Holiday Blanket Contest

Open to ages 5 & up

Help us warm up our community! The Holiday Blanket Contest provides an opportunity for competitors to create a holiday or winter themed blanket while giving back to the community. Blankets will be on display for the duration of the Festival and at the conclusion, will be donated to a local not-for-profit, Friends of the Night People.

Online Registration Deadline: November 8, 2024
Blanket Drop-off: November 18, 2024

Questions: Call or email the Competitive Exhibits Office at 716-649-3900 ext. 6407 or ceoffice@ecfair.org

Entry Fee: $15 includes unlimited number of entries in this and all FOL (Holiday Photography, Wreath Decorating, and Gingerbread House Decorating) contests. With your entry, receive $15 off the price of a full experience ticket to the FOL (regular price is $33.90)

Entry Arrival: Items will be dropped off on November 18, 2024. Drop off instructions will be provided via email.

Judging: Judging will take place prior to the opening night of the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights. Blankets will be on display at the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights in the Winter Wonderland Workshop (NY State Police Building).

Prize Checks: Prize checks will be mailed following the completion of the Festival of Lights.

Instructions:
  1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED AT FAIRGROUNDSHOLIDAY.COM BY November 8, 2024. Entries not registered will not be accepted.
  2. Ages 5 & up are eligible to participate.
  3. There are several classes. Please make sure you read carefully to place your item in the correct class (see below).
  4. Blankets should be themed to the Holidays or Winter. They must also serve the purpose of warmth. Judge Criteria: General Appearance 60%, Warmth 20%, Themed 20%.

Classes

Ages 5 & up - Any Size/Any Technique
1. Quilt
2. Afghan
3. Crocheted Blanket
4. Knitted Blanket
5. Tied Blanket
6. T-Shirt Blanket
7. Sweatshirt Blanket

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