The following steps and definitions will help you in completing your entries for the 2016 Napa County Fair & Fireworks.
Eligibility:
Participants in the Napa County Fair & Fireworks must be residents of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Lake, Marin or Mendocino counties.
Registration:
All entries must be made online or in person. If you do not have Internet access or need assistance with your entries, please visit us Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm or call us at (707) 942-5111. We are here to help!
Include the title or description for each item. Be sure that your information is complete and accurate.
Refer to Department Categories for entry fee information. No entry fees for youth.
Registration for most departments will close on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, with the exception of Baking and Gardening & Farming which close on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
Exhibits entered in a previous Napa County Fair are not eligible EXCEPT when specifically noted. (Potted plants may be entered more than one year).
Submission of entries implies acceptance of all conditions as stated in these rules.
Labeling:
All entries must be labeled with the name and phone number of the exhibitor and the Division and Class being entered. (See individual Departments for additional labeling requirements.)
Delivery dates:
Thursday, June 15 from 7-11 am OR 4-7 pm
Canning, Fine Arts, Fine Crafts, Home & Hobby, Photography, Quilts & Wall-hangings, Wine
Monday, July 3 from 7 am - 9 am
Baking, Gardening & Farming
Tags:
Identifying exhibitor tags will be provided and installed when exhibits are received. Names are revealed after judging is completed. Any additional signs, courtesy or educational, must be approved by Fair Management.
Payment of Cash Awards (premiums):
The Fair will pay cash awards only on those classes specified and only the Judging Sheet will be the basis for the cash award payments. Ribbons and exhibitor tags have no value as to payment.
Checks covering awards in all classes will be promptly issued. All checks shall be made payable to the exhibitor in whose name the entry was made and void after 6 months from the date issued.
Liability:
Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, the County of Napa, the Napa County Fair and/or its contractors will not be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the Napa County Fair & Fireworks. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of work; however, the exhibit must be picked up on Pickup Day. Exhibits not claimed one day after Pickup Day will be donated or discarded.
General:
Fair Management has the authority to clarify this schedule for the proper conduct of the Fair, and exhibitors must in all cases conform. Accepted works shall NOT BE REMOVED from displays prior to the Pickup Day stated in these rules. Work must remain as displayed.
Cancellation:
Fair Management reserves the right to cancel entries and cash and special awards and request the removal of exhibits from the Fairgrounds where exhibitors are disorderly,
endangering or disturbing the public and other exhibitors.
Pickup Day:
All items must be picked up Wednesday, July 5 from 10 am – 1 pm. Items will not be released without a claim check.