Submitted by Thurston County Fair
Several open class contest entries are due today and through this weekend, with the final open class contest entries due Monday, July 29 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Be sure to get your open class photography, foods, hobbies and crafts, art and flowers entered for your chance to win!
Open Class Photography: 3–7 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27
Whether you prefer landscapes or portraits, people or animals, black and white or full color, there’s an open class photography contest that has you framed perfectly. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for a complete list of categories and requirements.
Open Class Hobbies and Crafts: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27
Quality and craftsmanship are alive and well in workshops and craft rooms throughout Thurston County. Enter your woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, dolls, models, and countless other handicrafts in dozens of hobby and craft contests. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for a complete list of categories and requirements.
Open Class Art: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday, July 28
There’s a contest for every age and almost every medium. Bring your paintings, sketches and drawings, miniatures and sculptures ready for display. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for a complete list of categories and requirements.
Open Class Baking: 3-7 p.m. on Monday, July 29
Enter your favorite yeast or quick breads, cakes, cookies, candies, or pies. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for a complete list of categories.
Open Class Preserved Foods: 3-7 p.m. on Monday, July 29
Enter your canned fruits and vegetables, pickles, sauces, jams and jellies, vinegars, meats, and dehydrated foods, plus many more preserved foods. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for a complete list of categories.
Open Class Honey: 3-7 p.m. on Monday, July 29
From Water White to Dark Amber and everything in between, test your cache of golden honey against the best in the South Sound in the open class honey contests. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for contest rules and requirements.
Open Class Floral: 4–8 p.m. on Monday, July 29
From aster to zinnias and everything in between, there are dozens of floral contests for cut flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs, bulbs, container gardens—the list is nearly endless. Check the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide for a complete list of categories.
All of the information and details you need to compete in these final open class home contests are in the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide. The guide also includes information on entry forms, camping, and this year’s calendar of events from July 31 through August 4. Download the complete 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide at www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair/exhibitor_guide.htm.
For more information on the 2013 Thurston County Fair Exhibitor’s Guide, contest entry forms or other fair activities, contact the Thurston County Fair Office at (360) 786-5453 or visit www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair.
