Handicrafts

• Open to all residents of North Carolina.
• Registration deadline is September 15, 2025.
• Deliver exhibits to the Commercial Building on Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, October 12, 8am to 6pm.
• Submit questions to: ncsfCompetitions@ncagr.gov
• General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will govern this department.
• Exhibits that are typically hung must be ready to hang with one wire hanger, not alligator hooks or saw-toothed hangers.
• The age categories for child and teen are determined as of January 1, 2025.
• Entries must be made by the exhibitor, and completed since the 2024 Fair.
• One entry per person, per Class.
• Entrant status definitions:
  • Professional - This division replaces the “Experienced” designation. A professional is considered anyone who earns income from selling their craft, or teaching their craft. This designation is also for expert or master craftsmen and repeat blue ribbon winners (3 blue ribbons won in a consecutive years in the same Class number).
  • Amateur - Any entrant who is not in the above category is considered an Amateur. This division replaces the “Novice” category in past competitions.

• The State of North Carolina will require submission of a NC Substitute W-9 prior to making any payment of $600 or greater or any payment that results in a total of $600 or more during one calendar year from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to any individual or entity. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to complete and upload the NC Substitute W-9 Form to prevent any delay in receiving premium prize money.

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