2026 FEATURED CONTESTS 2026 FEATURED CONTESTS Featured Contests are often ONE TIME only contests and have great cash premiums. American System of Judging for all special contests. Please read general rules on pg. 8 and any special rules within each contest. * Exhibitors 18 years of age and under may enter any special contest (as an adult) if there is not a comparable one in the Youth Division. THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT! 1. Decide what division(s) and class(es) you are entering. 2. Visit maderafair.com/entry to create a user name to enter online. ONLINE STILL and FLORICUL TURE entries are FREE until August 1st, 2026. 3. Submit online entry on or before August 25th, 2026 pay applicable entry fees. 5. Bring Exhibit on FINAL receiving days, Aug. 31st or Sept 1st, 2026. Unless specific contest states otherwise. For special food contests, see pg.6 for receiving date and time. ART & CRAFT DIVISION 1 "A table set for “ALICE IN WONDERLAND" Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with our Alice in Wonderland Contest, where imagination runs delightfully wild! Each table transforms into a fantastic scene filled with curious teacups, playful clocks, vibrant florals, and a touch of magic. From the Mad Hatter’s tea party to the Queen of Hearts’ it’s a celebration of artistry, storytelling, and the joy of stepping through the looking glass! This is a formal affair. No plastic dinnerware or settings. We will provide (1) 30" square cocktail table with a white linen covering draped to the floor. Only room for 6 entries. Etiquette authorities may be resourced as guidelines, but creativity counts! No real food, plants, flowers, balloons or chairs are permitted. Any container used must be clean and empty. Table setting must be completed on ONE DAY ONLY September 1st, 2026 between 4:00-7:00 PM in the Exhibit Hall. One entry per person. PRIZES OFFERED PER CLASS 1st Place $30.00 2nd Place $20.00 3rd Place $10.00 $1.00 Entry Fee CLASS 1 "Alice" DIVISION 2 "COLLECTIONS" What is your collection? May it be stamps, keys, marbles, or tickets. This is your chance to show it off. Please bring in on ONE of the two receiving days, August 31st or September 1st, 2026 between 4:00- 8:00 PM. Please have your collection fit in a 21”x21” square. One entry per person. PRIZES OFFERED PER CLASS 1st Place $30.00 2nd Place $20.00 3rd Place $10.00 $1.00 Entry Fee CLASS 1 "My Collection" DIVISION 3 "WRAPPED IN LOVE" We are proud to partner with DOORS OF HOPE, a parenting and pregnancy resource center in Madera. Your handmade blanket in "Wrapped in Love" is not only a featured exhibit and competition, but your exhibit will be donated to DOORS OF HOPE at the end of the Fair. Let your love wrap up a baby and family in 2026! Enter a tie blanket, quilt, knitted or crocheted exhibit for display and donation. Minimum size 25"x 30" Maximum size 35"x 40". All entries become property of Madera Fair for distribution to DOORS OF HOPE. PRIZES OFFERED PER CLASS 1st Place $15.00 2nd Place $10.00 3rd Place $5.00 NO Entry Fee CLASS 1 "Wrapped in Love" 10
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