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2019 OC Fair fair-themed projects & more for ages 3 -12
CONTACTMegan Riel, Program CoordinatorOffice (714) 708-1553 Voicemail (714) 708-1519 (after June 23) [email protected] Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2 0 1 9 I M P O R TA N T D AT E S t o r e m e m b e rOnline registration opens February 4 - OC Fair runs July 12- August 11, 2019
In-Person Entry Help Days ....................Monday & Tuesday, May 20 - 21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Entry Deadline ...............................................Friday, May 24, by 6 p.m.
Entry Delivery .................................................Saturday, June 22, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Awards Ceremony .......................................Saturday, August 10, 12:30 p.m.
Entry Pickup .....................................................Tuesday, August 13, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SRules ............................................................................................................................... 1
Eligibility / Entry Limit / Exhibitor Ticket / How to Enter ..................................................................2
Help with Entering / Entry Delivery / Entry Pickup ......................................................................3
Judging / Awards / Awards Ceremony ..............................................4
Divisions .................................................................................................................... 5-9Division 100 Color Acres of Fun, ages 3-4Division 301 & 101 Fair FoodiesDivision 302 & 102 Art from Recycled MaterialDivision 303 & 103 Fair Fun with LEGOS®Division 304 & 104 “Acres of Fun” Poster ArtDivision 306 & 307 Drawing & Painting, Ages 9-12Division 308 Kids Photography, Ages 9-12Division 361 & 106 Collections, Ages 5-12
Kids Contests & Entertainment ..................................................................9Family Entertainment & Magic Workshop
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R U L E S1. Local and State Rules govern this competition.
2. Exhibitors are responsible for reading the Competition Guidelines and must abide by them.
3. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at (714) 708-1553 or email [email protected]. Inquiries will be responded to within 72 business hours. Personal assistance is also available on Help Days; see “Help With Entering” on page 2.
4. Entry fees are non-refundable There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no-refund policy.
5. All entries must have been completed within the last year.
6. Display and location of entry is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. No entry will be accepted where an exhibitor describes conditions under which they will exhibit or how the entry must be displayed.
7. Work must be finished; no incomplete or work in progress will be accepted.
8. Entries with small parts or multiple objects must be secured on a sturdy base or packaged so it does not get separated from the exhibit.
9. Delivered entries not following the rules for media, size and proper presentation will be disqualified.
10. Final acceptance of the entry will be left to the discretion of the Program Coordinator.
11. Due to the family-oriented theme of the OC Fair, no work dealing with drug use, obscenity, defamatory statements, violence or gang activity, satanic or cult themes or other offensive or objectionable content will be accepted. This is at the discretion of the OC Fair staff.
12. Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, neither the State of California nor the OC Fair & Event Center will be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the OC Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries.
13. Exhibits must be picked up on Entry Pickup Day. Failure to do so may result in the items being discarded.
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E L I G I B I L I T YOpen to youth ages 3-12 (by July 12, 2019) who live, attend school, or are club members in Orange County. Contests & Entertainment are open to youth of all ages.
E N T R Y L I M I TSee specific Divisions
O C E x h i b i t o r F A I R T I C K E T• Exhibitors will receive one (1) 2019 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry delivery. • One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry. • Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open.
H O W T O E N T E R
Online Entry Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2019, by 6 p.m.
1. Review the Kids Category Rules and OC Fair Guidelines.2. Choose from the Divisions and Classes listed on pages 5-9.3. Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com and pay the entry fee (per entry).4. If entering into Kids Photography, you will be asked to upload your entry after submitting. See the Entry
Tutorial below for instructions.
Exhibitor Name• Please enter using the child’s name as it will appear on the display tag. • Last year’s accounts are no longer valid. All entrants must create a new account.• In box labeled “Pay Premiums to,” please write the name of a parent or adult who will accept any
possible cash awards.
Entry Confirmation • An email notification and confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received.• If the email confirmation does not arrive shortly after submitting payment, please check your Spam/
Junk folder before contacting the OC Fair.
Entry Fees• Entry fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). • No refunds will be issued.
Youth Divisions - $3 per entry.Blue Ribbon Kids - NO ENTRY FEE
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H E L P W I T H E N T E R I N GPhone: During office hours at (714) 708-1553Email: [email protected]
For additional help: Entry Tutorial - FAQs Image Preparation Guide.
In-Person Help DaysMay 20 & 21 (Monday & Tuesday), 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Located in the OC Fair Administration Building.• Park in Lot F located inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive.• View map.
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Delivery Date: Saturday, June 22, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.• One participation ribbon will be to given each exhibitor on Entry Delivery Day.• Late deliveries will not be accepted.
Where to Deliver Entries• OC Promenade between Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries. • Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with detailed information.
Claim Checks• Will be provided when exhibits are delivered.• Claim checks are required to pick up your entry on Entry Pickup Day.• Entries may be delivered by someone other than the exhibitor.
Download entry delivery map
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Pickup Date: Tuesday, August 13, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the Explorium Tent
• An entry pickup map will be emailed to you.• Claim check or photo ID is required for pick up. • If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. • Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded. • The OC Fair & Event Center is not responsible for exhibits left after this date.
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Entry Delivery: Saturday June 24, 2019, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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SiloSiloBuildingBuilding
CenturyCenturyBarnBarn
CourtyardCourtyard
AmphitheatrePacific
AmphitheatrePacific
Show RingShow RingBajaBaja
Spectra
Equestrian Center
Safety & Security
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Arlington Dr. Arlington Dr.
‘Swine Tent’
Blue Gate
CorpYard
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CentennialFarm
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Heroes HallHeroes Hall
Plaza PacificaPlaza Pacifica
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Yellow Gate
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Newport MesaChurch
Civic Center Park
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J u d g i n gYouth DivisionsPlaced using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries.
• Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. • There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per class. • All Blue Awards will then compete, using the American Judging System, for Best of Class.• Those chosen for Best of Class will compete for Division Winner.
Blue Ribbon Kids• All Blue Ribbon Kids (ages 3-8) receive a special ribbon. • The entries are not judged and are not eligible for cash awards.
Judging CriteriaYouth entries are judged on appearance, workmanship, creativity/originality and an overall score.
Reassignment of Entry Division or ClassJudges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate Division or Class or may combine Divisions or Classes to create an adequate judging pool. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of exhibitors to enter work in the appropriate Class. Failure to enter the appropriate Class may result in disqualification.
Disqualified EntriesIf an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries.
A W A R D S• Awards available are different per Division and depicted in each Division description.• The OC Fair Exhibitor Renaissance Award will recognize an Adult and Youth individual with multiple
skill-sets that has entered in judged competitions. See OC Fair Exhibition Awards for more details.• Exhibitors will receive awarded ribbons on Entry Pickup Day.• Award checks will be made payable to the contact name indicated on the entry form and mailed within
30 days after the close of the 2019 OC Fair.
Judging Results• All entries will be displayed in the Explorium Tent with any awards received. • Results will be posted online around the second week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results.• Please do not call or email for competition results.
A w a r d s C e r e m o n y Saturday, August 10, 12:30 p.m.
• Hosted on the Explorium Stage.• Best of Show, Division Winner, Judges’ Award, Best of Class and Most Creative recipients will be sent an
invitation to attend and be recognized at the ceremony.• Invitations will be sent to the address provided at entry registration. • All exhibitors and the general public are welcome to attend the ceremony.
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fair foodiesThe OC Fair Foodies are back! Make a sculpture of your favorite Fair Foodie. You can use paper-mâché, fabric, plastic, styrofoam or recycled items.
• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 12 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• All entries must be mounted securely to a steady
base.
AWARDSBest of Class ........$35Most Creative ......$20Judges’ Award ....$10
DIVISION 101fair foodies, ages 5-8
• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon and are not eligible for cash awards.
Class 01: Any Item
DIVISION 301fair foodies, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10
Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12
Art from recycled materialTwo- or three-dimesional artwork made from 80 percent recycled materials. Include a description of the original uses of the item.
• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 12 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch• Entry Fee: $3 per entry
AWARDSBest of Class ........$35Most Creative ......$20Judges’ Award ....$10
DIVISION 102art from recycled material, ages 5-8
• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon and are not eligible for cash awards.
Class 01: Any Item
DIVISION 302art from recycled material, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10
Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12
OC Fair Foodies
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DIVISION 100color acres of fun, ages 3-4
• Print out a copy of this page onto cardstock and color to show us your favorite acre of fun.
• Entry limit: 1 per child.• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon
and are not eligible for cash awards.
Class 01: Any Item
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Fair Fun with LEGOS® Design and Build with LEGOS® to create your favorite part of the OC Fair. We have “acres of fun” filled with food, rides and agriculture, and much more. Get creative and make sure your creation is attached to a steady base.
• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 12 inch x 12 inch x 12 inch• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• No kits please.
AWARDSBest of Class ........$35Most Creative ......$20Judges’ Award ....$10
DIVISION 103fair fun with legos®, ages 5-8
• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon and are not eligible for cash awards.
Class 01: Any Item
DIVISION 303fair fun with legos®, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10
Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12
acres of fun poster artCreate a poster showing the theme at the 2019 OC Fair. You may use chalk, watercolor, pencil, crayons, markers, etc.
• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 11-inch x 17-inch poster paper.• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• Write your name on the back of the poster.• Posters will be laminated by the OC Fair.
AWARDSBest of Class ........$35Most Creative ......$20Judges’ Award ....$10
DIVISION 104poster art, ages 5-8
• Blue Ribbon Kids are free to enter, receive a special ribbon and are not eligible for cash awards.
Class 01: Any Item
DIVISION 304poster art, ages 9-12Class 01: Any Item, ages 9-10
Class 02: Any Item, ages 11-12
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kids photographyShow us the best photograph you’ve taken.
• Entry Limit: 1 per class• Size Limit: Must be less than 3MB.• Age Limit: Ages 9-12 only• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• Upload entries during your submission process. See
Help With Entering on page 2 for details.• Submit a physical 4”x6” unframed and unmounted
photo. Include the exhibitor’s first and last name and age on the back of the photo.
• Entry must be original artwork created by the artist whose name appears on the entry form.
• Group work is not allowed.
awardsDivision Winner ..$40Best of Class ........$35Most Creative ......$20Judges’ Award ....$10
DIVISION 308kids photoGRAPHYEach entry includes a digital upload as well as submitting a physical 4”x6” unframed & unmounted photo.
Class 01: Color ImageFrom a single original exposure.
Class 02: Black & White Image From a single original exposure. Sepia-toned is acceptable.
Class 03: Candid ShotFrom a single, original exposure.
Class 04: Digitally Manipulated Image Using your cellphone or digital camera, take an original photo and significantly change the photo using a cell phone app or computer program.
drawing & paintingAre you a budding artist? Create an original drawing or painting to show off your talent!
• Entry Limit: 1 per child• Size Limit: 8 1/2” x 11” max (including frame)• Age Limit: Ages 9-12 only• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• Include name and age of artist on back of artwork.• Media Accepted: Art using pastels, oils, acrylics,
pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, pen and pencil, scratch board and watercolor.
• No school work, e.g. Meet the Masters.
AWARDSBest of Show ........$50Division Winner ..$40Most Creative ......$20Judges’ Award ....$10
DIVISION 306drawingClass 01: Any Item
DIVISION 307paintingClass 01: Any Item
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Family entertainmentThe Explorium stage will host Contests & Entertainment every hour of the Fair. Please see billboard in front of Explorium for details.
magic workshopSaturday, July 2711am-2pm
The OC Magicians’ Club and the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 313, will be holding a free Future Magicians’ Workshop in the Explorium tent.
No online entry required.
collectionsDo you have a super cool collection you’d like to show off to OC Fair visitors?
• Entry Limit: 2 per child• Entry Fee: $3 per entry• See Collections Competition Guide for rules and
awards.• Youth Collections, ages 5 to 12 only, will be
displayed in the Explorium Tent.
DIVISION 106blue ribbon kids collections, ages 5-8
• Blue Ribbon Kids receive a special ribbon and are not eligible for cash awards.
• No entry fee required
Class 01: Any, specify
DIVISION 361junior collections, ages 9-12Class 01: Toys, Dolls, Games & Novelty Items
Class 02: All Other, specify