Diane Sutton, Trustee, 474-4986 | Katie Schneider, Chairperson, 474-3916 Marie Kazmierczak, Barbara Geron, Cinda Justice, Brenda Young
Weta Mae Leist, Phyllis Kohli, Joyce Butts, Stephanie Swackhammer
Sue Tussing, Edith Everett, Steve Spicer, Bonnie Betz
Ruth Uland, John Butts, Liz Chrismer, Emily Clark
Linda Easter

The Pumpkin Show Committee shall not be liable or responsible for any damage, loss or injury to any of the projects exhibited. However, the Committee will take every precaution possible to protect exhibitors from loss or damage to all articles entered and exhibited in the various classes.

Definition of Trading Area: Trading Area as specified in the premium book is the area within a 17 mile radius of the City of Circleville and including all of Pickaway County.

Pumpkin Show Headquarters is located at 159 East Franklin Street, Telephone 474-7000.

PREMIUMS: Except where noted premiums will be in Sections I and V, First, $6.00; Second, $4.00; Third, $2.00. In Sections II, III, IV: First, $4.00; Second, $3.00; Third, $2.00.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Entries to be made at 159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio between 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. on Monday evening, October 15, or 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 16.
2. Each person exhibiting will be limited to one exhibit in each class or division.
3. All work must be handmade or hand decorated and must be the work of the person in whose name it is entered. The only exception to this rule are entries in Section 1, Classes 1, 5, 6B, 6C, & 20 and in Section II, Class 16.
4. No exhibit will be released before 10:00 A.M. Sunday and must be picked up no later than 12:30 P.M. Sunday. (Premiums will be paid at this time).
5. Entries must be from Pickaway County or the Circleville Trading Area.
6. Articles which have won a top prize in the past are not eligible for competition.
7. All pictures, plaques and wall hangings MUST be WIRED for safety in hanging. Please use wire or heavy cord. SAW-TOOTH HANGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SECTION I
(Quilts, Spreads, Afghans and Coverlets)
(Give pattern name, if known, at time of registration)
Classes 2, 4, 8A, 8 B, 9, 10A, 10B, 11A, and 12A must be hand quilted

Class 1. Old quilts must be in good condition. Must be at least 40 years old. A short written history of the quilt may be pinned to it to add interest to the display.
Class 2. New quilt must be less than 10 years old and must not show wear. Three prizes will be available for each division. The entire quilt must be the work of the exhibitor and handquilted. An exhibitor may enter one quilt in each division.
Division A - Best Quilted (Quilting must be done by one person)
Division B - Appliqued
Division C - Pieced
Division D - Cross stitched and/or other embroidery.
Division E - Mixed techniques, 2 or more
A Grand Prize Quilt will be selected from the entries in this class.
The award will be $25.00 and a rosette.
Class 3. Any kind of New Quilt, made and quilted by an exhibitor aged 65 or more years.
Class 4. Any kind of New Quilt Top, made by one or more persons and quilted by another
Class 5. Commemorative or Holiday Quilt. A quilt made to honor a special group or event May be old or new and need not have been made by the exhibitor
Class 6. Any kind of new quilt, machine quilted:
A. By Exhibitor
B. By Another
C. Commercially
Class 7. Lap Quilt or Throw- Longest side 60” or less. A. Hand Quilted B. Machine Quilted
Class 8. A Small Quilt for a baby’s bed.
A. Pieced or Appliquéd
B. Preprint
C. Machine Quilted
Class 9. Miniature Quilt, maximum size 24”x 24”, a scaled down version of full size pattern (with sleeve and dowel for hanging)
Class 10. Quilted Wall Hanging (with sleeve and dowel for hanging)
A. Pieced or Appliquéd
B. Preprint
C. Machine-Quilted.
Class 11. Beginner’s Class: First time to enter Pumpkin Show as a quilting exhibitor. A quilt any size:
A. Hand Quilted
B. Machine Quilted
Class 12. Beginner’s Class: First time to enter Pumpkin Show as a quilting exhibitor. Any item other than a quilt.
A. Hand Quilted
B. Machine Quilted
Class 13. Needlework using a preprinted panel
Class 14. Crocheted or knitted bedspread or tablecloth (an exhibitor may enter both a spread & a tablecloth in this class)
Class 15. Handmade Afghan, crocheted
Class 16. Handmade Afghan, knitted
Class 17. Baby Afghan, A. knitted B. crocheted
Class 18. A Bed Cover or Spread, cannot be quilted, knitted or crocheted. May be tacked or tied.
Class 19. Antique woven coverlet. If known, a brief account of the history may be pinned to coverlet.

SECTION II
Articles for the Home

Class 1. Rugs: Hooked with fabric
A – Large Rugs - length and width 24” or larger on one side
B – Small Piece – length and width less than 24” on one side
Class 2. Latch Hook - with precut yarn
A – Large Rug - length and width 24” or larger on one side
B – Small Piece -length and width less than 24” on one side
Class 3. Any other kind of rug
Class 4. Hand made rug used as a wall hanging (with sleeve and dowel for hanging)
Class 5. Needlework for the kitchen-Pot holders, appliance covers, or other needlework
Class 6. Needlework for the bathroom
Class 7. Needlework accessories for the home
Class 8. Crocheted piece or set to be used for home decoration
Class 9. Crocheted or embroidery trimmed pillowcases, pair
Class 10. Embroidered piece or set to be used for home decoration
Class 11. Embroidery trimmed table cover or luncheon set
Class 12. Crewel Embroidery (may be framed- see Rule 7)
Class 13. Counted Cross Stitch Pictures (see Rule 7)
Class 14. Cross Stitch- any article except framed pictures
Class 15. Needlepoint, petit point
Class 16. Antique Needlework - must be at least 50 years old.
Class 17. Pillows- may be decorated
Class 18. Home decorating accessories (non-fabric) no pictures
Class 19. Accessories for the home, using a natural material (such as gourd, nuts, dried flowers)
Class 20. A decorating accessory for a child’s room
Class 21. Hand or machine quilted home accessories (no pre-quilted fabric)
Class 22. Christmas decorations for the tree
Class 23. Christmas decorations for the table or mantle
Class 24. Christmas decorations for the wall or door ( must hang for exhibiting)
Class 25. Christmas stockings
Class 26. Christmas tree skirt
Class 27. Pictures framed- any medium except crewel or counted cross stitch. Fine Arts Paintings must be entered in Art Show.
Class 28. Plaques- must have solid back, but no frame (see rule 7)
Class 29. Wall hangings ((rug wall hangings should be entered in Section II, Class 4) (with sleeve and dowel for hanging)

SECTION III
Clothing and Accessories

Class 1. Sweaters
A. Knitted
B. Crocheted
Class 2. Knitted or Crocheted jacket, coat, dress or suit
Class 3. Knitted or Crocheted shawl, stole, cape, vest
Class 4. Knitted or Crocheted socks, mittens or accessories
Class 5. Knitted or Crocheted baby clothing through size three
Class 6. Knitted or Crocheted children’s clothing.
Class 7. Baby Clothing through size three (no hand knitted or crocheted garments)
Class 8. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for child under six
Class 9. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for child six through ten
Class 10. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for person over ten
Class 11. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for Adult Casual Wear – may be suits, dresses or pants ensembles for man or women
Class 12. Fashions sewn by exhibitor for a Party: A. Daytime or “After 6” dresses or ensembles. B. Bridal Party (incl. Mother of the bride/groom, guest etc.), Pageant, Prom Dresses (may have entry in both A & B in the class only)
Class 13. Seasonal Costumes: Just for Fun (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc)
Class 14. Man or Woman’s vest or Jacket(no hand knitted or crocheted garments)
Class 15. Children’s clothing Compliments
Class 16. Clothing Compliments
A. Accessories for man and woman
B. Jewelry
Class 17. Decorated and/or embellished article of clothing. A. sweatshirts. B. Any other item
Class 18. Toys

Class 19. Dolls, handmade by exhibitor

Class 20. Doll Clothes

SECTION IV Crafts

Class 1. Ceramics, article using a commercial mold:
Division A. Glazed
Division B. Stained
Division C. Dry Brush
Division D. Mixed Media (combined techniques)
Division E. Any other techniques
A ceramic entry is limited to no more than six pieces. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in any one division and no more than 2 entries in Class 1.
Class 2. Ceramics or sculpture, hand molded
Class 3. Woodcrafts A. Furniture B. Other
Class 4. Wood Carving
Class 5. Wood Burning
Class 6. Gourd Art
Class 7. Bird Houses- hand made and/or decorated
Class 8. “Come Into My Garden” any craft using a garden theme
Class 9. Handmade Craft Using a Pumpkin Theme
Class 10. Halloween Craft
Class 11. weaving
Class 12. Basketry
Class 13. Decorative Painting on medium other than canvas or paper A. Tole B. Folk or Primitive Painting
Class 14. Leather Work
Class 15. Stained Glass
Class 16. Miniatures
Class 17. Rubber Stamping
Class 18. Scrapbooking- decorated scrapbooks and photo albums
A. Cover only
B. Whole Album
Class 19. 3-Dimensional Art
Class 20. Soft Sculpture and/or trapunto
Class 21. Pioneer and Old World Crafts
Class 22. Treasures From Trash
Class 23. Hobbies & Collections. Exhibits made up of small items must be securely attached to a board not to exceed 36”x36”. It may be covered with clear plastic. Larger items will be allocated display space not to exceed 36”x36”. Collections of coins, currency or stamps will not be accepted. Include a small history or explanation.
Class 24. Pumpkin Man, woman or child with emphasis on use of natural material. May be any organized group project (school, church, or similar group). May be set on table or floor. Space not to exceed 48”x48”. Life Size

Premiums for this class: $10.00 first place, regular premium for 2nd and 3rd.

SECTION V - JUVENILE/YOUTH CLASSES

Class 1. Quilt made by exhibitor:
A. 12 years of age and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 2. Christmas decorations made by an exhibitor
A. 12 years of age and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 3. Clothing made by exhibitor:
A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 4. Decorated and/or embellished article of clothing
A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 5. Knitting ,crocheting, counted cross-stitch. May be clothing or home decorating item.
A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 6. Needlework, Novelties, Toys, Kitchen or Fassion Accessories (no clothing)
A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 7. Ceramics using a commercial mold
A. Age 12 years and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 8. Ceramics or sculptures, hand molded by exhibitor
A. Age 12 years and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 9. Woodcrafts
A. Age 12 years and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 10. Handmade craft using a Pumpkin Theme
A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 11. Pioneer and Old World Crafts
A. Age 12 years and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 12. Juvenile crafts other than needlework or ceramics. No Christmas decorations
A. Age 12 years and under
B. Age 13-18
C. School Art Projects
Class 13. Treasures From Trash A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18
Class 14. 3-D Art
A. Age 12 and under
B. Age 13-18

EXHIBITION ONLY. Exhibits will be accepted in any class for Exhibition Only. This is for those who wish to share their work and not have it judged.

SECTION II, CLASS 13 Class may be divided at the discretion of the director if number warrant.

SECTION V CLASS 12C is reserved for teachers entering class projects. No individual entries in this division.

PUMPKIN AWARD A special rosette and trophy will be presented to the entry in Sections I through IV which, in the opinion of the judges, has made the best use of a pumpkin or pumpkins in its design. A special rosette will be given to one entry in Section V for the best use of a pumpkin or pumpkins in its design.

BEST OF SHOW AWARDS Judges will select one entry in each section. Premium award will be doubled on each Best of Show entry. Should the Grand Prize new quilt also receive a Best of Show award, the total premium for the entry will be $35.00. Best of Show Rosettes will be given to a Juvenile 12 years and under and a Youth 13-18 for the best entry selected from all the Juvenile classes in Sections V.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION may be made until October 13th by calling Diane at 740-474-4986. Entry tags for pre-registered entries may be picked up at eh desk at the time exhibits are brought in for exhibit.