Granite State Fair Handbook 2024

An aerial view of the fairground at sunset. The fairground is bustling with illuminated rides, colorful booths, and lively attractions, creating an atmosphere of excitement and fun.

Photo By: John Gisis

Art

Online Entry Forms are due by September 9th

  • No entries will be accepted unless framed and wired for hanging.
  • Paintings must be the work of the artist.
  • No digital photography
  • Material deemed suggestive or inappropriate may be excluded from display.
  • You may submit one entry per class.
  • The following definitions will be used:
    • Professional – One who teaches, accepts commissions and sells.
    • Amateur – One who participates as a hobby, has never given lessons, and sells occasionally.
    • Senior – Person aged 65 and over.
    • Junior – Between the ages of 13 and 18 years of age.
    • Children – Under 12 years of age.
  • Special Awards:
    • High School Award “Superintendents Choice”
    • People’s Choice Award—Amateurs
    • People’s Choice Award—Juniors
    • Best of Show Award
    • Fair Motif Award

Please Note: In Classes where there is no competition, 1/2 premium will be paid only if the entry merits judging.

Art

Note: Oil division is not a part of  the Child Class (defined as 4th grade or lower.)
Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/ Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Note: Oil Pastel is not part of the Child class (defined as grade 4 or lower)
Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Note: Pen & Ink  is not part of the Child class (defined as grade 4 or lower)
Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8 th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Note: Animal Themed is not part of the Child class (defined as grade 4 or lower)
Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Professional

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Amateur

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Senior

1st $16.00

2nd $15.00

3rd $12.00

Junior (9th -12th grade)/Youth (5th -8th grade)

1st $4.00

2nd $3.00

3rd Ribbon

Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

Note: Crayon division only is for the Child class (defined as grade 4 or below)
Child (up to and including grade 4)

Pumpkins & Ribbons

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