Will County Fair Book 2024
Textiles, Knit, Afghan
DEPARTMENT M-2
VALERY DENBY, Superintendent
SYMANTHA HUFF, Asst. Superintendent
Entries Open Friday, July 26, 2024
Entries Close Monday, August 5, 2024 - 5:00 p.m.
Fair Theme: INTO THE FUTURE AND BACK TO OUR ROOTS!
Estimated Amount Offered $1,365.00
PICK UP YOUR PREMIUM CHECKS IN THE OFFICE BY 9:00 P.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH.
Entry Fee - $1.00 per entry
Limited to 2 entries under 1 class number.
Judging Time - 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024
DO NOT BRING EXHIBIT AT TIME OF REGISTERING ENTRY
Entries can be brought in the Main Exhibit Building Tues., Aug. 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 21 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sharp! - Building closes at 9:00 a.m. for judging.
Sunday, August 25th the fine arts building will close at 7:00 p.m. The building will then re-open once the entries are prepared for pickup, and will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Fine Arts exhibitors will enter/exit through the north gate on Sunday to pick up their exhibits.
ENTRIES WHICH HAVE WON 1ST PREMIUMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT OF PREVIOUS WILL COUNTY FAIRS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.
Entries must be in acceptable condition or be barred. Work done in the past two years will be eligible if in good condition and not soiled. Exhibitor tag must be securely attached to articles with a safety pin.
Entries must be the work of the exhibitor and entered in the name of the one making same. All articles must be handmade - machine work will not be eligible.
| Class No. | KNITTED ARTICLES | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 2405 | Rug | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2406 | Stole | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2407 | Dress | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2408 | Jacket | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2409 | Slippers | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2410 | Hand Bag | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2411 | Mittens | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2412 | Muffler | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2413 | Lady’s Sweater | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2414 | Lady’s Sweater, Sleeveless | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2415 | Man’s Sweater | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2416 | Man’s Sweater, Sleeveless | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2417 | Lady’s Bulky Knit Sweater | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2418 | Girl’s Sweater | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2419 | Boy’s Sweater | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2420 | Hat or Tam - Girl Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2421 | Hat or Tam - Boy Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2422 | Pony Tail Hat | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2423 | Poncho or Cape | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2424 | Vest | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2425 | Socks | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2426 | Shawl | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2427 | Scarf | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2428 | Headband | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2429 | Bracelet | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2430 | Any Other Article | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2431 | Best of Show (No Entry Number Required) | $5.00 & Rosette | ||
| CROCHETED AFGHANS - HANDMADE (variegated yarn considered one color) | ||||
| 2432 | Broomstick | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2433 | Granny - One Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2434 | Granny - Two or more Colors or Patriotic | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2435 | Hairpin | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2436 | Medallion | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2437 | Mile-A-Minute | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2438 | Ripple - one to three colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2439 | Ripple - four or more colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2440 | Shell | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2441 | Any Pattern - one color only | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2442 | Any Pattern - two or more colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2443 | Baby Afghan - one color only | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2444 | Baby Afghan - two or more colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2445 | Best of Show (No Entry Number Required) | $5.00 & Rosette | ||
| CROCHETED ARTICLES | ||||
| 2446 | Poncho | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2447 | Hat - Girl Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2448 | Hat - Boy Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2449 | Dressed Doll | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2450 | Hat and Scarf Set | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2451 | Handkerchief, Hemstitched Crocheted Edge | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2452 | Pin Cushion | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2453 | Dish Cloth | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2454 | Mittens | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2455 | Toilet Tissue Cover | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2456 | Jewelry | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2457 | Sweater | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2458 | Dress, Child | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2459 | Vest | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2460 | Handbag | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2461 | Shell | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2462 | Bedroom Slippers | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2463 | Shawl | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2464 | Collar | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2465 | Novelty Article | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2466 | Any Other Garment, Not Listed | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2467 | Best of Show (No Entry Number Required) | $5.00 & Rosette | ||
| KNITTED AFGHANS - HOMEMADE | ||||
| 2468 | Aran - Fisherman | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2469 | Cable | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2470 | Fan | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2471 | Ripple - one to three colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2472 | Ripple - four or more colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2473 | Any Pattern - one color only | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2474 | Any Pattern - two or more colors | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2475 | Baby Afghan | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2476 | Best of Show (No Entry Number Required) | $5.00 & Rosette | ||
| FLEECE ITEMS | ||||
| 2477 | Fleece Blanket - One Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2478 | Fleece Blanket - Prints | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2479 | Fleece Blanket - Animals | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2480 | Fleece Blanket - Girl Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2481 | Fleece Blanket - Boy Color | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2482 | Fleece Blanket - Baby | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2483 | Fleece Blanket - Patriotic | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2484 | Fleece Scarf | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2485 | Fleece Hat | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2486 | Best of Show | $5.00 & Rosette | ||
| PILLOWS | ||||
| 2487 | Crocheted Top | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2488 | Knitted Top | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2489 | Needlepoint Top | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2490 | Latch Hook Top | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2491 | Crewel Top | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2492 | Embroidered Top, Not Crewel | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2493 | Quilted | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2494 | Novelty | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2495 | Thread Count Cross-stitch | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2496 | Candlewick Top | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2497 | Lace Net Darning | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2498 | Quillow | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| 2499 | Best of Show (No Entry Number Required) | $5.00 & Rosette | ||
| 2500 | CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD | TROPHY |