UPDATED:  8/21/2023    Follow these instructions
2023_state_fair_info__for_july-aug_newsletter.docx
Dates of the State Fair:   September 22 - October 1, 2023

  1. Creative Arts information is online - follow this link:  https://www.statefairva.org  and then click on Competitions tab. IMPORTANT READ BOTH the 2023 General Rules & Guide Lines AND  Adult Creative Arts  Guidelines:  Quilt Show is separate from the State Fair and has different entry fees and prizes
  2.  Notice the CLICK HERE button to get to the registration form you may enter multiple items in the Arts categories on one form. Several categories in quilt show are changed from last year.
  3. Scroll to 2023 Adult Creative Arts to find the categories - Division 6 is the Quilt Show and the prizes range from $20 to $50 with $200 for Best in Show.
  4. Division 34 and 35 - Handwork of Seniors over 65 and 80 is part of regular state fair not the Quilt Show -Different prize money and no registration fee
  5. Betsy is willing to take other small sewing/craft State Fair entry items with quilts, but they will not be receipted that day.  2 copies of form and picture for each entry and items individually packaged for travel and storage.
  6. Deadline for Entries - Online or by mail postmarked Friday Aug.  25 2023 - yes you must give your social security number because of prize money.  Quilt show fee is $5 per item.
  7. TQG Members Deadline for Delivery to Betsy:  Aug. 22 (12 and 7 pm) or Aug. 23 (10 am until 7pm,) at 1730 Engle Ave, Chesapeake VA 23320   757-390-0863 Please call ahead. If you cannot deliver the quilts on these days, call her to make other arrangements.
  8. Include 2 copies of registration form attached for each entry with a small color picture (printed on paper is fine).  Circle item on form for that picture and staple to back of one form Items must be in a plastic bag of some sort (Do not label bags or tape bags as they will be checked at drop off and bags are recycled. 
  9. Quilts will be Delivered to State Fair by Wendy, Mary Ellen and myself. You may bring other State Fair entry items this day also, but they won't be receipted at the fair until their turn in day. (special arrangements just for us)
October 4 -Quilts picked up from State Fair 
October 5 - Pictures will be taken of all entries
October 6 after 12 Noon or October 7 -pick up your items from Betsy's home
Other information:
Cost to attend fair:  $15 (13 + service fee online) for age 5 and older.
Betsy says the military discount is not worth the standing in line - purchase online tickets and walk right into the fair grounds.