the tags completely and properly. Placement
into categories is left to your own discretion
and honesty. Enter photo into class that best
describes it.
" Please title your entry tag (i.e. CATS) with the
class number in which it is being entered,
so we have no question on the photo, or the
photo subject. After the exhibitor’s tag is
PROPERLY completed, fold up the bottom,
remove strings and tape it to the back of the
photo on the bottom right-hand corner of the
photo as it faces you, with the entry number
showing. A clip hanger is provided by the Fair.
" The maximum picture size is 8”x12” The
minimum picture size is 5”x7”. The photo
size can be anywhere between 5”x7” and
8”x12”. Example: photo can be 5”x12”.
" Total size of entries cannot exceed 8”x12”.
Foam board backing is to be the same size
as your photo.
Presentation:
" Mount photo on foam core cut to size of photo.
We cannot accept construction paper.
" We will not accept wood, glass, plastic, or
metal framing. Your name and exhibitor’s
number must be placed on the back of the
foam board. Pictures will not be accepted with
writing on the front of the photograph.
" The department superintendent reserves
the right to reject any exhibit on the basis
of improper or inadequate presentation,
or information given on the exhibitor’s tag.
Exhibitors entering under false pretenses or
violations of the rules and regulations will
not receive premiums. All exhibits will be
displayed according to the information given
on the exhibit tag.
" If there is a large category, it may be
divided into a smaller subcategory by the
superintendents.
Entry Day:
" To save time, please have your photo
entries in numerical order from the lowest
to the highest class number.
" Please make sure that all strings have
been removed from your tags and that your
entry tag is positioned in the lower right
hand corner of your exhibit as you look at
your photo.
Definitions:
Adult Novice: Person who has not won 3 blue
ribbons
Adult Advanced: Professionals, highly trained
and those who have won 3 or more blue ribbons.
Youth: Age 13-15 and 16-18. (4-H participants
must enter different photos than those used
for 4-H exhibit.) Youth who enter photography
exhibits in Kid’s Corner are not allowed to enter
in Dept. Q and will not receive a wristband.
Dept. Q – SPECIAL AWARDS
Best of Show: Adult Novice, Adult Advanced,
Youth 13 - 15, Youth 16 - 18
Superintendent’s Choice
Theme Award: Fair theme will be the subject
of this award. All classes within the Dept. will be
eligible to be considered for this award. Entries
will be judged on originality, ability level and
approximation to the theme. Indicate on the
exhibitor tag that the entry is to be considered by
inserting the word ‘theme’ on the tag in the upper
right-hand corner. ‘Theme’ is not a class by itself.
Adult and Youth will be judged together for the
‘Theme’ award.
A $10 award will be given to each of the above
awards. Two ‘Best of Shows’ will be chosen to go
on to the State Fair - 1 Adult and 1 Youth. It is the
exhibitor’s responsibility to enter, deliver, and pickup
their entry from the state fair.
Section 1 - Adult Novice - Color Prints
CLASS
10000 Action/Sports
10001 Architecture
10002 Cats & Dogs - Domestic
10003 Intensely Magnified
10004 Character Study/Portrait
10006 Shadows/Reflections
10007 Floral
10010 Insects & Butterflies
10011 Landscapes
10013 Spring & Fall
10014 Pet/Farm Animals (no dogs, cats)
10015 Photo taken at last year’s Deschutes County
Fair
10016 Bridges
10017 Seascape/Ocean (day shots)
10018 Patriotic
10020 Sunrise/Sunset
10021 Transportation - Functional, boat, train,
plane, etc.
10022 Texture/Pattern
10023 Waterfalls/Rapids
10024 Wild Animals or Birds
10025 Winter Scene
10026 Fences
Section 2 - Adult Novice - Black and
White - Self/Commercially printed
(Includes sepia)
CLASS
10031 Architecture
10032 Cats & Dogs - Domestic
10034 Character Study/Portrait
10036 Shadows/Reflections
10037 Floral
10041 Landscapes
10047 Seascape/Ocean (day shots)
10048 Patriotic
10051 Transportation - Functional, boat train, plane,
etc.
10052 Texture/Pattern
10053 Waterfalls/Rapids
10054 Wild Animals or Birds
10055 Winter Scene
10056 Fences
Section 4 - Adult Advanced - Black
and White - Self/Commercially Printed
(Includes sepia)
CLASS
10131 Architecture
10132 Cats & Dogs - Domestic
10134 Character Study/Portrait
10136 Shadows/Reflections
10137 Floral
10141 Landscapes
10147 Seascape/Ocean (day shots)
10148 Patriotic
10151 Transportation - Functional, boat, train,
plane, etc.
10152 Texture/Pattern
10153 Waterfalls/Rapids
10154 Wild Animals or Birds
10155 Winter Scene
10156 Fences
DEPT. R - KIDS CORNER
Superintendent: Erica Turpijn, 541-749-8033
Assistant Superintendent: Amy Stancliff,
541-604-6240 (No calls after 8:00 pm, thank you!)
Drop-off Time: Extended hours on Saturday, July
24, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Premiums: First-$5"Second-$4"Third-$3
Dept. R – SPECIAL AWARDS
Section 5 - Youth - 13 - 15 Commercial/
Self Printed - Color or Black and White
CLASS
10200 Action/Sports
10201 Architecture
10202 Cats & Dogs - Domestic
10203 Intensely Magnified
10204 Character Study/Portrait
10206 Shadows/Reflections
10207 Floral
10209 Barns
10210 Insects & Butterflies
10211 Landscapes
10213 Spring & Fall
10214 Pet/Farm Animals (no dogs, cats)
10215 Photo taken at last year’s Deschutes County
Fair
10216 Bridges
10217 Seascape/Ocean (day shots)
10218 Patriotic
10220 Sunrise/Sunset
10221 Transportation - Functional, boat, train,
plane, etc.
10222 Texture/Pattern
10223 Waterfalls/Rapids
10224 Wild Animals or Birds
10225 Winter Scene
10226 Fences
Section 3 - Adult Advanced - Color
Prints
Section 6 - Youth - 16 - 18 -
Commercially-Self-Printed - Color or
Black and White
CLASS
10100 Action/Sports
10101 Architecture
10102 Cats & Dogs - Domestic
10103 Intensely Magnified
10104 Character Study/Portrait
10106 Shadows/Reflections
10107 Floral
10110 Insects & Butterflies
10111 Landscapes
10113 Spring & Fall
10114 Pet/Farm Animals (no dogs, cats)
10115 Photo taken at last year’s Deschutes County
Fair
10116 Bridges
10117 Seascape/Ocean (day shots)
10118 Patriotic
10120 Sunrise/Sunset
10121 Transportation - Functional, boat, train,
plane, etc.
10122 Texture/Pattern
10123 Waterfalls/Rapids
10124 Wild Animals or Birds
10125 Winter Scene
10126 Fences
CLASS
10300 Action/Sports
10301 Architecture
10302 Cats & Dogs - Domestic
10303 Intensely Magnified
10304 Character Study/Portrait
10306 Shadows/Reflections
10307 Floral
10310 Insects & Butterflies
10311 Landscapes
10313 Spring & Fall
10314 Pet/Farm Animals (no dogs, cats)
10315 Photo taken at last year’s Deschutes County
Fair
10316 Bridges
10317 Seascape/Ocean (day shots)
10318 Patriotic
10319 Frogs/Toads/Mushrooms
10320 Sunrise/Sunset
10321 Transportation - Functional, boat, train,
plane, etc.
10322 Texture/Pattern
10323 Waterfalls/Rapids
10324 Wild Animals or Birds
10325 Winter Scene
10326 Fences
Best of Show: 6 & under, 7 to 9, 10 to12,
Superintendent’s Choice
Theme Award: All classes and ages within the Dept.
will be eligible. All Youth will be judged together
for the ‘Theme’ award. Entries will be judged on
originality, ability level and approximation to the
theme. Indicate on the exhibitor tag that the entry
is in this class by inserting the word ‘Theme’ on the
tag in the upper right-hand corner. ‘Theme’ is not a
class by itself.
A $10 award will be given to each of the above
winners: It will be included in the Premium checks.
KIDS CORNER GENERAL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as
Covid-19 state and local health mandates
on building capacity may limit the number
of last minute walk in entries.
Please refer to DCF General Rules & Regulations in
front of Exhibitor/Premium Book.
" Exhibits must have been completed within the
last 2 years and not previously exhibited at
the Fair.
" Exhibits are to be created especially for Fair
entry. PLEASE NO ORGANIZED SCHOOL,
DAYCARE, OR ART CLASS PROJECTS.
Items that are obviously done in a class setting
will not be judged.
" Every effort is made to protect exhibits but
occasional accidents may occur, exhibitors do
so at their own liability.
" CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT ON
DELIVERY DAY TO RECEIVE WRISTBANDS.
NO WRISTBANDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO
PARENTS OR DAY CARE PROVIDERS. NO
EXCEPTIONS! (Children who exhibit in Open
Class & are 12 or under as of January 1st of
the current year can receive a wristband for
free admission to the Fair Wristbands are non-
transferable. If your child CAN NOT be present
at drop off on Saturday please consider
entering in another department. (See Below)
Always read all Department & Section specific
entry requirements.
" Children may enter up an age group only if the
class is not available in their age group. For
example a 3 year old may enter a nature craft
in Section 4.
Other Departments with popular Youth classes:
" Dept. I- Land Product (Tuesday Entry Day)
" Dept. J- Floral (Tuesday Entry Day)
" Dept. K - Baked Goods (Monday Entry Day)
" Dept. M – Clothing & Textiles (Saturday Entry
Day)
Please read carefully. Any entries that do not
follow guidelines are subject to disqualification
for judging.
Section Specific Instructions:
Art
" NO GLASS, PLEXIGLASS, WOOD,
OR FRAMES OF ANY KIND WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
" To encourage creativity in our youth, we are
not accepting paint by number, pre-printed
coloring sheets, or multiple classroom art
works.
" When selecting a medium (class), use ONLY
that medium.(i.e. A pencil drawing colored with
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