Fiber
2026 Entry Instructions
ONLINE ENTRY IS REQUIRED. To be an Exhibitor, click on the Online Entry link and follow the instructions. If you have questions, or are unable to complete the online form, please contact the department superintendent.
Entry deadlines are listed on the Entry Deadlines and Delivery Schedule page.
Department Rules
- All yarn must be handspun on a spinning wheel or drop spindle and spun by the individual entering it.
- Only 1 item per Class may be entered by an exhibitor, except for the alpaca, llama, angora goat, angora rabbit and cashmere goat classes.
- Each entry must be tagged with exhibitor name, class #, class name and type of fiber. All yarn skeins must be washed before entering. All garments must be washed and free of debris (hay, other foreign matter) before entering (fleece exempt). Presentation is a key element of exhibition in this department.
- No items previously entered in the Fiber Department can compete again for prizes.
- Exhibits must be dropped off on the Sun. prior to the fair, 12–6 PM
- Exhibits must be picked up on Sun., the last day of the fair, 6–8 PM. If you cannot make it by 8 PM, please make arrangements for pick-up of your entries by calling us at 203-427-7598 before 3 PM on Sunday (you can also let us know when you drop off your entries).
- Please make sure you have the right Class # on your entries.
- Please don’t wash your fleece before entering it.
- Minimum weight for skeins 9 WPI and finer shall be 1 oz. Yarns 8 WPI or less (bulky yarns) shall require a minimum of 2 oz.
- Small items must be put in a ziplock bag.
Special for 2026: Sweet Treats!
This year Fiber is teaming up with the Baking Department to bring you a delicious (looking) special category! How can you express your sweet tooth creatively? Think Funfetti yarn, felted cupcakes, a top hat cake- the possibilities are endless! Grand and Reserve champion ribbons will be awarded to the top contenders in this category. Don't forget to stop by the Baking Department to check out their awesome fiber-themed baked goods!
American Heritage Fiber
Present your best fleece, skein, or article celebrating the historical significance of fiber arts in the United States! From bison fiber and native spinning/weaving techniques to the development of Romeldale/CVM, red white and blue dye jobs, and beyond! Prizes will be awarded to the exhibits that the judges feel best exemplify the rich history of textiles from sea to shining sea.
1st Place – $50 + Rosette
2nd Place – $40 + Rosette
Entry Categories
General Fiber
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby/Childs Hat knit | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 2 | Baby/Childs Hat crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 3 | Baby/Childs Mittens | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 4 | Baby/Childs Sweater knit | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 5 | Baby/Childs Sweater crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 6 | Baby Booties | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 7 | Baby Blanket | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 9 | Art Yarn Garment | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 10 | Art Yarn Other | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 11 | Gloves knit | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 12 | Mittens knit | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 13 | Gloves/mittens crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 14 | Fingerless mittens | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 15 | Fingerless gloves | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 16 | Knitted Cowl | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 17 | Crocheted Cowl | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 18 | Knit scarf - plain stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 19 | Knit scarf - complex stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 20 | Crochet scarf | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 21 | Woven scarf | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 22 | Shawl knit | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 23 | Shawl crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 24 | Shawl color work | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 25 | Shawl lacework | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 26 | Lacework other (not shawl) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 27 | Cardigan knit plain - simple stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 28 | Cardigan knit complex - complex stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 29 | Cardigan crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 30 | Pullover knit Plain - plain stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 31 | Pullover knit complex - complex stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 32 | Pullover crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 33 | Hat knit Plain - plain stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 34 | Hat knit complex - complex stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 35 | Hat crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 36 | Socks knit Plain - plain stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 37 | Socks knit complex - complex stitch pattern | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 38 | Slippers knit, crochet, or felted | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 39 | Felted plain hat | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 40 | Felted hat ornate | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 41 | Felted garment (besides hat, mittens/gloves or slippers) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 42 | Felted mittens/gloves | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 43 | Woven garment | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 44 | Afghan | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 45 | Pillows | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 46 | Toys knit, crochet or felted | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 47 | Holiday item | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 48 | Animal knit/crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 49 | Bag/purse knit | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 50 | Bag/purse crochet | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 51 | Bag/purse felted plain | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 52 | Bag/purse felted ornate | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 53 | Felted Soap | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 54 | Needle felting freeform/sculptural - small under 6" | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 55 | Needle felting freeform/sculptural - large over 6" | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 56 | Needle felting freeform/scuptural animal | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 57 | Needle felting freeform/sculptural botanical | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 58 | Needle felting freeform/sculptural unconventional creature | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 59 | Needle felting Decoration on any base (flat) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 60 | Needle felting Decoration on any base (flat) landscape | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 61 | Needle felting Decoration on any base (flat) animal/botanical | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 62 | Needle felting - other | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 63 | Wet felting - other | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 64 | Other - any project that does not fit into the above categories | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 65 | Youth (18 & under) garment | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 66 | Youth (18 & under) bag | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 67 | Youth (18 & under) weaving | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 68 | Youth (18 & under) felting | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 69 | Youth (18 & under) other | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 70 | Sweet Treats | |||||
| 71 | American Heritage Fiber | $50 | $40 |
Hand Spinning
Each skein must be spun from livestock fibers, tagged with fiber content, how fiber was prepared and your name. Each skein must weigh between 1 oz. and 2 oz. Any skein not between 1 oz. and 2 oz. will not be judged.
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singles 1 skein | |||||
| 2 | 2 ply 1 skein | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 3 | 3 ply 1 skein | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 4 | Chain ply (Navajo ply) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 5 | Cable ply | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 6 | Mixed livestock fibers: (sheep, alpaca, llama, goat, rabbit) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 7 | Mixed Fibers: must be 50% livestock fibers, 50% spinners choice | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 8 | Silk: can contain up to 30% livestock fiber for stability. Can use recycled silk. | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 9 | Exotic Fibers (cashmere, qiviut, yak, bison, etc.) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 10 | Plant fibers (100% plant fibers) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 11 | Art Yarn (can be plied with a commercial novelty yarn) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 12 | Mohair Singles: 100% Mohair | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 13 | Mohair 2 ply: 100% Mohair | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 14 | Mohair Other: 100% Mohair | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 15 | Alpaca Singles: 100% Alpaca | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 16 | Alpaca 2 ply: 100% Alpaca | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 17 | Alpaca Other: 100% Alpaca | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 18 | Llama Singles: 100% Llama | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 19 | Llama 2 ply: 100% Llama | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 20 | Llama Other: 100% Llama | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 21 | Angora singles | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 22 | Angora 2 ply | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 23 | Angora other | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 24 | Spinners Texture Choice: this class will be judged on creativity, texture from natural fibers | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 25 | Spinners color choice: hand dyed after spinning or in fleece form and then colors blended in carding process (no commercial dyed) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 26 | Spinners color choice commercial dye | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 27 | Novelty (anything unusual or out of the ordinary) | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 28 | Youth (18 & Under) singles | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 29 | Youth (18 & Under) 2 ply | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
| 30 | Youth (18 & Under) other | $35 | $30 | $26 | $22 | $18 |
Premium Fleeces
Fleece limit 4 Entries Per Lot
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fine Wool (Pure Bred White, Cormo, Merino, Rambouillet, Targhee) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 2 | Down Breeds (Dorset, Hampshire, Oxford, Shropshire, Southdown, Suffolk) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 3 | Medium Breeds (Pure Bred White, Cheviot, Columbia, Corridale, Finn) | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 4 | Long Wool - Purebred White | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 5 | Purebred natural colored | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 6 | Alpaca - ages 6 to 12 mos.: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5 photo of Alpaca sample was taken from. Also include name of Alpaca and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 7 | Alpaca - ages 12 mos. and over: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5 photo of Alpaca sample was taken from. Also include name of Alpaca and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 8 | Llama - ages 6 to 12 mos.: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5 photo of Llama sample was taken from. Also include name of llama and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 9 | Llama - ages 12 mos. and over: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5 photo of Llama sample was taken from. Also include name of llama and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 10 | Angora Goat - Kid: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5’ photo of Angora goat sample was taken from. Also include name of Angora goat and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 11 | Angora Goat - Yearling: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5’ photo of Angora goat sample was taken from. Also include name of Angora goat and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 12 | Angora Goat - Adult: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5’ photo of Angora goat sample was taken from. Also include name of Angora goat and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 13 | Cashmere Goat Kid: 5" square cut off barrel (fiber aligned). Must be accompanied by 3 X 5’ photo of Angora goat sample was taken from. Also include name of Angora goat and sex. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 14 | Cashmere Goat - Yearling: send 5" square along with snapshot of animal. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 15 | Cashmere Goat - Adult: send 5" square along with snapshot of animal. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 16 | Angora Rabbit: send 5" square along with snapshot of animal. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 17 | Fleece to finished: must have 5" square sample of fleece, photo of animal, on index card, breed of animal, age, sex; plus exhibitors name/farm/address/phone how fiber was prepared. | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
| 18 | Senior Sheep |
