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    August 30 - September 2, 2024


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Shine Bright Showcase

The Shine Bright Showcase gives individuals with special needs the opportunity to show projects at the Calumet County Fair. It is open to all ages.

1. Individuals can show one item in each of the classes below at the Calumet County Fair through the Shine Bright Showcase as Open Class Exhibitors. If you enter each class that would be a total of 29 entries.

2. Each participant will pay the exhibitor’s fee which includes free admission into the fair.

3. Entries can be done on line or by mail.

4. Prizes will be awarded according to placing.

5. Entries must be made by July 31st. Open to all Shine Bright Showcase participants.

6. Face to Face judging will be on the Saturday before the fair from 10:00a.m. to Noon.

7. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the entry form please email Clara Hedrich at hedrichc5@gmail.com.

Department: SB 300
Division: 620 Arts and Crafts
Artwork will be judged on overall appearance ( Matting on painting/drawing is suggested). Artwork should also be easily displayed. Note, if your project is not matted, pin holes might be made from displaying the project.
Class 1: Acrylic Painting
Class 2: Oil Painting
Class 3: Water Color Painting
Class 4 Drawing of any Kind
Class 5 Any other Art & Craft not listed

Division 621 – Photography
Photographs will be judged on overall appearance (Matting on photograph is suggested) Photograph should be easily displayed. Note, if your photograph is not matted, pin holes might be made from displaying the photograph.
Class 1 One photo in color
Class 2 One photo in black and white
Class 3 Three to five photos in color
Class 4 Three to five photos in black and white
Class 5 Any other photograph not listed

Department: SB 300
Division: 620 Arts and Crafts
Artwork will be judged on overall appearance ( Matting on painting/drawing is suggested). Artwork should also be easily displayed. Note, if your project is not matted, pin holes might be made from displaying the project.
Class 1: Acrylic Painting
Class 2: Oil Painting
Class 3: Water Color Painting
Class 4 Drawing of any Kind
Class 5 Any other Art & Craft not Listed

Division 621 – Photography
Photographs will be judged on overall appearance (Matting on photograph is suggested) Photograph should be easily displayed. Note, if your photograph is not matted, pin holes might be made from displaying the photograph.
Class 1 One photo in color
Class 2 One photo in black and white
Class 3 Three to five photos in color
Class 4 Three to five photos in black and white
Class 5 Any other photograph not listed

Division 622 Woodworking
Article will be judged on overall appearance.
Class 1. Article made of wood, not painted.
Class 2. Article made of wood, painted.
Class 3. Article made of wood and other materials.
Class 4. Article repaired or refurbished.
Class 5. Any other article not listed

Division 623 Baking
Food will be judged on overall appearance.
Class 1. Cookies ( enter 4)
Class 2. Cupcakes (enter 4)
Class 3. Cake, decorated
Class 4. Cake, not decorated
Class 5. Bread (half loaf)
Class 6. Pie
Class 7. Any bars (brownies, lemon, etc.)
Class 8. Any other foods not listed

Division 624 Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting
Class 1. Knitting article
Class 2. Crocheting article
Class 3. Embroidery article
Class 4. Clothing article, for human
Class 5. Clothing article, for doll or barbie
Class 6. Any other sewing article, not listed

Entry Form