2025 Paris Fair Prize Book

CRAFT: a special art or skill.

HOBBY: something you like to do in your spare time.

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One item per section. All pictures, hangings, etc. must be wired to hang. Bring a descriptive list to collect your items. Exhibits in sections 1-95 must be new work of the exhibitor and not previously shown. If a description is required use a 3"x5" index card. Collections, Nostalgia and Antique sections open to AMATEURS ONLY - no professional dealers. 

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CLASS 350

BEST IN SHOW (sec 1-58): $45 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris.

Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5

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RUG HOOKING 

1. Traditional rug hooking, pillow. 

2. Traditional rug hooking, exhibitor's choice. 

BEST RUG HOOKING (sec 1-2): $25 donated by JJ Ruggers.

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GENERAL

3. A piece of Fibre Art. 

4. A Sock toy. 

5. A plastic canvas piece. 

6. A stuffed toy. 

7. Handmade hot water bottle cover.

BEST GENERAL (sec 3-7): $30 Gift Card donated by Mary Maxim Ltd., Paris. 

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8. Jewellery, handmade piece or set.

9. Chalk board art.

10. Ceramics, 1 piece, kiln glazed.

11. Ceramics, 1 piece, hand painted.

12. Clay pottery, 1 piece, handmade.

13. Stain glass sun catcher (ready to hang).

14. An article of macrame. 

BEST CRAFT (sec 8-14): $30 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris. 

RECYCLING

Include a description of material and technique written on index card.

15. Garden art, using recycled material.

16. Recycled metal, functional or decorative.

17. Recycled glass, functional or decorative.

18. Recycled material, carnival games (example: ring toss, skeeball). 

19. Recycled china, functional or decorative. 

20. Recycled fabric, functional or decorative (not a quilt).

BEST RECYCLING (sec 15-20): $30 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris.

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COLOURING

One page, MOUNTED with 1" BORDER

21. Adult colouring page, Midway/Carnival. 

22. Adult colouring page, Flowers. 

23. Adult colouring page, Pets. 

24. Adult colouring page, any other theme. 

PAINTING

Mounted or Framed

25. A picture using Diamond Dot technique, scene. 

26. A picture using Diamond Dot technique, animal(s). 

27. A picture painted with paint by number, instructions attached. 

BEST COLOURING & PAINTING (sec 21-27): $30 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris.

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CARDS

No envelopes, no stamping in sec 27-34, no tape, paperclip entry tag to the card. Card size: 6" to 8" in height only.

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HANDMADE CARDS

28. A card using colour on colour (ex pink on pink). 

29. Pop-up card. 

30. 50th Celebration card. 

31. Birth of a Baby card. 

32. Graduation card. 

33. Retirement card. 

34. Party invitation to the Paris Fair card. 

35. Card with moving parts, Carnival themed. 

PAPER CRAFTS 

36. Stamped item (ex bookmark, card, etc). 

37. Quilling item. 

38. Paper Bunting - no longer than 1 meter, fair themed. 

BEST CARD (sec 28-38): $30 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris. 

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PENMANSHIP (HANDWRITING)

39. Cursive written quote (printed below), on 8.5"x11" page, MUST BE MOUNTED with 1" border. 

Popcorn and cotton candy, 

Rides and games, 

Animals and old friends' names, 

Laughter of the young and old, 

Flower like pansies, petunias and marigolds, 

Congratulations on 50 years Campbell Amusements! 

40. Cursive written piece your choice, 8".5x11" page, must be MOUNTED with 1" BORDER. 41. Calligraphy piece, 8.5"x11" page, must be MOUNTED with 1" BORDER. 

BEST PENMANSHIP (sec 39-41): $30 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris.

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CHRISTMAS

42. Christmas door decoration (ready to hang). 

43. Christmas bag, fabric. 

44. Christmas tree ornament, silver or gold (ready to hang). 

45. Advent calendar (ready to hang). 

46. Christmas card, no envelope, no tape, paperclip entry tag to card, card size height 6" to 8". BEST CHRISTMAS (sec 41-45): $30 in memory of Muriel McCullough donated by Cheryl Muir. 

THANKSGIVING/AUTUMN

47. Table runner Thanksgiving theme. 

48. Autumn wreath. 

49. Thanksgiving table centrepiece.

VALENTINES

50. Any craft using a heart shape. 

51. Small gift box, artistically wrapped. 

52. Valentine theme colouring, 1 page, must be MOUNTED with 1" BORDER. 

SPRINGTIME

53. Handmade 3 flowers. 

54. Handcrafted birdhouse/feeder. 

55. Collection of 3 painted rocks, springtime themed. 

BEST SEASONS (sec 46-54): $30 donated by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris. 

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WOODWORKING

56. Wood, article made of recycled pallet. 

57. Functional wooden item. 

58. Decorative wooden item. 

59. Wooden game (ex Jenga, Tic Tac Toe etc). 

BEST WOODWORKING (sec 56-59): $50 Gift Card donated by Home Building Centre, Paris. 

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EXHIBITS IN SECTIONS 60-90 MUST BE OWNED BY THE EXHIBITOR AND NOT PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED 

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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 

60. Frame made out of puzzle pieces. 

61. Create a flower from popsicle sticks. 

62. Create a butterfly out of a coffee filter and pipe cleaners. 

63. Decorate a "Do Not Disturb" sign for your bedroom door. 

64. Beaded item (bookmark, bracelet, keychain, necklace). 

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COLLECTIONS

Securely display items on a flat surface no larger than 15"x15". 

65. Display of awards (ribbons, trophies, medals). 

66. Display of keychains. 

67. Display of shot glasses. 

68. Display of animal figures. 

69. Display of mini snow globes. 

70. Display of trinket box. 

71. Display of fishing lures. 

72. Display of marbles in a clear jar. 

BEST COLLECTION (sec 59-66): $25 donated by PAS Homecraft Division. 

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NOSTALGIA

Approximately 40-50 years old - NOT ANTIQUES 

No larger than 15"x15" 

73. Fair picture. 

74. Concert memorabilia. 

75. Ticket stubs. 

76. License plate. 

77. Road map. 

78. Fair poster. 

79. Record sleeve. 

80. Textbook. 

81. Sporting equipment (skates, baseball glove, hockey stick). 

82. Cookbook. 

BEST NOSTALGIA (sec 68-77): $30 donated by Jerry McAughey, Paris. 

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ANTIQUES

Attach if available a historical note giving approximate age, anecdote, etc. neatly written on an index card for display with entry. 

Antiques are to be at least 75 years old. 

Articles should be from family of exhibitor. 

Entry tags must be securely fastened before display. 

Articles will be removed from the display area by committee members only. 

NOTE: All entries are exhibited at the owner's risk. 

83. Wedding picture. 

84. Calendar. 

85. Bible. 

86. Planter. 

87. Perfume bottle. 

88. Lantern. 

89. Music book. 

90. Small kitchen tool (egg beater, flour sifter etc). 

91. Small farm tool. 

92. Tin (tobacco, cigar etc). 

93. Directional compass. 

94. Silver serving item. 

95. Stump the judge, mystery item no larger than 20"x20" (please include note to identify). 

BEST ANTIQUE (sec 78-90): $30 donated by Jerry McAughey, Paris.