Open Class & 4-H Exhibit Building Open

The Open Class & 4-H exhibits at the Exhibit Building are a much-anticipated event showcasing diverse talents and creativity. This annual exhibition allows individuals of all ages to display their work across categories like arts, crafts, agriculture, and culinary arts, reflecting the community's spirit.

Visitors can explore exhibits that demonstrate the participants' hard work and dedication. The Open Class section features local artisans and hobbyists with creations like paintings, sculptures, and textiles. The 4-H exhibits highlight youth achievements in projects ranging from science experiments to livestock presentations, promoting artistic expression, education, hands-on learning, and leadership development.

Judging occurs across various categories, awarding outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and originality. Participants prepare for months, eagerly awaiting the judges' decisions, which adds anticipation and encourages excellence. The event fosters community spirit as families and friends support exhibitors and celebrate creativity together.

Overall, the Open Class & 4-H exhibits not only showcase participants' skills but also strengthen community bonds. It celebrates creativity, hard work, and local talent, making it a must-see event for art enthusiasts and supporters of dedicated creators.

The many artistic creations of Sanpete County residents will be on display in the Fair Exhibit Building. Visitors are invited to view and enjoy the exhibits throughout the fair. Those wishing to enter an exhibit may do so. (PLEASE SEE RULES BELOW)

Exhibits can range from fine arts (oil, watercolor, chalk, pencil art) to string art, Lego creations, wood carving and burning, woodworking, leather work, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, porcelain dolls, ceramics, quilting, furniture finishing, fresh flowers and potted plants, fresh fruits and vegetables from personal gardens, bottled goods and more.

All visitors to the exhibit building are encouraged to pick up a voting ballot at the front desk, choose their favorite exhibits and then turn in the completed ballot to help select which entry receives the People’s Choice exhibit award.

Exhibitors who would like to volunteer to help staff the Exhibit Building during the fair are encouraged to sign up for a two-hour shift. Volunteers can sign-up by calling Brandi Reber at 435-201-0423 or at exhibit check-in.

Entry rules

All Sanpete County residents are encouraged to exhibit items they have grown or created. When bringing an exhibit in for display, if there is no category for an entry, one will be made to accommodate the entry.

All items must be clean, neat and in new condition. Dirty or dusty items may be removed by the committee and will not be displayed.

Artwork may only be displayed at the fair once and may not be entered in multiple years.

Displayed photographs are limited to two per person. Photographs and artwork must be mounted or framed in a way that they can be hung. Frames must have hardware on the back. 

Quilts will be displayed on hanging racks that will show them beautifully and help keep the quilts clean from hands touching them. All quilts displayed must be either hand-stitched or machine-stitched.

Crochet, knit and embroidery items will be displayed on tables or hung when appropriate.

Produce and baked goods must be covered with plastic to discourage flies and to protect the items.

For more information, contact Brandi Reber at 435-201-0423 or rebers6@gmail.com

Awards

Ribbons will be awarded for each entry using the Danish System of judging. In addition to red, blue, and Sweepstakes ribbons, four special awards will be presented:

• Judge's Choice – Selected by out-of-county judges.

• People's Choice – Determined by ballots submitted by exhibit visitors.

• Fair-Themed Entry – Awarded to the entry that best reflects this year's fair theme.

• Best Quilt – Awarded to the judges' selection of the best quilt on exhibit.