration opens March 1 - OC Fair runs July 13- August 12, 2018

In-Person Entry Help Days .................Wednesday & Thursday, May 30 - 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Entry Deadline .....................................Friday, June 1, by 6 p.m.

Entry Notification.................................Monday, June 11, by 6 p.m.

Entry Delivery ......................................Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Awards Ceremony ................................Saturday, August 11, 12:30 p.m.

Entry Pickup.........................................Tuesday, August 14, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSRules .................................................................................................1

How to Enter .....................................................................................2

Entry Delivery & Pickup ..................................................................3

Judging & Awards .............................................................................4

Divisions .........................................................................................5-9Division 100 Color Your Inner Farmer, ages 3-4Division 301 & 101 Fair FoodiesDivision 302 & 102 Art from Recycled MaterialDivision 303 & 103 LEGO® Super HeroesDivision 304 & 104 “Free Your Inner Farmer” Poster ArtDivision 306 & 307 Drawing & Painting, Ages 9-12Division 308 Kids Photography, Ages 9-12Division 361 & 106 Collections, Ages 5-12

Kids Contests & Entertainment ........................................................9Family Contests & Entertainment

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RULES1. Local and State Rules govern this competition.

2. Exhibitors are responsible for reading the Competition Guidelines and must abide by them.

3. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at (714) 708-1553 or email [email protected]. Inquiries will be responded to within 72 business hours. Personal assistance is also available on Help Days; see “Help With Entering” on page 2.

4. Entry fees are non-refundable There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no-refund policy.

5. All entries must have been completed within the last year.

6. Display and location of entry is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. No entry will be accepted where an exhibitor describes conditions under which they will exhibit or how the entry must be displayed.

7. Work must be finished; no incomplete or work in progress will be accepted.

8. Entries with small parts or multiple objects must be secured on a sturdy base or packaged so it does not get separated from the exhibit.

9. Delivered entries not following the rules for media, size and proper presentation will be disqualified.

10. Final acceptance of the entry will be left to the discretion of the Program Coordinator.

11. Due to the family-oriented theme of the OC Fair, no work dealing with drug use, obscenity, defamatory statements, violence or gang activity, satanic or cult themes or other offensive or objectionable content will be accepted. This is at the discretion of the OC Fair staff.

12. Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, neither the State of California nor the OC Fair & Event Center will be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the OC Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries.

13. Exhibits must be picked up on Entry Pickup Day. Failure to do so may result in the items being discarded.

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ELIGIBILITYOpen to youth ages 3-12 (by July 13, 2018) who live, attend school, or are club members in Orange County. Contests & Entertainment are open to youth of all ages.

ENTRY LIMIT See specific divisions

OC Exhibitor FAIR TICKET• Exhibitors will receive one (1) 2018 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry delivery. • One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry. • Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open.

HOW TO ENTEROnline Entry Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018, by 6 p.m.1. Review the Kids Category Rules and OC Fair Guidelines.2. Choose from the Divisions and Classes listed on pages 5-9.3. Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com and pay the entry fee (per entry).4. If entering into Kids Photography, you will be asked to upload your entry after submitting. See the Entry Tutorial

below for instructions.

Exhibitor Name• Please enter using the child’s name as it will appear on the display tag. • Last year’s accounts are no longer valid. All entrants must create a new account.• In box labeled “Pay Premiums to,” please write the name of a parent or adult who will accept any possible cash

awards.

Entry Confirmation • An email notification and confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received.• If the email confirmation does not arrive shortly after submitting payment, please check your Spam/Junk folder before

contacting the OC Fair.

Entry Fees• Entry fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). • No refunds will be issued.

Youth Divisions - $3 per entry.Blue Ribbon Kids - NO ENTRY FEE

HELP WITH ENTERINGPhone: During office hours at (714) 708-1553 Email: [email protected] additional help: Entry Tutorial FAQs

In-Person Help DaysMay 30 & May 31 (Wednesday & Thursday), 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.• Located in the OC Fair Administration Building• Park in Lot F located inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive.• View map

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entry deliveryDelivery Date: Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.• One participation ribbon will be given each exhibitor on Entry Delivery Day.• Late deliveries will not be accepted.

Where to Deliver Entries• OC Promenade between Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries. • Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with detailed information.

Claim Checks• Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. • Claim checks are required to pick up your entry on Entry Pickup Day.• Entries may be delivered by someone other than the exhibitor.

Download entry delivery map

entry pickupPickup Date: Tuesday, August 14, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the Explorium Tent• An entry pickup map will be emailed to you as the route may change from the entry delivery route.• Claim Check or photo ID is required for pick up. • If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. • Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded. • The OC Fair & Event Center is not responsible for exhibits left after this date.

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Visual Arts, Home Arts, Explorium (in OC Promenade)

Collections (in Building 15)

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JudgingYouth DivisionsPlaced using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. • Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. • There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per class. • All Blue Awards will then compete, using the American Judging System, for Best of Class.• Those chosen for Best of Class will compete for Division Winner.

Blue Ribbon Kids• All Blue Ribbon Kids (ages 3-8) receive a special ribbon. • The entries are not judged and are not eligible for cash awards.

Judging CriteriaYouth entries are judged on appearance, workmanship, creativity/originality and an overall score.

Reassignment of Entry Division or ClassJudges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate Division or Class or may combine Divisions or Classes to create an adequate judging pool. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of exhibitors to enter work in the appropriate Class. Failure to enter the appropriate Class may result in disqualification.

Disqualified EntriesIf an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries.

AWARDS• Awards available are different per Division and depicted in each Division description.• Exhibitors will receive awarded ribbons on Entry Pickup Day.• Award checks will be made payable to the contact name indicated on the entry form and mailed within 30 days after

the close of the 2018 OC Fair.

Judging Results• All entries will be displayed in the Explorium Tent with any awards received. • Results will be posted online around the second week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results.• Please do not call or email for competition results.

Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 11, 12:30 p.m.

• Hosted on the Explorium Stage.• Best of Show, Division Winner, Judges’ Award, Best of Class and Most Creative recipients will be invited to attend

and be recognized at the ceremony. • Invitations will be sent to the address provided at entry registration. • All entrants and the general public are welcome to attend the ceremony.

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fair foodiesThe OC Fair Foodies are back! Make a sculpture of your favorite Fair Foodie. You can use paper-mâché, fabric, plastic, styrofoam or recycled items.

• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 12 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• All entries must be mounted securely to a steady base.

AWARDSBest of Class - $35Most Creative - $20Judges’ Award - $10

DIVISION 101fair foodies, ages 5-8• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon

and are not eligible for cash awards.

Class 01: Any Item

DIVISION 301fair foodies, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10

Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12

Art from recycled materialTwo- or three-dimesional artwork made from 80 percent recycled materials. Include a description of the original uses of the item.

• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 12 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch• Entry Fee: $3 per entry

AWARDSBest of Class - $35Most Creative - $20Judges’ Award - $10

DIVISION 102art from recycled material, ages 5-8• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon

and are not eligible for cash awards.

Class 01: Any Item

DIVISION 302art from recycled material, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10

Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12

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DIVISION 100Color Your Inner Farmer, ages 3-4• Print out a copy of this page onto cardstock and color to show us

your best inner farmer. • Entry Limit: 1 per child.• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon and

are not eligible for cash awards.

Class 01: Any Item

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lego® superheroesDesign and build your favorite superhero figure using LEGOS®.

• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 12 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• No kits please.• All entries must be mounted securely to a steady base.

AWARDSBest of Class - $35Most Creative - $20Judges’ Award - $10

DIVISION 103lego® superheroes, ages 5-8• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon

and are not eligible for cash awards.

Class 01: Any Item

DIVISION 303lego® superheroes, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10

Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12

free your inner farmer poster artCreate a poster showing the theme at the 2018 OC Fair. You may use chalk, watercolor, pencil, crayons, markers, etc. • Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 11-inch x 17-inch poster paper.• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• Write your name on the back of the poster.• Posters will be laminated by the OC Fair.

AWARDSBest of Class - $35Most Creative - $20Judges’ Award - $10

DIVISION 104poster art, ages 5-8• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon

and are not eligible for cash awards.

Class 01: Any Item

DIVISION 304poster art, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10

Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12

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kids photographyShow us the best photograph you’ve taken.

• Entry Limit: 1 per class• Size Limit: Must be less than 3MB.• Age Limit: Ages 9-12 only• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• Upload entries during your submission process. See Help

With Entering on page 2 for details.• Entry must be original artwork created by the artist whose

name appears on the entry form. • Group work is not allowed.• All entries submitted will be shown during the 2018 OC Fair

in a digital picture frame display in the Explorium tent.

awardsDivision Winner - $40Best of Class - $35Most Creative - $20Judges’ Award - $10

DIVISION 308kids photoGRAPHYClass 01: Color Image From a single original exposure.

Class 02: Black & White Image From a single original exposure. Sepia-toned is acceptable.

Class 03: Candid Shot From a single, original exposure.

Class 04: Digitally Manipulated Image Using your cellphone or digital camera, take an original photo and significantly change the photo using a cell phone app or computer program.

drawing & paintingAre you a budding artist? Create an original drawing or painting to show off your talent!

• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 8 1/2” x 11” max (including frame)• Age Limit: Ages 9-12 only• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• Include name and age of artist on back of artwork.• Media Accepted: Art using pastels, oils, acrylics, pencil,

colored pencil, charcoal, pen and pencil, scratch board and watercolor.

• No school work, e.g. Meet the Masters.

AWARDSBest of Show - $50Division Winner - $40Most Creative - $20Judges’ Award - $10

DIVISION 306drawingClass 01: Any Item

DIVISION 307paintingClass 01: Any Item

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Family entertainmentThe Explorium stage will host Contests & Entertainment every hour of the Fair. Please see billboard in front of Explorium for details.

No online entry required.

collectionsDo you have a super cool collection you’d like to show off to OC Fair visitors?

• Entry Limit: 2 per child• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• See Collections Competition guide for rules and awards.• Youth Collections, ages 5 to 12 only, will be displayed in

the Explorium Tent.

DIVISION 106blue ribbon kids collections, ages 5-8• Blue Ribbon Kids receive a special ribbon and are not

eligible for cash awards.• No Entry Fee required

Class 01: Any, specify

DIVISION 361junior collections, ages 9-12Class 01: Toys, Dolls, Games & Novelty Items

Class 02: All Other, specify