The mission of California Crafts is to provide, through fair and equitable competition, a California State Fair exhibit of the finest examples of crafts being done in the state.
All California residents, 18 and over, are eligible to enter the Crafts Completion and showcase their crafts at the California State Fair.
The Needle and Fiber Arts guide includes quilting and the special contests. All items entered in the Fiber Arts divisions will be accepted for judging.
For 2024 The Special Contest:
‘Almost Edible’
Food is a conversation starter across the world despite ethnicity, language, religion, or income class. Our common enjoyment of food brings families, cultures, and communities together for celebrations, traditions, and for simple pure enjoyment as Connoisseurs of Cuisine – or affectionately termed “Foodies.” Consider what your favorite food is and share with us your version of its appearance. It should elicit hunger cravings, evoke sentimental memories, and be so realistic that it is “Almost Edible”. However, beware it’s only art that is consumed by the eyes of onlookers for this competition! Show us your ideas and win at the 2024 California State Fair!
How to Enter
Prize Donors
A special thank you to our competition prize donors. We appreciate your support.
- In Memory of Dorothy Killian Painter: $500 Awarded to an Entry in all Quilt Categories of the family’s choice
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2024 | Entries open registration online |
| May 5, 2024 | Entries close online at 11:59 pm & entry fees must be paid |
| May 23, 2024 | Preliminary acceptance notification email by 6 pm |
| May 31, 2024 | Shipped entries due |
| May 31 – June 1, 2024 | Hand Deliver entries between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| June 11, 2024 | Displayed work notification email by 6:00 pm |
| June 14 – 15, 2024 | Pick up of non-displayed items |
| July 12, 2024 | Exhibition Opens. Award results posted online |
| July 14, 2024 | Awards Ceremony |
| August 3, 2024 | Pick up exhibits 9 am – 5 pm |
| August 8 – 15, 2024 | Return shipped items |
Divisions & Classes
Please view the guide for full divisions and classes.
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