Special Contests – Adult, Junior, Family & Group
75 Years – What a Ride!
Coordinator: Charlie Barboni, Fair Office
Judges:
Robert Abrams, Ceramic & Sculpture Artist , Art Instructor & Gallery Owner, Emeryville
Heidi LaGrasta, Executive Director, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato
Edgar Furlong, National Award Winning Fiber Artist & Art Instructor, Novato
Timeline & Rules
Eligibility
Entry Forms Due
Entry Limit
Entry Fee
 Open to California residents.
 On or before Thursday, May 12, 5 pm, Fair Office
 Two Entries per Class, unless otherwise noted
 $5 Per Entry – Adults  $3 Per Entry – Juniors
Fee must accompany Entry Form.
Exhibits Received  2 Days Friday, June 10, 3 pm to 7 pm, Exhibit Hall
& Saturday, June 11, 10 am to 5 pm, Exhibit Hall
Exhibits Released  Tuesday, July 5, 12 Noon to 7 pm, Exhibit Hall
1. Local and State Rules govern this competition.
2. Eligibility: Open to all residents of the USA.
3. Entry Procedure: Entry form must be filed in advance of receiving date.
Entry forms may be obtained at the Fair Office, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San
Rafael, CA 94903. You may also enter online at marinfair.org.
4. Exhibit Reclaim: Entries must be picked up on release day. Entries will
only be released by presenting your claim check, personal identification, or a
signed letter of authorization from the exhibitor.
5. Liability: Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of
work; however, the Fair will not be responsible for loss or damage which may
occur from any cause. Submission of entries implies acceptance of all
conditions stated in these rules.
6. General: Accepted works shall NOT BE REMOVED from the show prior to
pickup dates as stated in these rules. Works must remain as installed.
 Score Card for Judging Special Contests 
Appearance - Total Effect (Overall Design and Proportion)-------- 30%
Workmanship - How Is It Made? -------------------------------------- 35%
Originality - Creativity ----------------------------------------------------- 35%
Total Score------- 100%
NEW! FRAME UP!
Rules –
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Make and/or Decorate a Picture Frame.
There are no restrictions on the materials you can use to make or decorate your
picture frame. You may use any combination of two and three dimensional objects,
fabric, glued on objects, recycled or earth-friendly material, etc. Be creative!
Maximum size for frame is 18” x 18”.
Junior Division 305
Frame Up!
Junior Entry Fee – $3 per entry
C l a s s Junior Categories
54 Picture Frame – made or decorated by an exhibitor 5 through 8 years of age
55 Picture Frame – made or decorated by an exhibitor 9 through 12 years of age
56 Picture Frame – made or decorated by an exhibitor 13 through 15 years of age
57 Picture Frame – made or decorated by an exhibitor 16 through 18 years of age
58 Picture Frame – made by a group of two or more exhibitors 5 - 18 years
American System of Judging – Awards Offered per Class
1st Place - $20 & Ribbon  2nd Place - $15 & Ribbon  3rd Place - $10 & Ribbon
4th Place - $5 & Ribbon  5th Place - $5 & Ribbon
Honorable Mentions (Awarded at judges’ discretion) --------------------------- Ribbons
Best of Show Frame Up! (Junior) – $25 & Rosette Ribbon
sponsored by ~ Suzie Pollak, San Rafael
Special Awards for Frame Up! (Junior)
Most Creative Entry, Best Workmanship & Best Fair Theme –
$10 Each & Rosette Ribbon
Adult Division 25
Frame Up!
Adult Entry Fee – $5 per entry
C l a s s Adult – Family – Group Categories
59 Picture Frame – made or decorated by an adult, 19 years or older
60 Picture Frame – made or decorated by a group of two or more adults
American System of Judging – Awards Offered per Class
1st Place - $40 & Ribbon  2nd Place - $30 & Ribbon  3rd Place - $20 & Ribbon
4th Place - $10 & Ribbon  5th Place - $5 & Ribbon
Honorable Mentions (Awarded at judges’ discretion) --------------------------- Ribbons
Best of Show Frame Up! (Adult, Family, or Group) – $50 & Rosette
Ribbon – sponsored by ~ Charlie Barboni, Hicks Valley
Special Awards for Frame Up! (Adult, Family, or Group)
Most Creative Entry, Best Workmanship & Best Fair Theme –
$20 Each & Rosette Ribbon
If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation
to participate in a County program, service or activity, requests for
accommodations may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice),
415-473-3232 (TDD/TTY), or send an email to Disability Access at
least four work days in advance of the event. Copies of documents
are available in alternative formats, upon request.