Why am I promoting the Evergreen State Fair?
 

I’ve always known that the local community of fiber artists are talented but seeing them day in and day out at the shop has solidified that perspective in me. Our customers, who are generous and kind in general, often show up in ways that surprise and delight me by creating objects from hooks, needles, and yarn that are absolutely beautiful and stunning.

I want all of them to have some time in the spotlight and this is one way to do so.

By entering an item (or more) into the Fair, YOU get to show the Fair attendees that the fiber arts are still around and valued by many. A friend or family member may be surprised to see YOUR object on display with a ribbon attached to it, or someone that knows YOU may find out that there was a hidden talent or connection that they missed.

I also believe that we all have an inner critic that needs to be proven wrong, and this could be the way you get it to just shut up. (I know that validation should not come from outside sources, but sometimes you just need to hear the good things about yourself from someone else.)

The Fair Open Class entries are closed for 2026.
Items need to be picked up on Tuesday, September 8th
(following Fair rules and information.)

START PLANNING YOUR ENTRY FOR NEXT YEAR!!
 

DID YOU KNOW?
The Danish System is used for judging which means each item is judged upon its own merit and has the potential for a blue ribbon. You will also receive the judging sheets with your item(s) upon pick up so you will know how well you did in the judging and get valuable feedback for how to improve in the future.

Specifics:
Your item(s) will be entered into the Open Class.
 

1. Open Class entries have different departments, rules, schedules, and entry dates. *See the department information in the exhibitor handbooks

2. Items must have been completed within the last 2 years.

3. Items MUST be Clean, Dry, and without odors. Entries will be refused if they do not meet these criteria.

4. Items must NOT have been entered into the Fair prior.

5. Items MUST have been the handwork of the registrant.

6. Judges will WANT to know if your design is self-patterned.

7. Each department has a Maximum number of items per registrant.
   *See the department information in the exhibitor handbooks 
    

Link to the Open Class page and Exhibitor Handbook pages:
Evergreen State Fair Open Class Information

Which Department should you enter?
 

Knit and Crochet full under 2 departments:
Department Q – Decorative Arts, Section 3 – Lace, Knit, & Crochet
Department R – Handspinning, Weaving, & Basketry

The difference? 
Department Q will accept all knit and crochet items with any yarn used.
Department R will accept knit and crochet items that use at LEAST 50% handspun yarn and it must have been handspun by the registrant.
 

I hope to see YOUR items when I visit the Evergreen State Fair this year!

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