Washington Evening Journal
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Entries sought for Iowa County Fair’s open class
Jun. 26, 2023 8:29 am
The Iowa County Fair is seeking exhibits for competition and display July 12-16 in their Open Class division. Exhibitors may be residents of Iowa County or surrounding counties and any age.
Departments include: Arts and Crafts, Photography, Hobbies, Heritage, Textiles, Quilts, Fruits and Vegetables, Flowers and Flower Show Arrangements, Products of the Kitchen (including canned foods), and a children's class for youth aged 12 years and under.
Items will be entered at Zentmire Hall on the fairgrounds on Monday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. or on Tuesday, July 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. Judging will follow, starting at noon. Entry fee is $1 per exhibit with these fees being used for cash awards to Best of Show exhibitors in each department.
For exhibit departments and rules, check out the fair website: theiowacountyfair.org then click on DOCUMENTS and 2023 OPEN CLASS FAIRBOOK. All exhibits will receive either a Best of Show, blue or red ribbon.
New this year are drawing prizes and extra cash awards for those who exhibit. Zentmire Hall will be open to the public starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, and daily through the last day of the fair July 16 for viewing of the exhibits.