2022 ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR YOUTH STILL EXHIBITS ENTRY GUIDE
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2022 ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR
YOUTH STILL EXHIBITS
ENTRY GUIDE
Entry Fee:
$2.00 per entry
Click HERE to enter!
*NEW* Entry Deadlines:
Crafts, Fiber Arts, Painting/Drawing, Photography, etc.: Wednesday, April 27th
Table Settings: Thursday, May 26th
Preserved Foods: Sunday, June 5th
Baked & Decorated Food (Period 1): Tuesday, June 14th
Baked Food (Period 2): Sunday, June 26th
Each exhibitor who submits an image or entry for judging will receive an e-ticket (one per exhibitor
regardless of the number of entries) good for one admission to the 2022 Alameda County Fair.
Tickets will be sent to the email on file prior to the opening date of the fair.
Tickets are good for any day the Fair is open.
For Questions, please contact:
entries@alamedacountyfair.com
925-426-7611 (to leave a message)
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Arts & Crafts, Knit/Crochet, Quilting, Sewing, Wood Working, etc.
Friday, May 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deliver to Building P
Enter through Gate 12 on Valley Avenue
Preserved Foods & Table Settings
Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deliver to Building C
Enter through Gate 12 on Valley Avenue
Period 1 Baked Food & Decorated Food
Friday, June 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Deliver to Building C
Enter through Gate 12 on Valley Avenue
Period 2 Baked Food
Wednesday, June 29th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Deliver to Building C
Enter through Gate 12 on Valley Avenue
Release Information
Tuesday, July 12th 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Building C
Enter through Gate 12 on Valley Avenue
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Submission of entry constitutes as agreement to these rules.
1. Eligibility:
a. The competition is for youth residents of California ages 5+ years old as of January 1st.
b. 4-H entries will be verified via county project lists. Only entries in related projects will be
counted as 4-H entries and be considered eligible for 4-H sponsored awards.
Upon entering, please indicate 4-H club and project in 4-H for eligible 4-H entries.
c. With the exception of eligible special competitions, 5-8 year-old exhibitors have no entry
fee, receive no premiums, receive participation ribbons, and may enter ONLY in the
designated 5-8 year-old categories and in special competitions for ages 5 and over.
d. With submission of entry registration, exhibitor confirms their ability to deliver entry to the
fair on the posted delivery date(s) and time(s). Entry fees will not be refunded. Late entries
will not be accepted.
2. Entries:
a. Unless otherwise specified, there is no entry limit per division or class.
b. Exhibitors must prepare non-food entries within one year of the opening date of the Fair.
c. The Fair will provide an exhibit tag using the information provided upon registration.
d. Exhibit tags will be printed as entered. Any changes to the entry title or category must be
emailed prior to the posted registration deadline. Once the deadline has passed, no changes
may be made to the title or category entered and the entry will be judged as entered.
3. *NEW* Juried Exhibition:
a. With the exception of Baked/Decorated/Preserved Foods, the Youth Still Exhibits
Department is now a juried exhibition. Not all entries are accepted for physical display at the
Fair. All entries must be registered online with required images submitted by the registration
deadline. The number of images required will be indicated upon entry upload. Entries will
first be judged from the uploaded images and given a score from each judge. Scores will be
combined, with the top percentage of scores in each category being invited for physical
display at the fair. Entries will then be judged in person and placings will be awarded.
b. Exhibitors whose entries have been selected for physical display will be contacted via email
on Friday, May 6th. Exhibitors will receive a separate email for each entry that has been
selected for physical display. Entries that are accepted for physical display at the fair cannot
differ from the uploaded image or the entry will be disqualified.
c. Entries that are not selected for physical display will be virtually displayed at the Fair.
d. ALL entries, regardless of whether they are chosen for physical display, will receive physical
ribbons when earned. Ribbons will be available for pick-up on the published release day.
4. Tips & Instructions for Entry:
a. You will need a digital photo (or PDF when indicated) in order to enter.
b. Digital Image Size: For online entries, the ideal resolution in pixels is 800x800 (length x
width). Images that are larger than this need to be resampled (resized) to that size while still
maintaining the original aspect ratio. Exhibitors may choose to upload images that do not
match the “ideal size”. The maximum storage size limit is 8 MB.
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Submission of entry constitutes as agreement to these rules.
c. Division and Class: An entry eligible in more than one Division and/or Class should be
entered in the Division and/or Class for which it best qualifies. The Alameda County Fair or
the judge may disqualify or transfer entries to the correct category (at their discretion). It is
not, however, the responsibility of the Alameda County Fair or a judge to transfer an entry to
the correct class or division.
d. Title: Use a short title. Titles may be abbreviated to accommodate the label space. Please
choose your title carefully. The title cannot be changed later. The exact title is what will be
printed on the exhibit tag of any displayed entry.
e. Description: The description may be brief. Mention of medium and subject content is ideal.
The description will not be included on the exhibit tag.
5. How to Enter All Entries (& Upload Digital Images for Round 1 of Judging):
a. Review the Youth Still Exhibits Department rules.
b. Entering online requires a credit card. No entries are accepted before the entry fee has been
paid.
c. Make sure the digital image of your artwork is on your computer and that you know where it
is on your computer (saving it to your desktop might be easiest).
d. Go to: https://alamed.fairwire.com/ and Register/Log-In.
e. Select the “Create Entries” option.
f. Choose the Department/Division/Class for each entry.
g. Enter the Title (and description, if desired).
h. Complete payment of entry fees.
i. After payment, select UPLOAD MEDIA and follow the prompts to upload the digital image
file that corresponds with the Title/Description. If you have multiple entries, please carefully
look at the Title/Description in the top right-hand corner when uploading the digital images
to ensure the image matches the entry.
j. Refunds will not be issued for failure to upload entries.
k. Entry Confirmation: Upon receipt of entry fees, an email confirmation will be sent. This will
be your receipt for the entry fee.
6. Display, Handling, Presentation, & Release of Entries:
a. The Fair Association reserves the right to refuse any entry or refuse to display any entry
considered not to be in the best interest of the Fair. No entry will be accepted where an
exhibitor prescribes conditions under which they will exhibit. Once submitted, all exhibits
are under the direct control of the Fair Association and cannot be removed until the
specified release day.
b. Greatest care will be exercised in handling exhibits, but the Fair Management, Alameda
County Fair Association, and the County of Alameda will not be held liable for loss, theft, or
damage of any kind from any cause.
c. While entries will be secure, most items will not be displayed behind glass or in cases.
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Submission of entry constitutes as agreement to these rules.
d. Upon submitting an entry for physical display at the Fair, the exhibitor agrees to pick up the entry
after the fair on the posted release date. Failure to pick up the entry may affect selection for display
at future Alameda County Fairs.
e. Any unclaimed entries or ribbons will be held at the Exhibits Office until Labor Day. After
that point, they will be discarded.
7. Judging & Awards:
a. Entries (with the exception of Special Competitions) are judged using the Danish System of
Judging where exhibits are judged against a scorecard. There is the availability of multiple
1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Every entry will receive a placing and a ribbon (with the exception of
5-8 year-old categories which will not receive a placing but will receive a ribbon).
i. All 1st place winners in a class will compete against each other for the Best of Class
and all Best of Class winners within a division will then compete against each other
for Best of Show. Judges may choose to omit Best of Class and Best of Show if there
are no qualifying entries.
ii. There is the availability of a Best of Class and Best of Show in 4-H and in Open Youth
within the same entry category.
b. Qualified judges are selected by the Alameda County Fair. Judging decisions are final.
c. Cash Awards per class: 1st Place: $2.00, 2nd Place: $1.75, 3rd Place: $1.50 for most categories.
d. Sponsored Awards:
i. Sponsored awards will be awarded from eligible entries selected for physical display
and delivered to the Fair. Each entry may only win one sponsored award.
ii. The Fair does not guarantee the payment of Sponsored special premiums and awards
as they are secured in good faith.
Division Specific Rules and Information
Baked Food:
1. General Information:
a. Youth exhibitors may enter in both periods and do not need to specify which period each
entry will be submitted.
b. Entry Deadlines & Delivery Information
i. Period 1: June 14 with delivery on Friday, June 17th from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
ii. Period 2: June 26 with delivery on Wednesday, June 29 th from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
c. When entering more than one item per class, the recipes must be different.
d. Within any year, each recipe may only be entered once.
e. Original recipes are not required (with the exception of the Guittard Chocolate and King
Arthur Baking Company special competitions).
f. Entries must be made from scratch and may not use any prepared mixes (with the exception
of Tricks With a Mix special competition).
g. Refrigeration is not guaranteed. Entries that must remain warm or cold may not be entered.
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the pie plate with the exhibitor’s name.
i. Judging Standards: 20% Appearance, 25% Texture, 45% Flavor, 10% Inclusion of Recipe.
j. Cash Awards per class: 1st Place: $2.00, 2nd Place: $1.75, 3rd Place: $1.50
k. Enter: 1 whole loaf, cake, pie; 7 cupcakes, cookies, candies, muffins, rolls, scones, etc.
(multiple items should not be individually wrapped)
2. Special Baking Competition Details:
a. Special Baking Competitions are judged using the American System of Judging where there is
only one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.
b. Open to youth ages 9 years and older as of January 1st.
c. Judging Standards: 20% Appearance, 25% Texture, 45% Flavor, 10% Inclusion of Recipe.
d. Cash Awards per class: 1st Place: $8.00, 2nd Place: $6.00, 3rd Place: $4.00 (unless otherwise
noted).
e. Special Baking Competition Categories:
i. Cereal Treat Bars: A great “Road to Summer” snack. Use your favorite cereal to make
cereal treat bars! Enter by 6/14. Deliver on 6/17 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
ii. Cookies on the Road: Enter by 6/14. Deliver on 6/17 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
1. Did you know that every state has a state cookie and/or most popular cookie?
Choose a state (one you have traveled to or wish you could travel to) and
create that cookie! Suggestions may be found on (but are not limited to) the
following sites:
a. 50 State Cookies from Clabber Girl
b. Favorite Cookies in America: Most Popular Cookies by State
(tasteofhome.com)
iii. Guittard Chocolate Dessert Special Competition:
1. Enter by 6/14. Deliver on 6/17 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
2. Enter any chocolate creation using at least 10 oz. of any combination of
Guittard Chocolate products and must not include any pre-packaged
cake/frosting/etc. mixes.
3. Guittard packaging must accompany your entry at the time of delivery.
4. Entry must be the original entry of the exhibitor and may not have been
entered and won in any other competition.
5. Submit two copies of your recipe: on only one copy, also include your name,
address, phone number, and email in the upper right-hand corner.
6. All recipes become the property of Guittard Chocolate Company.
7. Judging Standards: 20% Appearance, 30% Texture, 40% Taste, 10% Creativity.
8. Prizes Sponsored by Guittard Chocolate Company:
a. 1st Place: $20 plus a 10lb. chocolate bar, 2nd Place: $15, 3rd Place: $10
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1. Enter by 6/26. Deliver on 6/29 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
2. Entries must use only King Arthur Flour. Provide proof of purchase upon
delivery.
3. All contestants must use a King Arthur Flour Baking Company Drop Cookie
recipe found on the King Arthur Baking Company website. Cookies & Bars |
King Arthur Baking
4. Judging Standards: 25% Appearance/Creativity, 25% Texture, 50% Taste
5. Prizes Sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company:
a. 1st Place: $40 Gift Card, 2nd Place: $25 Gift Card, 3rd Place: Tote Bag
v. Mix it Up! Tricks with a Mix: Use your favorite pre-packaged mix and make something
new. Enter by 6/26. Deliver on 6/29 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
vi. Road to Summer Snack: Enter your favorite homemade road trip snack that is neat
and easy to eat on-the-go. Enter by 6/26. Deliver on 6/29 from 7:00-10:00 a.m.
3. Delivery:
a. Entries should be delivered on non-returnable, disposable plates.
i. Pies are the exception and should be delivered in a clear, glass pie plate.
b. At the time of delivery, each entry must be submitted with a complete recipe. Recipes will
only be viewed by the judges and will be returned to the exhibitor.
4. All Period 1 baked food items will be discarded prior to Period 2 delivery. Items may be discarded
prior to that time if they become deteriorated; this is at the discretion of fair personnel.
5. Ribbons, Judge’s comments, and recipes will be available for pickup in Building C any time the fair is
open beginning Sunday, July 3rd. Any desired ribbons, comment cards, or recipes not picked up
during the fair must be picked up on the exhibit release day and will not be mailed.
Decorated Food:
1. Enter by 6/14. Deliver on 6/17 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
2. When entering more than one item per class, each item should use a different predominant
technique.
3. Entries must have been created within one year of the opening date of the Fair.
4. A Styrofoam or cardboard form should be used, but all non-structural decorations must be edible.
5. Please deliver on a covered, firm surface with no more than 1 ½” beyond all edges of the entry.
6. Deliver: 1 Cake, 7 Cupcakes, 4-7 cookies (cookies must be handmade).
7. Upon request, the exhibitor may place their decorated cake on the judging table with the assistance
of department personnel.
8. Judging Standards: 30% Appearance, 25% Icing, 25% Uniformity in Decorating, 10% Originality &
Creativity, 10% Difficulty Factor. Entries will be judged on decoration only (there will be no tasting).
Preserved Food:
1. Submit one jar per entry.
2. All entries must be entered in a standard canning jar with new screw bands (no paraffin seals).
3. Entries in the “Any Other” classes may only be entered if there is no class listed for that category.
Soft spreads enhanced with alcohol, herbs, etc. may only be entered in those specified classes.
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preservation method, and any unusual ingredients.
5. Vinegars & Liqueurs should be entered in a glass bottle or decanter.
6. Dried foods may be entered in a canning jar or any self-sealing bag or container.
7. All jars (except for dried foods, vinegars, or liqueurs) must be properly sealed. Unsealed jars and jars
that are unable to be opened by the judges will be disqualified and may not be displayed.
8. Please have proper headspace. Judges will be using the headspace guidelines in the most recent
version of the Ball Blue Book.
9. Ribbons, Judge’s comments, and recipes will be available for pickup in Building C any time the fair is
open beginning Sunday, July 3rd. Any desired ribbons, comment cards, or recipes not picked up
during the fair must be picked up on the exhibit release day and will not be mailed.
The following categories are all juried exhibitions and require media to be uploaded upon
registration.
5-8 Year-Old Projects:
1. Entries must be clean, neat, and ready for display.
2. Items that are soiled or showing wear will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.
3. Spray adhesives, rubber cement, and masking tape do not reliably hold. Please use permanent
adhesive when possible.
4. All painting/drawing and photography entries selected for physical display must be mounted on mat
board or heavy card stock. Maximum Size: 24” x 36” (length x width). Only canvas artwork may be
framed and must be ready to hang with picture wire. Professional matting is NOT required. Photo
size must be 8x10 and mounted on 11x14 mat board or heavy card stock. Photos may not be
framed.
Creative Writing:
1. A PDF upload is required to complete the entry process. Entries will be printed and placed in a
creative writing book to be viewed at the fair.
2. Entries are limited to TWO pages. If more than two pages are submitted, the entry will not be
selected for inclusion in the creative writing book at the fair.
3. Judging Standards: 40% Creativity, 20% Structure, 20% Language Use, 10% Mechanics (spelling,
grammar, formatting, etc.), 10% “Wow” Factor.
Computer Science:
1. Entries must be completed entirely by the exhibitor.
2. Please preview entries on multiple platforms to ensure entries will function properly at the Fair.
3. Follow all copyright laws in use of text, music, and images. Violations will result in disqualification.
4. All entries must be able to be viewed publicly via the registered URL.
5. Websites:
a. Home page must have the exhibitor’s name and date last updated or posted. There should
be at least three exhibitor-created pages in addition to the home page. All pages must be
linked to the home page.
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they appear.
c. Websites must be public from the entry deadline through the end of the Fair.
d. Judging Standards: 25% Originality, 25% Functionality, 20% Interactive Design, 15% Layout,
15% Proper Citation.
6. Videos:
a. All work must be original. Only the first 10 minutes of the video is guaranteed to be judged.
b. Judging Standards: 30% Achieves Objective, 30% Accurate/Relevant/Creative, 15%
Continuity/Pacing/Story/Transition, 15% Technical Value (Focus/Audio Effects), 10%
Instructionally Significant.
7. Computer Based Animation:
a. All work must be original.
b. Judging Standards: 25% Character & Design, 50% Animation, 25% Final Product.
Fiber Arts:
1. Entries must be clean, neat, and ready for display.
2. Items that are soiled or showing wear will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.
3. All quilts and wall hangings must have a 4” sleeve to accommodate a cross pole for hanging. Sleeve
must be continuous across the width of the piece. Fold a 9” strip of fabric in half and sew with a ½”
seam, making a long tube. Place seam against the back of the piece and baste or blind stitch the
sleeve in place 1” below the top and ½” from each side, taking care not to sew through the front.
4. Categories:
a. Needlework:
i. Framed pieces must have glass/plexiglass removed, have the back neatly finished,
and be ready to hang with picture wire or have an appropriate stand.
ii. Judging Standards: 25% Appearance, 50% Workmanship, 15% Difficulty Appropriate
for Age, 10% Suitability
b. Quilting:
i. In cases where someone other than the exhibitor completed the quilting, please
specify the quilter’s name upon entry registration.
ii. Judging Standards: 50% Art, 50% Construction.
iii. Cash Awards per class: 1st Place: $2.50, 2nd Place: $2.00, 3rd Place: $1.75
c. Sewing:
i. There is a Hand Sewing division and a Machine Sewing division. Please ensure entries
are in the correct division.
ii. Judging Standards: 30% Appearance, 60% Workmanship, 10% Difficulty Appropriate
for Age.
Hand Crafts:
1. Entries must be clean, neat, and ready for display.
2. Items that are soiled or showing wear will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.
3. Items with special competitions available (candles, egg carton, quilling, etc.) must be entered in
those competitions.
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adhesive when possible.
5. Weight limit: 25 pounds without prior approval.
6. General Categories:
a. Arts & Crafts:
i. Jewelry items must be mounted for display on a board with no more than a 1” border
beyond the edge of the item or in an appropriately sized box.
ii. No toy generated entries (Lego, K’nex, Erector, etc.) will be accepted.
iii. Exhibitors may use pre-cast and pre-stamped articles as long as they complete all
artistic and finishing work and indicate which portion was pre-made.
iv. Ceramics must have the year and exhibitor’s name or initials inscribed on all pieces
before firing. No unfired or unbaked clay items will be accepted.
v. Judging Standards: 25% Appearance, 50% Workmanship, 15% Suitability & Difficulty
Factor, 10% Creativity.
b. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking:
i. All entries must be predominately made from paper with minimal non-paper items
(such as buttons or brads as accents).
ii. Pre-cut kits are not allowed.
iii. Please credit the source if the layout is not an original design.
iv. If selected for physical display, scrapbook pages should be submitted in a page
protector with a maximum size of 12”x 12”.
v. Judging Standards: 40% Appearance, 30% Workmanship, 20% Difficulty Factor, 10%
Originality & Creativity.
c. Wood Working:
i. Kits are not allowed.
ii. Painted wood items should be entered under Arts & Crafts.
iii. Judging Standards: 20% Appearance & Artistry, 60% Craftsmanship, 10% Originality,
10% Suitability to Purpose.
Hand Craft Special Competitions:
1. Please indicate if the entry is an original design.
2. Finished entry must be at least 2” in size and either freestanding or mounted so it is freestanding
(leave no more than 1” undecorated perimeter).
3. Hand Craft Special Competitions are judged using the American System of Judging where there is
only one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.
4. Open to youth ages 5 years and older as of January 1st.
5. Judging Standards: 20% Appearance, 40% Workmanship, 15% Difficulty Factor, 15% Creativity, 10%
Compliance.
6. Cash Awards per class: Cash Awards per class: 1st Place: $8.00, 2nd Place: $6.00, 3rd Place: $4.00
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a. 5-Minute Craft:
i. 5-Minute crafts are fast and easy crafts that everyone can make. Search YouTube or
the internet for ideas and show us your favorite 5-Minute craft!
b. Bling Something!:
i. Add Bling to a bag, purse, cell phone case, shoe, or anything else you can think of.
ii. Include a photo of the original item prior to embellishment for before/after
comparison.
c. Egg Carton Craft:
i. Egg carton(s) should be the predominant material.
d. Going Green:
i. Any recycled, refurbished, or repurposed craft.
ii. Include a photo of the original item(s) prior to embellishment for before/after
comparison.
iii. Maximum size: 24” x 36” without prior approval.
e. Literature Based Craft:
i. Create an arts & crafts entry inspired by/based on literature.
ii. Items may be flat or 3-Dimensional. No paintings, drawings, or creative writing.
f. Road to Summer Crafts:
i. Map it! – Must use a printed map as a key material in the finished craft.
ii. On the Road! – Features any road or roadside attraction.
iii. Road Trip Crafts – Crafts, games, or activities to make time fly while on the road.
g. Shoebox Float:
i. Float must be made from a traditional cardboard shoebox no larger than 9”x 13”.
Miscellaneous Exhibits:
1. This division is for entries with no other provided category.
2. Exhibits may include a poster board (minimum size: 18”x 22”; maximum size: 22”x 30”) or
educational displays (cardboard or foam board bi-fold or tri-fold).
3. Weight limit is 15 pounds. Base size limit is 18”x 24” without prior approval.
4. The use of Lego, K’nex, and similar items are restricted without prior approval.
5. Written reports will not be accepted.
6. Rockets may not have live engines.
7. Judging Standards: 20% Appearance, 25% Learning Related to Project, 25% Workmanship, 20%
Accomplishes Purpose, 10% Suitability & Difficulty Factor.
Painting & Drawing:
1. Flat art only. Please enter 3-D art pieces under Arts & Crafts.
2. All entries selected for physical display must be mounted on mat board or heavy card stock.
Professional matting is NOT required.
3. Maximum Size: 24” x 36”.
4. Only canvas artwork may be framed and must be ready to hang with picture wire.
exhibits 925.426.7611 I email entries@alamedacountyfair.com I 4501 Pleasanton Avenue I Pleasanton, California I 94566
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adhesive when possible.
6. Charcoal, pastel, and pencil drawings should be protected for handling by spraying with inexpensive
hair spray.
7. Judging Standards: 40% Technical Skill (use of media), 45% Originality & Creativity, 10% Entry
Compliance (size, matting/framing).
Photography:
1. Photo size must be 8x10 and mounted on 11x14 mat board or heavy card stock. Professional
matting is NOT required. Photos may not be framed.
2. Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor.
3. Photos may not be entered in more than one class. Duplicate photos will be disqualified.
4. Minor edits to photos are allowed (cropping, red eye, brightness, etc.) but may not significantly
change the original image.
5. Judging Standards: 30% Technical (focus, lighting), 30% Composition (perspective, crop), 30%
Originality & Creativity, 10% Compliance (size, matting).
Physically or Mentally Challenged Exhibitors:
1. All paintings & drawings must be mounted on card stock or mat board. Only canvas artwork may be
framed.
2. There will be no public indication that these entries are in a special category. The purpose of this
division is to let the judges know that the exhibitors entered in this division have challenges that
should be taken into consideration during judging.
3. Judging Standards: 10% Ready for Exhibit, 25% Design, 30% Use of Materials, 35% Creativity.
Table Settings:
1. Entry Limit: 1 Per Class Per Exhibitor
2. Exhibitors whose entries have been selected for physical display will be contacted via email on
Friday, May 6th for delivery on Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3. Single table setting limited to 24”x 24” with a 15” height limit.
a. A 24”x 24” piece of sturdy cardboard, wood, or foam board covered with fabric or paper is
required as the base of the setting. All components must be placed only on this board.
4. Include menu and related centerpiece. Use appropriate service & utensils and make sure the setting
matches the items on the menu.
5. Nothing edible or alive may be a part of the display.
6. Judging Standards: 25% Overall Appearance, 50% Functionality, 25% Creativity
exhibits 925.426.7611 I email entries@alamedacountyfair.com I 4501 Pleasanton Avenue I Pleasanton, California I 94566
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1. Entries in this division have no entry fees and no premiums.
2. Entries must be clean, neat, and ready for display.
3. Items that are soiled or showing wear will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.
4. Spray adhesives, rubber cement, and masking tape do not reliably hold. Please use permanent
adhesive when possible.
5. All painting/drawing and photography entries selected for physical display must be mounted on mat
board or heavy card stock. Maximum Size: 24” x 36”. Only canvas artwork may be framed and must
be ready to hang with picture wire. Professional matting is NOT required. Photo size must be 8x10
and mounted on 11x14 mat board or heavy card stock. Photos may not be framed.
exhibits 925.426.7611 I email entries@alamedacountyfair.com I 4501 Pleasanton Avenue I Pleasanton, California I 94566
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Alameda County Agricultural Fair Assn
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Class and Class Description Entry Deadline
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5-8 Year Old Exhibitors--Baked Foods
01 - Baked Food Item (specify) 6/26/2022
5-8 Year Old Exhibitors--Beeswax & Honey
01 - Beeswax & Honey Item 4/27/2022
5-8 Year Old Exhibitors--Decorated Foods
01 - Decorated Food Item (Cake, cupcakes, cookies, etc.) 6/14/2022
5-8 Year Old Exhibitors--Preserved Foods
01 - Preserved Food Item (Jam, jelly, canned fruit, etc.) 6/5/2022
5-8 Year Old Exhibitors--Projects
01 - Crafts 4/27/2022
02 - Creative Writing (Short Stories & Poetry) 4/27/2022
03 - Fine Art (Painting & Drawing) 4/27/2022
04 - Photography 4/27/2022
05 - Sewing/Clothing/Needlework 4/27/2022
06 - Any Other Project (specify) 4/27/2022
Arts & Crafts--Youth
01 - Ceramics (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Collage/Assemblage (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
03 - Holiday or Seasonal Crafts (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
04 - Jewelry (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
05 - Outdoor Crafts (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
06 - Any Other Crafts (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Ceramics (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
12 - Collage/Assemblage (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
13 - Holiday or Seasonal Crafts (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
14 - Jewelry (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
15 - Outdoor Crafts (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
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Arts & Crafts--Youth
16 - Any Other Crafts (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Baked Food--Cereal Treat Bars Special Comp.--Youth
01 - Cereal Treat Bars Special Competition--Youth 6/14/2022
Baked Food-Cookies on the Road! Special Comp-Youth
01 - Cookies on the Road Special Competition--Youth 6/14/2022
Baked Food--Guittard Chocolate Special Comp--Youth
01 - Cakes, Cupcakes, Pies 6/14/2022
02 - Cookies, Bars, Candies 6/14/2022
Baked Food--King Arthur Baking Co. Special Comp.
01 - King Arthur Baking Company Special Competition--Drop Cookie 6/26/2022
Baked Food--Mix It Up Special Competition--Youth
01 - Mix it Up! Tricks with a Mix Special Competition--Youth 6/26/2022
Baked Food--Road to Summer Snacks Special Comp.
01 - Road to Summer Snacks Special Competition--Youth 6/26/2022
Baked Food--Youth
01 - Bread (ages 9-12) 6/26/2022
02 - Cakes & Cupcakes (ages 9-12) 6/26/2022
03 - Cookies (ages 9-12) 6/26/2022
04 - Pies & Pastries (ages 9-12) 6/26/2022
05 - Confections (fudge, toffee, etc.) (ages 9-12) 6/26/2022
11 - Bread (ages 13+) 6/26/2022
12 - Cakes & Cupcakes (ages 13+) 6/26/2022
13 - Cookies (ages 13+) 6/26/2022
14 - Pies & Pastries (ages 13+) 6/26/2022
15 - Confections (fudge, toffee, etc.) (ages 13+) 6/26/2022
Beeswax & Honey--Youth
01 - Beeswax & Honey Item 4/27/2022
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Computer Science--Youth
01 - Computer Science (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Computer Science (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - 5 Minute Crafts
01 - 5-Minute Craft Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Bling Something!
01 - Bling Something Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Candle
01 - Candle Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Diamond Art Painting
01 - Diamond Art Painting Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Egg Carton Craft
01 - Egg Carton Craft Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Fair Themed Craft
01 - Fair Themed Craft Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Going Green
01 - Recycled/Refurbished/Repurposed Craft Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Literature Based Craft
01 - Literature Based Craft Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Perler Bead Art
01 - Perler Bead Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Pipe Cleaner Craft
01 - Pipe Cleaner Craft Special Competition 4/27/2022
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Craft Special Competition - Pipe Cleaner Craft
Craft Special Competition - Quilling
01 - Quilling Special Competition 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Road to Summer
01 - Map it! (Craft with a map as a key material) 4/27/2022
02 - On the Road! (Craft featuring a famous road or roadside attraction) 4/27/2022
03 - Road Trip Crafts (Crafts or games to make time fly while on the road) 4/27/2022
Craft Special Competition - Shoebox Float
01 - Shoebox Float Special Competition 4/27/2022
Creative Writing--Youth
01 - Poem (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
02 - Short Story (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
03 - Road to Summer (road trips/famous roads/etc.) (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
11 - Poem (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
12 - Short Story (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
13 - Road to Summer (road trips/famous roads/etc.) (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
21 - Poem (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
22 - Short Story (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
23 - Road to Summer (road trips/famous roads/etc.) (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
Decorated Food Items--Youth
01 - Decorated Cake (ages 9-12) 6/14/2022
02 - Decorated Cupcakes or Cookies (ages 9-12) 6/14/2022
03 - Any Other Decorated Food (ages 9-12) 6/14/2022
11 - Decorated Cake (ages 13+) 6/14/2022
12 - Decorated Cupcakes or Cookies (ages 13+) 6/14/2022
13 - Any Other Decorated Food (ages 13+) 6/14/2022
Miscellaneous Exhibits--Youth
01 - Exhibits Emphasizing Activity & Learning (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Entomology/Environmental Education/STEM (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
03 - Rocketry (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
04 - Any Other (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Exhibits Emphasizing Activity & Learning (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
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12 - Entomology/Environmental Education/STEM (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
13 - Rocketry (ages13+) 4/27/2022
14 - Any Other (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Needlework--Youth
01 - Crochet or Knit Item (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Any Other Needlework Item (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Crochet or Knit Item (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
12 - Any Other Needlework Item (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Painting & Drawing--Youth
01 - Drawing - Pencil (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
02 - Drawing - Colored Pencil (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
03 - Drawing - Pastel (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
04 - Drawing - Other Media (charcoal, marker, etc.) (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
05 - Painting - Acrylic or Oil (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
06 - Painting - Watercolor (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
07 - Combination of Painting & Drawing (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
08 - Any Other (scratch art, lino print, etc.) (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
11 - Drawing - Pencil (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
12 - Drawing - Colored Pencil (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
13 - Drawing - Pastel (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
14 - Drawing - Other Media (charcoal, marker, etc.) (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
15 - Painting - Acrylic or Oil (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
16 - Painting - Watercolor (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
17 - Combination of Painting & Drawing (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
18 - Any Other (scratch art, lino print, etc.) (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
21 - Drawing - Pencil (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
22 - Drawing - Colored Pencil (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
23 - Drawing - Pastel (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
24 - Drawing - Other Media (charcoal, marker, etc.) (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
25 - Painting - Acrylic or Oil (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
26 - Painting - Watercolor (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
27 - Combination of Painting & Drawing (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
28 - Any Other (scratch art, lino print, etc.) (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
Photography--Youth
01 - Abstract & Conceptual (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
02 - Landscape (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
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Photography--Youth
03 - Nature (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
04 - Pets (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
05 - Portraits & People (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
06 - Still Life (arranged objects) (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
07 - Sport & Event (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
08 - Street & Architecture (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
09 - Wildlife (ages 9-11) 4/27/2022
11 - Abstract & Conceptual (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
12 - Landscape (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
13 - Nature (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
14 - Pets (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
15 - Portraits & People (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
16 - Still Life (arranged objects) (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
17 - Sport & Event (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
18 - Street & Architecture (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
19 - Wildlife (ages 12-14) 4/27/2022
21 - Abstract & Conceptual (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
22 - Landscape (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
23 - Nature (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
24 - Pets (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
25 - Portraits & People (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
26 - Still Life (arranged objects) (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
27 - Sport & Event (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
28 - Street & Architecture (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
29 - Wildlife (ages 15+) 4/27/2022
Physically or Mentally Challenged Exhibitors
01 - Any Project by a Physically or Mentally Challenged Exhibitor 4/27/2022
Preserved Foods--Youth
01 - Preservevd Food Item (specify) (ages 9-12) 6/5/2022
02 - Vinegar (ages 9-12) 6/5/2022
11 - Preserved Food Item (specify) (ages 9-13+) 6/5/2022
12 - Vinegar (ages 13+) 6/5/2022
Quilting--Youth
01 - Quilting (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Quilting (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
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Quilting--Youth
Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts--Youth
01 - Scrapbook Layout (1 or 2 pages) (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Greeting Card (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
03 - Any Other Paper Craft (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Scrapbook Layout (1 or 2 pages) (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
12 - Greeting Card (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
13 - Any Other Paper Craft (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Sewing--Hand--Youth
01 - Any Hand Sewing (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Any Hand Sewing (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Sewing--Machine--Youth
01 - Clothing (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Accessories (bag, hat, pillow, etc.) (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
03 - Any Other (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
11 - Clothing (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
12 - Accessories (bag, hat, pillow, etc.) (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
13 - Any Other (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Table setting--Youth
01 - Table Setting (ages 9-12) 5/26/2022
02 - Table Setting (ages 13+) 5/26/2022
Woodworking--Youth
01 - Woodworking (ages 9-12) 4/27/2022
02 - Woodworking (ages 13+) 4/27/2022
Youth Organization (Scouts, Campfire, YMCA, etc.)
01 - Arts & Crafts 4/27/2022
02 - Fiber Arts 4/27/2022
03 - Fine Arts 4/27/2022
04 - Photography 4/27/2022
05 - Any Other 4/27/2022
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