ARTS & CRAFTS
Trophy: “Most points in Class 40, 41& 42”
Donated by Rick & Cheryl Davidson
*12 Rosettes will be awarded at Judges’ discretion
QUILTING DEPARTMENT (Class 40)
Committee: Taylor Roy 226-627-1149
All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Work must be new work done by the exhibitor and only exhibited no more than two times. Any article soiled or defaced by wear will not be eligible for competition.
ONE SUBMISSION to each class ONLY. Any article, which the committee is in doubt of being handmade will be disqualified. Items must stay for the duration of the fair and they will not be ready to be picked up until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
SECTION 1
QUILT SIZE Total perimeter measurement to be a MINIMUM of 280 inches. MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.
Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $5.00
1. Cotton pieced quilt – hand quilted by maker
2. Cotton pieced quilt – machine quilted
3. Appliquéd quilt – hand quilted and appliquéd by maker
4. Appliquéd quilt – machine quilted and appliqued by maker
5. Mixed quilt – pieced, appliquéd or embroidered-hand quilted by maker
6. Mixed quilt – pieced, appliquéd or embroidered-machine quilted by maker
7. Completed quilt top – pieced
8. Completed quilt top – appliquéd
SECTION 2
QUILT SIZE (approximate and must not exceed) Crib Quilts 36×45”. MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.
Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $5.00
9. Crib size quilt – any technique – hand quilted by maker
10. Crib size quilt – any technique – machine quilted by maker
11. Crib size quilt – preprinted top – hand quilted by maker
12. Crib size quilt – preprinted top – machine quilted by maker
13. Completed quilt top – pieced
14. Completed quilt top – appliquéd
SECTION 3
QUILT SIZE (approximate and must not exceed) Single/Lap 44″ x 55″ MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.
Prizes: 1st $10.00; 2nd $7.00; 3rd $5.00
15. Cotton pieced quilt – hand quilted by maker
16. Cotton pieced quilt – machine quilted
17. Appliquéd quilt – hand quilted and appliquéd by maker
18. Appliquéd quilt – machine quilted and appliqued by maker
19. Completed quilt top – pieced
20. Completed quilt top – appliquéd
SPECIALS:
Best All-Round Quilt – $25.00 – hand quilted
Best All Round Quilt – $25.00 – machine quilted by maker
Donated by the Peachland Rebekah Lodge N0.45
Best Cotton Pieced Quilt – hand quilted – $10.00
Best Cotton Pieced Quilt – machine quilted – $10.00
Best Appliquéd Quilt – hand quilted and appliqué -$10.00
Best Appliquéd Quilt – machine quilted and appliqué $10.00
Crib Quilt – any technique – hand quilted -$10.00
Crib Quilt – any technique – machine quilted -$10.00
NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT (Class 41)
Committee: Taylor Roy 226-627-1149
All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Work must be new work done by the exhibitor and only exhibited no more than two times. Any article soiled or defaced by wear will not be eligible for competition. ONE SUBMISSION to each class ONLY. Any article, which the committee is in doubt of being handmade will be disqualified. Items must stay for the duration of the fair and they will not be ready to be picked up until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
KNITTING MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES: A sample of yarn or yarn wrapper of main colours must accompany article made with yarn or thread.
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
21. Afghan (Must not exceed 50”x70”)
22. Baby Afghan (Must not exceed 30”x50”)
23. Baby toy
24. Mittens or scarf
25. Adult slippers
26. Baby slippers/booties
27. Baby cardigan (hooded)
28. “Scrappy Happy” item – using scrap yarn
29. Women’s Cardigan
29. Potholders (2)
30. Coasters (set of 4)
31. Child’s 3 piece set (hat, sweater, booties or mitts)
32. Knit article “FAIR THEME”
33. Creative item not otherwise listed
CROCHET MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES: A sample of yarn or yarn wrapper of main colours must accompany article made with yarn or thread.
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
34. Afghan (Must not exceed 50”x70”)
35. Baby Afghan (Must not exceed 30”x50”)
36. Baby Lovey blanket 12”x12”
37. Fingerless gloves
38. Adult cowl & matching headband
39. Child’s hat
40. Child slippers
41. “Scrappy Happy” item – using scrap yarn
42. Doily
43. Beach bag
44. Coasters (set of 4)
45. Placemat (2)
46. Soft toy (8’’x12’’ max)
47. Dish cloth (2)
48. Centerpiece
49. Adult shawl
50. Tea towel (TOP ONLY)
51. Crochet article “FAIR THEME”
52. Creative item not otherwise listed
SPECIALS S– $5.00
Sec 21. Afghan (Must not exceed 50”x70”) – Knitted
Sec 23. Baby’s toy – Knitted
Sec 34. Afghan (Must not exceed 50”x70”) – Crocheted
Sec 35. Baby Afghan (Must not exceed 30”x50”) – Crocheted
Sec 42. Doily – Crocheted
SEWING
MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A 2″ square of material must accompany all articles made with yard goods.
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
53. Pillow Case (2)
54. Receiving blanket
55. Oven mitts (2)
56. Pin Cushion
57. Lady’s tote bag – larger than 14″ x 14″
58. Sewn art from fleece
59. Stuffed animal – child safe ages 3-7 (under 24’’)
60. Table runner
61. Wall hanging
62. Article of sewing not already listed
EMBROIDERY
MUST SUBMIT SWATCHES A sample of yarn or yarn wrapper of main colours must accompany article made with yarn or thread.
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
63. Article of hand embroidery
64. Article of machine embroidery
SPECIALS – $5.00
Best Weaving Any entry
Best Embroidery Any entry
Best Sewing Any entry
$50.00 donated by Royal Canadian Legion, Comber for “Most points in Sections 21, 30, 33, 41, 52, 56
Most Overall Points in Class 41: 1ST $20, 2ND $15, 3RD $10
In Memory of all previous Needle Craft Committee Volunteers.
CRAFT DEPARTMENT (Class 42)
Committee: Taylor Roy 226-627-1149
All articles will be received between 1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Work must be new work done by the exhibitor and only exhibited no more than two times. Any article soiled or defaced by wear will not be eligible for competition. ONE SUBMISSION to each class ONLY. Any article, which the committee is in doubt of being handmade will be disqualified. Items must stay for the duration of the fair and they will not be ready to be picked up until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
CRAFTS
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
1. Ceramics 1 piece only
2. Pottery *CLAY* 1 piece only
3. Garden sign max 30cmx60cm
4. Painted stone or rock
5. Decorated swag or wreath *Any themed*
6. Wind chimes/Spinner
7. Handmade Greeting Card (1)
8. Article of Jewelry *String Friendship Bracelet*
9. Plant Hanger (macramé or crochet)
10. Lap Blanket *Finger Knit* (No larger than 40” x 60”)
11. Diamond Painting
12. Beach glass or pebble display (Maximum size 8” x 10”)
13. Handwoven basket
14. Painted vinyl record
15. Handmade cardboard relief sculpture (2D or 3D)
16. Needle felting
17. Toll painting
18. Christmas decorations (set of 3)
19. Creative item not otherwise listed, craft
NATIVE CRAFT
Modern native-accessories
20. Earrings (pair)
21. Ribbon skirt
22. Exhibitor’s choice
EAST INDIAN CRAFT
23. Mandala drawing
24. Bamboo craft
25 Terracotta
26. Kutch embroidery
27. Jute craft
28. Madhubani
29. Exhibitor’s choice
SPECIALS
$5.00 Sponsored by Comber Agricultural Society
1. Best Ceramic
4. Best Painted stone or rock
13. Best Handwoven basket
16. Best Needle felting
22. Best Native – Exhibitor’s choice
23. Best Mandala drawing
29. Best East Indian – Exhibitor’s choice
WOOD
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
30. Wood Carving
31. Wood Burning
32. Barn Quilt (Maximum size 16” x 16”)
33. Handcrafted wooden farm toy
ART
Prizes: 1st $6.00; 2nd $5.00; 3rd $4.00
34. Watercolour
35. Pencil sketch
36. Coloured pencil sketch
37. Acrylic or oil painting
38. Pointillism
39. Caricature, any medium
$5.00 – Sponsored by Comber Agricultural Society
30. Best Wood carving craft
31. Best Wood burning craft
32. Best Barn Quilt
34. Best Watercolour
35. Best Pencil sketch
38. Best Pointillism
$50.00 Most Points in Class 42 donated by Peachland Rebekah Lodge N0.45