Department P:
Needlework
Chairperson: Peggy Grillo
Contact:203-909-4661 or grillopeggyguilford@gmail.com
Committee: Susan Dearborn, Monica Wilson, Linda Gebauer, Jennifer Meeker
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IN CLASSES LISTED
Entry pre-registration closes at 5:00 P.M. Saturday September 12, 2026
1. All exhibits in Department P and P Junior must be brought to the exhibit building between 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 17th.
2. Exhibits are to remain in place until closing, Sunday, September 20. The building will close at 6:00 P.M. and exhibits will be available after 7:00 P.M.
3. Soiled articles will not be accepted for exhibition.
4. While not required, providing descriptions, direction or patterns to the article will assist in the judging process.
5. Articles winning previous prizes at the Guilford Fair may not be entered.
6. Professionals are welcome to exhibit in categories other than those in which they earn a living.
7. Decisions of the judges will determine if placement is warranted.
For details on the State Quilt contest, click here.
AWARDS:
“BEST IN SHOW” PRIZE will be awarded to the most outstanding exhibit of all classes. Given in honor of Patricia (Mama Bear) Hill.
Deborah George Memorial Awards: Additional monetary awards to be given for outstanding quilted Items.