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2026 Fair Placings
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, 2026
DROP OFF FOR ENTRIES IN THIS DEPARTMENT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH FROM 11:00AM
CONVENOR: Sue Loewen and Sherri Acres; RUG HOOKING: Lorie Olson
ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 24
EXHIBIT ARRIVAL DATE: Bring your exhibits on Wednesday, August 5 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Entries brought after this time cannot be judged.
ENTRY FEE: Sections A & B: $0.50 (Youth, People With Diverse Abilities)
Sections C, D, E: $1.00 (Open)
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST – $5, 2ND – $4, 3RD – $3
Rosettes: Best in Show, Honourable Mention, Most Points and Best in Category
SPECIAL AWARDS:
• Most Points in Sections C and D combined (Hand Knitting and Crochet): $25 Gift Certificate from Chilliwack Wool and Crafts
• Most Points in Section E (Rug Hooking): TBA
• Book Prizes for Best Entry in Section A: Youth and for Best Entry in Section B: People with Diverse Abilities
RULES:
• Only one entry per class is permitted.
• You must present your claim tag to collect your exhibit and prize money which will be released Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m. After Sunday, items will be available in the Fair Office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, August 13. The office will not be staffed after this date. See instructions in Notice to Exhibitors.
• All work must be the work of the exhibitor.
• All work must be completed after August 2025.
• No article previously competing in a Chilliwack Fair class will be accepted.
• All exhibitors of valuable items must have proper insurance to cover any loss or damage. See Notice to Exhibitors.
• Youth are also encouraged to enter all open classes (not eligible for lower age class).
• Prizes awarded are at judge’s discretion.
SECTION A: YOUTH (Age 18 & under)
CLASSES:
1. Knitted article, please name item on entry form.
2. Crocheted article, please name item on entry form.
SECTION B: PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES
(Open to any person with neurodivergent, cognitive, or physical support needs)
CLASSES:
3. Knitted article
4. Crocheted article
SECTION C: HAND KNITTING (Open)
CLASSES:
5. Cardigan or pullover using garter/stocking stitch only, except for ribbing
6. Cardigan or pullover using carried yarn or intarsia colour work
7. Cardigan or pullover using fancy stitches (lace, cables, etc.)
8. Sleeveless Top or Vest
9. Baby sweater, any style
10. Baby or small child’s dress (up to size 4)
11. Baby blanket or shawl
12. Afghan or Blanket
13. Dish Cloth or Wash Cloth
14. Bag or Purse
15. Hat
16. Scarf or Cowl
17. Mittens or Gloves, with or without fingers
18. Socks
19. Slippers or slipper socks
20. Adult shawl/stole/Shawlette
21. Stuffed toy, any type
22. Doll’s clothes, one article or outfit
23. Any other article not listed above, Please name article on entry form
24. Baby toque FAIR/SHARE – enter a toque for the Fair competition. All entries will be donated to the Chilliwack Hospital Maternity ward.
SECTION D: CROCHET (Open)
CLASSES:
25. Cardigan or pullover with sleeves, adult, traditional crochet
26. Cardigan or pullover with sleeves, adult, pieced squares or shapes
27. Cardigan or pullover with sleeves, adult, mosaic stitch
28. Sleeveless Top or Vest, adult
29. Poncho or Jacket, adult
30. Baby sweater, any style
31. Toque
32. Scarf or Cowl
33. Mittens or Gloves, with or without fingers
34. Slippers or slipper socks
35. Shawl or stole, adult
36. Afghan, traditional crochet
37. Afghan, pieced circles or squares
38. Afghan, mosaic stitch
39. Any item using Tunisian stitch
40. Stuffed toy, softie or amigurami
41. Doll’s clothes, one article or outfit
42. Dish cloth or wash cloth
43. Bag or purse
44. Pillow
45. Wall hanging
46. Small crocheted article using #10 or higher thread (under 12 in./30 cm.) e.g. doily, ornament, etc.
47. Large crocheted article using #10 or higher thread (over 12 in./30 cm.)
48. Any article not listed above, please name article on entry form.
49. Baby toque FAIR/SHARE – enter a toque for the Fair competition. All entries will be donated to the Chilliwack Hospital Maternity ward.
SECTION E: TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING (Open)
CLASSES:
FINE – size #5 or less cuts
50. Detailed, shaded
51. Oriental
52. Novice (beginner up to 2 yrs.)
53. Original design (no kit, no bought canvas)
54. Novelties – anything besides a rug (please name novelty article on entry form)
55. Geometric or abstract
56. Mixed media (yarn, wool cuts, etc.)
WIDE – size #6 or more cuts
57. Primitive
58. Novice (beginner up to 2 yrs.)
59. Original design (no kit, no bought canvas)
60. Novelties – anything besides a rug (please name novelty article on entry form)
61. Geometric or abstract
62. Mixed media (yarn, wool cuts, etc.)