Junior Department
CREATIVE WRITING
Coordinator: Charlie Barboni, Fair Office
Judges: Bob Beaumont, Oakland, Published Haikuist
Jay Gamel, Kenwood, Freelance Writer and Editor Kenwood Press
Penn Mullen, San Rafael, Author of Children’s Books & Teacher of Creative Writing
Margaret Starr, Santa Rosa, Graduate of Sonoma State, Language Concentration
Timeline & Rules
Entry Forms Due 
Entry Limit 
Entry Fee 
Exhibits Received 
On or before Thursday, May 12, 5 pm, Fair Office
Two Entries per Exhibitor per Class
None
2 Days Friday, June 10, 3 pm to 7 pm, &
Saturday, June 11, 10 am to 5 pm, Exhibit Hall
Exhibits Released  Tuesday, July 5, 12 Noon to 7 pm, Exhibit Hall
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Entries MUST BE ORIGINAL and will be judged on originality, form,
structure and neatness.
Articles must be neatly mounted -- maximum size 12” x 18”. Multiple
page entries may be submitted in a paper or plastic folder. Entries
smaller than 8 ½” x 11” or larger than 12” x 18” will not be accepted.
There should be no grades or comments on entries by teachers.
No names must appear on front of entries. Include name, phone
number, and Division & Class on back of entries.
Entries being submitted by teachers for their students should also
include teacher’s name and school on back of entries.
Entries must be picked up in person, or any other person must
have a signed letter of authorization from the artist or exhibitor.
Entries will not be released without claim check.
If teacher is to pick up entries for entire class after Fair, please notify
Exhibits Supervisor at time of delivery.
Junior Division 377 Creative Writing No Entry Fee
Class
Exhibitor’s Age: 5 through 8 Years
1 Character Sketch or Short Biography of someone you know
2 New! Poetry, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
3 Poetry, Haiku
4 Poetry, any other theme
5 New! Short Story, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
6 Short Play or Skit
7 Short Story for Children, illustrated, fewer than 500 words
8 Short Story or Essay, any other topic
9 My Pet – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short Story about your pet(s)
10 New! Marvelous Marin County – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short
Story about Marin County
Clas
Exhibitor’s Age: 9 through 12 Years
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Character Sketch or Short Biography of someone you know
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New! Poetry, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
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Poetry, Haiku
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Poetry, any other theme
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New! Short Story, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
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Short Play or Skit
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Short Story for Children, illustrated, fewer than 500 words
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Short Story or Essay, any other topic
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My Pet – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short Story about your pet(s)
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New! Marvelous Marin County – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short
Story about Marin County
Class
Exhibitor’s Age: 13 through 15 Years
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Character Sketch or Short Biography of someone you know
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New! Poetry, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
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Poetry, Haiku
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Poetry, any other theme
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New! Short Story, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
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Short Play or Skit
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Short Story for Children, illustrated, fewer than 500 words
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Short Story or Essay, any other topic
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My Pet – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short Story about your pet(s)
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New! Marvelous Marin County – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short
Story about Marin County
Class
Exhibitor’s Age: 16 through 18 Years
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Character Sketch or Short Biography of someone you know
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New! Poetry, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
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Poetry, Haiku
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Poetry, any other theme
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New! Short Story, Marin County Fair – 75 Years – What a Ride!
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Short Play or Skit
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Short Story for Children, illustrated, fewer than 500 words
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Short Story or Essay, any other topic
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My Pet – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short Story about your pet(s)
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New! Marvelous Marin County – Write a Poem, Essay, or Short
Story about Marin County
D a n i s h S y s t e m o f J u d g i n g 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Ribbons
will be awarded at the discretion of the Judges plus
One Rosette Ribbon Will Be Awarded for the
Best Entry in Each Class
Sp e ci al Pri z e f or B est S h or t S t ory ( A g e s 1 6 - 1 8 )
Courtesy of ~
Moonyean, Petaluma – $20
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.