County Fair rules for youth division outlined

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Rules for entry in the Van Zandt County Fair Domestic and Creative Arts youth contests have been released.

This division is open to all youth, ages 8 to 18 (who have not yet graduated from high school).

The junior division is for ages 8 through 12. Those aged 13 to 18 are in the senior division.

1. All entries may be accepted between 8 a.m. to noon Monday, April 4, 5 to 8 p.m.  Tuesday, April 5, and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6. Entries will be taken at the Free State Building at the Fairgrounds.

2. Entry fees will be $1 per item entered.

3. Exhibits must be removed after 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, April 11, or between 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, April 11.

4. The committee has the authority to reject any article not suitable for public viewing and may determine what qualifies for a single exhibit.

5. All canning rules are listed under food and preservation.

6. There is no limit to the number of entries one person can enter in each class.

7. The Management will exercise all due diligence to prevent damage or loss of articles, however; unless volunteers come forward no watchperson will be present during business hours. All articles are entered at owner’s risk.

8. Judging will be Wednesday afternoon, April 6. The building will be closed to the public, until judging is complete. 

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