Department 11 - Youth Ages 18 & Under - Junior Arts, Photography & Crafts

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2025 Jr Arts, Photography & Crafts

Superintendents: Brandee Ednie (814-285-6085), Committee: Zane Ednie and John Akers

Online entries for Departments 11-24 will close on July 16 unless otherwise noted in Premium Guide. You can still bring in items and enter in person by 7:00 pm on July 19!

1. See Exhibitor Rules and Policies, Department 11-24, specifically rule 905, 907, 909, 910 & 911.
2. Entries MUST be in the building by 7:00 pm on the Saturday prior to fair.
3. Online entries will close on July 16 unless otherwise noted in Premium Guide. You can still bring in items and enter in person until 7:00 pm on July 19!
4. Anyone up to and including 18 years of age may enter.
5. Bring your items to the Jr. Exhibit Building on Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm.
6. Exhibits must be original of the exhibitor. No numbered painting, copy or trace work permitted. No kits accepted.
7. No article can be entered in more than one class. No exhibitor may make more than one entry in any one classification. A display of paintings or photographs shall be considered as one article. No article previously exhibited at the Bedford County Fair will be accepted in competition.
8. No artwork accepted unless framed and provided with properly affixed wire (no tape) to facilitate hanging. No picture larger than 3 1/2 ft. x 3 1/2 ft.
9. No nudity will be accepted.

SECTIONS 19A TO 19G - FOR ONLY PERSONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 13 YEARS OF AGE

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Exhibition of Feathers Used for Arts and Crafts. The following standards and requirements apply to the exhibition of feathers used for arts and crafts at a Venue or Fair:

(a) Feathers, shafts, and down from poultry and non-poultry source flocks shall be sourced and packaged in the United States or meet USDA import requirements.

(b) Feathers, shafts, and down from poultry and non-poultry source flocks shall be washed or steam-treated and dried before packaging.

(c) Records or packaging evidencing the feathers, shaft and down from poultry and non-poultry source flocks shall meet the criteria established in sections (a) and (b) above shall be made available to the Department and the Venue or Fair organizers upon request.

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Department 11 - Section 19A - Jr Handcrafts and Mixed Materials - Ages 13 & under

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 CRAFTS FROM NATURE
02 HANDMADE WOOD PROJECT
03 WOOD BURNING
04 METAL TOOLING
05 FABRIC PAINTING

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06 ANY OTHER
07 BEADWORK
08 PAINTING ON POTS
09 PAINTING ON ROCKS
10 RECYCLED CREATION

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11 CRAFT WITH A SPRING/SUMMER THEME
12 CRAFT WITH A PATRIOTIC THEME
13 CREATIVE ANGELS
14 CREATIVE SNOWMEN
15 CRAFT WITH A CHRISTMAS THEME

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Department 11 - Section 19B - Jr Pottery and Sculpture - Ages 13 & under

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2

01 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE,

Figurines

02 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE, Functional (ash trays, bowls, etc.)

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03 SCULPTURE - Wood, plastic or other carving mediums (abstraction, animals, etc.)

Best of Show - Sections 19A and 19B ... $10 and Rosette

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Department 11 - Section 19D - Jr Oil/Acrylic Painting - Ages 13 & under

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 HEAD OR FIGURE (human)
02 LANDSCAPE/MARINE

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03 STILL LIFE
04 ANIMAL
05 ABSTRACT

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Department 11 - Section 19E - Jr Watercolor, Pastels, Pen & Ink, Pencil - Ages 13 & under

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2

01 WATERCOLOR, Head or Figure (human)

02 WATERCOLOR, Landscape-Marine

03 WATERCOLOR, Still Life

04 WATERCOLOR, Animal

05 WATERCOLOR, Abstract

06 PASTELS, Head or Figure (human)

07 PASTELS, Landscape-Marine

08 PASTELS, Still Life

09 PASTELS, Animal

10 PASTELS, Abstract

11 PEN AND INK, Head or Figure (human)

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12 PEN AND INK, Landscape-Marine

13 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Human

14 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Landscape-Marine

15 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Still Life

16 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Animal

17 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Abstract

18 MIXED MEDIA

19 CARTOON CHARACTERS

20 CHARCOAL

Best of Show - Sections 19D and 19E ... $10 & rosette

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Department 11 - Section 19F - Jr Photography - Ages 13 & under

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY (One photo allowed per class. Photos need to be framed and wired.

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 BLACK & WHITE PHOTO

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02 COLOR PHOTO

Best of Show 19F ... $10 & rosette

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Department 11 - Section 19G - Jr Models - Ages 13 & under

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2

01 LEGO, Small 6" and under

02 LEGO, Medium over 6" and under 12"

03 LEGO, Large over 12" and not to exceed 18".

04 FARM SCAPE not to exceed 18" x 18".

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SECTIONS 19N TO 19T - FOR ONLY PERSONS 14 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE

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Department 11 - Section 19N - Handcrafts and Mixed Materials - Ages 14-18

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 CRAFTS FROM NATURE
02 HANDMADE WOOD PROJECT
03 WOOD BURNING
04 METAL TOOLING
05 FABRIC PAINTING

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06 ANY OTHER
07 BEADWORK
08 PAINTING ON POTS
09 PAINTING ON ROCKS
10 RECYCLED CREATION

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11 CRAFT WITH A SPRING/SUMMER THEME
12 CRAFT WITH A PATRIOTIC THEME
13 CREATIVE ANGELS
14 CREATIVE SNOWMEN
15 CRAFT WITH A CHRISTMAS THEME

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Department 11 - Section 19O - Pottery and Sculpture - Ages 14-18

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2

01 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE, Figurines

02 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE, Functional (ash trays, bowls, etc.)

03 SCULPTURE - Wood, plastic or other carving mediums (abstraction, animals, etc.)

Best of Show - Sections 19N and 19O ... $10 and Rosette

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Department 11 - Section 19R - Oil/Acrylic Painting - Ages 14-18

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 HEAD OR FIGURE (human)
02 LANDSCAPE/MARINE

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03 STILL LIFE
04 ANIMAL
05 ABSTRACT

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Department 11 - Section 19S - Watercolor, Pastels, Pen & Ink, and Pencil - Ages 14-18

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2

01 WATERCOLOR, Head or Figure (human)

02 WATERCOLOR, Landscape-Marine

03 WATERCOLOR, Still Life

04 WATERCOLOR, Animal

05 WATERCOLOR, Abstract

06 PASTELS, Head or Figure (human)

07 PASTELS, Landscape-Marine

08 PASTELS, Still Life

09 PASTELS, Animal

10 PASTELS, Abstract

11 PEN AND INK, Head or Figure (human)

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12 PEN AND INK, Landscape-Marine

13 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Human

14 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Landscape-Marine

15 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Still Life

16 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Animal

17 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Abstract

18 MIXED MEDIA

19 CARTOON CHARACTERS

20 CHARCOAL

21 POINTILLISM

Best of Show - Sections 19R and 19S ... $10 & rosette

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Department 11 - Section 19T - Photography - Ages 14-18

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY - One photo allowed per class. Photos need to be framed and wired.

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 BLACK & WHITE PHOTO

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02 COLOR PHOTO
Best of Show ... $10 & rosette

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SECTION 19V - FOR ONLY PERSONS 8 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE

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Department 11 - Section 19V - Youth Fair Poster Contest - Ages 8-18

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THEME: “Powering Pennsylvania”

1. Only one poster may be submitted per exhibitor, per age group. There will be three state competitions: ages 8-11, 12-14, and 15-18. Exhibitors must be in one of these age groups as of June 1 of the current fair season to qualify.

2. The poster size must be either 14 x 22 inches or 14 ½ x 22 inches. Other sizes will not be accepted for judging at the state level.

3. This year’s theme is “Powering Pennsylvania”. Contestants will be asked to submit artwork that showcases Pennsylvania agriculture and its role in powering the state's economy. Exhibitors using other themes will be disqualified at the state level.

4. One winning poster from each age group will be submitted to the state level for additional judging and cash prizes.

Sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture

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CLASS: $5 $3 $2
01 AGES 8-11
02 AGES 12-14
03 AGES 15-18

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Corle Building Systems

Horizon Farm Credit

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M&T Bank
PA Department of Agriculture

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