HOME ARTS
Contact for Home Arts………………....... Renee (308) 631-4266
Exhibitors are allowed one entry per class only.
ELIGIBILITY
Any person who has a permanent address in Scotts Bluff County or is a member of a Scotts Bluff County Homemakers Club may enter items that have been completed between end of fair year 2023 and 2024. Any youth who belongs to a 4-H club in Scotts Bluff County but does not reside in Scotts Bluff County and his/her immediate family members (e.g. parents or siblings) may enter items in the Home Arts section of the Fair.
Entries may be made from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025. The County, Extension Educators, Superintendents, or anyone connected with any committee dealing with the Fair is not responsible in any way for any loss, theft, fire, breakage, accident or damage to exhibits for items left after release time. Any item accidentally damaged or lost before judging will automatically receive a purple; after judging the item will be placed by the judge of that division. No commercial advertising may be included on or in the item to be exhibited. Any person who is 14 years of age and under will be entered in the youth division. Any youth 7 and under years of age will receive a participation ribbon.
- Contestants will fill out entry tags.
- Assistance will be available on entry day, Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Premium money will be paid only on purple, blue and red exhibits. Premium money will be forfeited on any item not checked out during release hours.
- When entered, similar entries may be grouped as sets.
- Exhibits will be released between 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Items not picked up at this time will be at the Fair Office.
Anyone wishing to exhibit in the Open Class at the Nebraska State Fair will need to mail or transport their exhibit to Grand Island by the date set by State Fair. The State has an entry “Best in County Textile Arts, Quilts and Photo.”
Best in County is a special competition. Each county may select the best Textile, Arts, Quilt and Photo exhibit at their county fair and enter it in this competition. For additional information the state fair book can be found at https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/open-class-competitive-exhibits/. Best in County exhibits must be entered on a special form provided by and signed by the County Superintendent or County Fair official. As the entries are mailed back, the exhibitor will need to provide the proper return mailing supplies and insurance if desired.
QUILTS
Chairman: Ramona Giles
Premiums: Purple - $6.00, Blue - $4.00, Red - $2.00. Unless stated otherwise.
Hand Quilted-(Quilting Done by Hand)
Class 101 Appliqué
Class 102 Pieced
Class 103 Embroidery
Class 104 Cross Stitch
Class 105 Other, hand quilting techniques not listed
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion winners and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive a $20 and $10 gift certificate, respectively, from Prairie Pines Quilt Shop.
Machine Quilted-(Quilting Done by Machine)
Class 106 Appliqué
Class 107 Pieced
Class 108 Embroidery
Class 109 Cross Stitch
Class 110 Other, machine quilting techniques not listed
Other Types of Quilting
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 111 Table Runner pieced or appliqued
Class 112 Placemats
Class 113 Wall-hanging
Class 114 Other types of techniques not listed
Professionally Quilted – (QUILTED BY ANOTHER PERSON)
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $ 2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 115 Appliqué
Class 116 Pieced
Class 117 Embroidery
Class 118 Cross Stitch
Class 119 Other, techniques not listed
Comforter-not machine or hand quilted
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 120 Comforter
Baby Quilts
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 121 Appliqué
Class 122 Embroidery
Class 123 Flannel
Class 124 Comforter
Class 125 Hand Quilted
Class 126 Machine Quilted
Class 127 Other quilting techniques not listed
Miscellaneous Category
Class 128 Overall Miscellaneous - items that do not fit in any of the above classes-small items, purses, potholders.
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion winners and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive a $20 and $10 gift certificate from Platte Valley Vac & Sew.
TEXTILE ARTS
Chairman: Ramona Giles
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Counted Cross Stitch
Class 201 Afghan
Class 202 Baby Bibs
Class 203 Large frame design bigger than 8 x 10
Class 204 Small frame design smaller than 8 x 10
Class 205 Other types/style/technique not listed
Needlepoint
Class 206 Small Picture on plastic canvas
Class 207 Large Picture on plastic canvas
Class 208 Other needlepoint item not listed
Pillows
Class 209 Counted Cross Stitch
Class 210 Candle wicking
Class 211 Needlepoint
Class 212 Embroidery
Class 213 Latch Hook
Class 214 Appliqué, Pieced, or Patch Work
Class 215 Hand Quilted
Class 216 Machine Quilted
Class 217 Other, techniques not listed
Embroidery-Decorating Fabric Using a Needle
Class 218 Embroidered Linen item (e.g. tea towels, luncheon set, tablecloths, pillowcases, or similar items)
Class 219 Ribbon Embroidery
Class 220 Machine Embroidery
Class 221 Picture, small (perimeter less than 44”)
Class 222 Picture, large (perimeter 44” or more)
Class 223 Crewel Embroidery
Class 224 Candle Wicking
Class 225 Swedish Embroidery
Class 226 Brazilian Embroidery
Class 227 Other types of embroidery not listed
Hand or Machine Construction
Class 228 Machine Sewn item e.g. dress, jacket, vest, pillowcase, bag or purse, apron
Class 229 Hand Sewn Item
Class 230 Tied Fleece Blanket
Latch Hook
Class 231 Rug or Wall Hanging
Hand Woven Textile
Class 232 Hand Woven Article
Miscellaneous - items that do not fit into the above classes
Class 233 Miscellaneous overall
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive $20 and $10 gift cards from Wiedeman Financial Services.
KNITTING
Chairman: Karen Ott
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00 unless stated otherwise.
Baby Knitted
Class 301 Afghan
Class 302 Booties
Class 303 Miscellaneous
Knitting (Small)
Class 304 Sweater
Class 305 Vest
Class 306 Poncho/Cape/Stole
Class 307 Scarf
Class 308 Slippers
Class 309 Purse/Tote Bag
Class 310 Socks
Class 311 Lap Robe
Class 312 Miscellaneous
Knitting (Large)
Class 313 Afghan $6.00 $4.00 $2.00
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive $30 and $20 gift certificates from Brown Sheep Company.
CROCHETING
Chairman: Karen Ott
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00 unless stated otherwise.
Baby Crocheted
Class 314 Afghan
Class 315 Booties
Class 316 Baby Sets
Class 317 Miscellaneous
Crocheting (Small)
Class 318 Place Mat
Class 319 Doily
Class 320 Scarf
Class 321 Sweater
Class 322 Potholders
Class 323 Doll
Class 324 Wrap (Capes, Stoles, Ponchos)
Class 325 Vests
Class 326 Pillows
Class 327 Lap Robe
Class 328 Miscellaneous
Crocheting (Large)
Class 329 Afghan $6.00 $4.00 $2.00
Class 330 Bedspread $6.00 $4.00 $2.00
Class 331 Tablecloth $6.00 $4.00 $2.00 (54" and larger)
Class 332 Miscellaneous $6.00 $4.00 $2.00
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive $30 and $20 gift certificates from Brown Sheep Company.
HANDICRAFTS
Chairman: Corlyus Treffer
Please limit your entries to 10 per exhibitor.
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Participation under 5 yrs $.50
Class 401 Plaques
Class 402 Metal Work
Class 403 Plastic Canvas
Class 404 Rugs
Class 405 Novelty
Class 406 Stuffed Toy
Class 407 Bead Work
Class 408 Centerpiece
Class 409 Textile Painting
Class 410 Albums/Scrapbooking
Class 411 Felt
Class 412 Decoupage
Class 413 Clocks
Class 414 Macramé
Class 415 Plaster
Class 416 Jewelry
Class 417 Decorated Duds
Class 418 Baskets
Class 419 Wreaths
Class 420 Miscellaneous
Class 421 Home Schooled Projects
Class 422 Ceramic Stains
Class 423 Ceramic Glaze
Class 434 Ceramic Combination
Class 435 Lego’s (Mounted) - need to fit in cabinet or behind ropes for display.
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive $40 and $20 gift cards fromBob & Elaine Pile.
WOODWORKING
Chairman: Corlyus Treffer
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 601 Woods
Class 602 Carving
Adult Champion and Reserve Champion and Youth Champion and Reserve Champion winners will receive a $25 and $15 gift certificate from Carr-Trumbull Do-It-Center.
FINE ARTS
Chairman: Sue Martin
Age Groups for exhibiting Decorative and Dimensional Arts are as follows: Youth – 14 and under; Youth – 15 through 19; Adult – 20 and older.
Attention: Decorative arts items are hung on pegboards for display during the fair. Either attach picture screws and picture wire to the back of your frame or use canvas or make sure that the item can be hung on pegboard hooks. Do not use glue, masking tape, scotch tape, staples, or string for hanging your picture. They do not hold.
Decorative Arts
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 701 Oil
Class 702 Acrylic
Class 703 Watercolor
Class 704 Drawing
Class 705 Pastel
Class 706 Tempura
Class 707 Mixed Media
Class 708 Miscellaneous
Champions will receive $30 and Reserve Champions will receive $15 from Platte Valley Bank.
Dimensional Arts
Premiums: Purple - $3.00, Blue - $2.00, Red - $1.00
Class 709 Decoration on Wood, including Tole Painting
Class 710 Decoration on Metal
Class 711 Decoration on Glass
Class 712 Stained Glass
Class 713 China Painting
Class 714 Sculpturing
Class 715 Glass Etching
Class 716 Pottery
Class 717 Novelty
Class 718 Miscellaneous
Champions will receive $30 and Reserve Champions will receive $15 from Platte Valley Bank.