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Table Settings Competition Guide
2017
2017 OC Fair
2017 IMPORTANT DATESIn-Person Entry Help Days .................Wednesday, May 31 & Thursday, June 1, 11 am - 6 pm
1st Show: Entry Deadline ....................Wednesday, June 28
1st Show: Entry Delivery .....................Tuesday, July 11, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
1st Show: Entry Pickup .......................Tuesday, August 1, 7 am - 10 am
2nd Show: Entry Deadline ..................Wednesday, July 19
2nd Show: Entry Delivery ...................Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
2nd Show: Entry Pickup .....................Tuesday, August 15, 7 am - 7 pm
Awards Ceremony ................................Saturday, August 12, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Online registration opens March 1st.
CONTACTChristine Gunst, Home Arts Program CoordinatorOffice (714) 708-1553 Office after June 23 (714) 708-1623 [email protected] Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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TABLE OF CONTENTSRules .................................................................................................1
Eligibility ..........................................................................................2
How to Enter .....................................................................................3
Entry Delivery & Pickup ..................................................................4
Judging & Awards ...........................................................................5-6
Guidelines .......................................................................................7-8
Adult Divisions .................................................................................9Division 800-801, 1st ShowDivision 802-803, 2nd Show
Youth Divisions ................................................................................10Division 366, 1st ShowDivision 367, 2nd Show
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RULES1. Local and State Rules govern this competition.
2. Exhibitors are responsible to read the Competition Guidelines and to abide by them.
3. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at (714) 708-1553 or email [email protected]. Inquiries will be responded to within 72 business hours. Personal assistance is also available on Help Days; see “Help with Entering” on page 3.
4. Causes for Disqualification• Non-compliance to the Competition and OC Fair Guidelines.• Entries over the maximum amount allowed will not be accepted. • Entries must follow the rules of the Division and Class.• Items previously entered in the OC Fair will be disqualified.• Disqualified entries may not be displayed and must be picked up when notified.
5. Entry fees are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no refund policy.
6. Set-Up:• All entries must be completed by 1:45 pm on entry delivery day.• No late entries will be accepted.• Only the person whose name appears on the entry form is allowed in the promenade exhibit area during set-up.• After 1:45 pm, exhibitors may not touch their own completed entry or another exhibitor’s entry at any time.
7. Display Requirements:• All tables must display two place settings representing the class theme.• Setting must include complete glassware, cups/saucers and flatware and be set for all courses on the menu. Do not
set steak knives. Set dinnerware for all courses except dessert.• Menu must be displayed on the table, typed in 18 point or larger, free from spelling, grammar and punctuation
errors. Settings should correspond with the menu.• Table settings must be contained on the top of the table or may rise independently over the table.• Table settings are not to exceed 6½ feet at its highest point and measured from the floor. No additional floor items
allowed (e.g., chairs, rugs).• Exhibitors may not remove black display cloth from the table provided for setup. Black display cloth is not
considered part of entry.• No fresh flowers, plants, food items, disposable place settings, paper tablecloths or napkins. • Candles, if used, may not be lit. • Fair staff will not maintain battery operated accessories. If used, these items will not be replaced.
8. Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, neither the State of California nor the OC Fair & Event Center will be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the OC Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries.
9. Exhibits must be picked up on Entry Pickup Day, failure to do so may result in the items being discarded.
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ELIGIBILITYAdult Divisions: Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 and older.Youth Divisions Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 14, 2017) who live, attend school, or are club members in Orange
County, CA.
ENTRY LIMIT •Adults: 1 entry per show •Youth: 1 entry per showDue to the overwhelming popularity of the Table Setting Competition, space is limited. An email notification and confirmation will be sent the day following the entry deadline.
1st Show space will be assigned based on the order of entries received.
2nd Show space will be assigned as follows:1. Exhibitors who did not participate in 1st Show.2. In order of entries received.3. As space is available.
oc exhibitor FAIR TICKET• Exhibitors will receive one (1) 2017 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry delivery. • One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry.• Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open.
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HOW TO ENTEROnline Entry Deadlines: 1st Show- Wednesday, June 28 by 6 pm 2nd Show- Wednesday, July 19 by 6 pm1. Review the Table Settings Category Rules, Guidelines and OC Fair Guidelines.2. Choose from the divisions and class listed on pages 9-10.3. Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com and pay the entry fee (per entry).
No photo upload is required for this competition.
Exhibitor Name• Entries must be made under the name of the individual whose exhibit it is.• Enter using the exhibitor’s name as it will appear on the display tag. This also applies to all youth entries.• Do not use business or fictitious names. • There are no team entries. • Last year’s accounts are no longer valid. All entrants must create a new account.
Entry Confirmation • An email notification and confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received.• If the email confirmation does not arrive shortly after submitting payment, please check your Spam/Junk folder before
contacting the OC Fair.
Entry Fees• Entry fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). • No refunds will be issued.
Adult Divisions - $10 per entry.Youth Divisions - $6 per entry.
HELP WITH ENTERINGPhone: During office hours at (714) 708-1553 E-mail: [email protected] here for additional help: Entry Tutorial FAQs
In-Person Help DaysMay 31 & June 1 (Wednesday & Thursday), 11 am - 6 pm• Located in the OC Fair Administration Building.• Park in Lot F located inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive.• Click here to view a map.
Entry Delivery Day: Tuesday June 20, 2017
Perserved Food (Administration Building)
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entry deliveryDelivery Date: 1st Show- Tuesday, July 11, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm 2nd Show- Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
• One participation ribbon will be given each exhibitor on entry delivery day.• Late deliveries will not be accepted.
Where to Deliver Entries• OC Promenade between Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries. • Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with detailed information.
Claim Checks• Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. • Claim checks are required to pick up your entry on Entry Pickup Day.
To download this entry delivery map click here.
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Table Settings (in OC Promenade)
1st Show ..... Tuesday, July 112nd Show ... Tuesday, August 1
Entry Delivery Days:
entry pickup Pickup Date: 1st Show- Tuesday, August 1, 7 - 10 am 2nd Show- Tuesday, August 15, 7 am - 7 pm
• An entry pickup map will be emailed to you as the route may change from the entry delivery route.• Claim Check or photo ID is required for pick up. • If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. • Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded. • The OC Fair & Event Center is not responsible for exhibits left after this date.
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JudgingQualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator and are selected from local professionals and individuals who are experienced and highly qualified in their fields. Each year the Program Coordinator may choose new judges or judges may judge different divisions from year to year. The judges’ decision is final.
Adult DivisionsPlaced using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another. • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine.
More than one Honorable Mention per class may be awarded.• 1st Place winners will compete for Division Winner. • Division Winners will compete for Best of Show.
Youth DivisionsPlaced using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. • Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. • There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per class. • All Blue Awards will then compete, using the American Judging System, for Division Winner.
Special Awards will be awarded for youth entries.
Judging CriteriaJudging criteria for formal and informal table settings is modern American standards. Judges’ comments will be displayed on each table after judging is complete.Entries will be judged on:
25% SUITABILITY FOR OCCASION AND THEME25% DECORATIVENESS/EYE-APPEAL25% CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY25% CORRECTNESS
Reassignment of Entry Division or ClassJudges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate division or class or may combine divisions or classes to create an adequate judging pool. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of exhibitors to enter work in the appropriate class. Failure to enter the appropriate class may result in disqualification.
Judge’s AwardAdditional awards may be made at the discretion of each judge for outstanding entries that exhibit special qualities that the judge feel deserves to be recognized.
Disqualified EntriesIf an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries.
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AWARDSIncludes ribbons and/or prize money (premiums)
Adult YouthBest of Show ..........................$150 Division Winner ............................. $50Division Winner .....................$75 Most Creative ................................. $301st Place .................................$50 Most Correct Components ............. $302nd Place ................................$35 Judge’s Award .................................Rosette3rd Place .................................$20 Best Napkin Folds ...........................RosetteJudge’s Award ........................Rosette Best Menu Presentation ..................RosetteBest Napkin Folds ..................Rosette Best Use of Color ............................RosetteBest Menu Presentation .........Rosette Blue, Red, White .............................RosetteBest Use of Color ...................RosetteMost Creative .........................Rosette
• Exhibitors will receive awarded ribbons on entry pickup day.• Award checks will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and mailed within 30
days after the close of the 2017 OC Fair.
Judging Results• All entries will be displayed in the OC Promenade with any awards received. • Results will be posted online around the second week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. • Please do not call or email for competition results.
Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 12, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
• Hosted on the OC Promenade Main Stage.• Best of Show and Division Winner recipients will be invited to attend and be recognized at the ceremony. • Invitations will be sent to the email provided at entry registration. • All entrants and the general public are welcome to attend the ceremony.
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Guidelines for OC Fair Table Settings Competitions• Judging criteria for OC Fair table settings, formal and informal, is modern American standards. Although there are
distinctions between formal and informal place settings, as well as settings unique to meals served, for the purpose of this show please follow the guidelines listed below.
• Create a menu according to the theme of the class. Set the table with two place settings represented.• Display the menu you are planning to serve. Set flatware, glassware, cups, saucers and plates corresponding to
courses listed on the menu, with the exception of the dessert plate.
Table Linens• For formal settings the tablecloth can be 12-18 inches dropped from the table’s edge. • For informal settings, mats or runners may be used in conjunction with a table cloth. Informal table cloth drop is 8-12
inches.• Place napkins folded in squares or rectangles, at the left of the forks with the open corner nearest to the plate. The
folded napkin may also be laid on the empty plate. Informal place settings may have creatively folded napkins.
Flatware• Set flatware 1-inch from edge of the plate in a straight line. Utensils may follow the curve on a round table.• Flatware should be arranged at each place in the order of its use for the various courses, utensils on the outermost
position to be used first.• Set no more than 3 pieces of flatware on each side of the plate.• Set forks, (except cocktail fork) at left of plate with prongs up. Cocktail fork, if needed, is placed on the plate or at
extreme right.• Set knives and spoons to the right of plate. Set knives with blade turned toward the plate. Do not set steak knives.• If a salad course is served early in the meal, the salad fork should be further from the main course fork, with both set
on the left.• For informal place settings, when an entree salad is the main course, dinner fork may be set for the course.• If a soup is served, the spoon is set on the right, further from the plate than the knife.• For purposes of this show, dessert utensils (fork and teaspoon) should be set above the main plate horizontally (bowl
of spoon facing left and the fork below with tines facing right), for both formal and informal tables.• Small bread knives or spreader are not required, but if used they should lay across the bread plate, parallel to edge of
table with the handle pointing to the right, or at a 45 degree angle, handle to right, blade turned toward center of the plate.
• If chopsticks are set, place them over the plate horizontally, tapered ends to the left.• Asian soup spoons may set over the chopsticks, handle to the left.• Chopsticks and Asian soup spoons may not replace American utensils.
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Tableware• If a place plate or charger is used for a formal setting, it should be set about 1 inch from the table’s edge. • For the purpose of this show, the bread and butter plate may be placed 1 inch above the fork, for both formal and
informal settings.• Set all courses served according to menu with the exception of dessert. Salad plate, if needed, may be set to the left of
the forks or on top of the dinner/meal plate.• If coffee or tea is listed on the menu, cups and saucers are set on the right of the knives and spoons or above the
setting to the right if space is limited, handle turned to right.
Glasses• Drinking glasses of any kind - water, wine, juice, iced tea – are set at the top right of the dinner plate, above the knives
and spoons.• Glasses designed for certain types of wine may be set if available. If only one type of glass is available, it is
considered correct regardless of the type of wine provided.• For the purpose of this show, glasses may be set at a 45 degree angle from the water goblet, in a straight line or
triangle formation. • Set a water glass for all menus and styles of service.
Centerpieces• Table decorations should usually be below eye level, and or not obstructive for diners.• Centerpiece may be scaled for a larger table that would seat more guests, but cannot deter from the overall effect, the
guests’ comfort or the service of the meal.• Place cards if you choose to use them, can be placed on top of the napkin (if napkin is on the plate) or above the
dessert flatware.
Menu• Menu should be easy to read. 18 point or larger type, presented in a self-standing frame which makes it visible.• Menu should reflect the theme or occasion. Food items should be balanced, offering sufficient dishes from all food
groups.• For the purposes of this show, a minimum of three courses should be served.
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1st showDIVISION 800 round tableClass 01: Crystal ClearLet your table shine through. Use clear tableware to create a glistening effect that all of your guests will be talking about for a long time. This might be a good time to practice creating illusions.
Class 02: MetallicStainless steel, iron, copper, gold or something in between, the choice is yours. Mixing and matching is fine but remember that your earrings have to match your necklace or people will talk. By the way, I think Steam Punk or Industrial could fit snugly into this theme.
DIVISION 801 rectangle tableClass 01: The Kids TableA miniaturized version of the adult table or all fun and games for the younger set; you choose how you would entertain your little guests. But remember the rules, we want to set good examples for them.
Class 02: Fruits & VegetablesPick your favorite or use all of them. Style your table to empha-size the bounties of the earth. Remember the rules for no fresh food on the table but use pictures or artifical representations of them to show off nature’s best. This could be a good place to show off your farm to table style.
2nd showDIVISION 802 round tableClass 01: FlowersChoose your favorite one or bring them all to the table. But re-member the rules, nothing live, we don’t want to attract bees.
Class 02: I Made it MyselfForget the store bought stuff, use what you, your mother, your grandmother or someone has made - hand-crafted tableware, linens, centerpieces, etc. The more homemade items, the better!Note: Judges’ scores do reflect on the degree of adherence to the theme. For this class only, please include a list of your handmade items and who made them, if you know, in your de-scription when entering online or on a separate sheet of paper on entry delivery. No need to work this into your table setting, we will display this for you during the fair.
DIVISION 803 rectangle tableClass 01: Paper or Plastic?For this class only, throw out the rules that says no disposable place settings, paper table cloths or napkins. Make it beautiful, creative and functional while using plastic or disposable table-ware. All other rules still apply.
Class 02: BurlapWow who would have thought burlap sacks would make it to the wedding table. Weddings are not the only way to show off your burlap bow making skills; consider Christmas, the 4th of July or even a garden party.
adult Divisions
ELIGIBILITY Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 or older.
Entry limit 1 per show entry Fee $10 per entry
• Follow the correct placement of all components. Use the guidelines for OC Fair table settings.• Display tables draped with black cloths will be provided by the OC Fair. These drapes are to cover the table struc-
ture and will not be judged as part of entry. These drapes are to be used in addition to the exhibitor’s cloth and not as the exhibitor’s only table cloth.
• For Round Table Divisions 800 and 802, table dimensions are 36 inches round by 30 inches tall.• For Rectangle Table Divisions 801 and 803, table dimensions are 30 inches wide by 48 inches long and 30-inches
tall.• Center pieces may be scaled for a larger table that would seat more guests, but must not deter from overall effect,
comfort of the guests or service of the meal.
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ELIGIBILITY Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 14, 2017) who live, attend school, or are club member in Orange County, CA.
Entry limit 1 per show entry Fee $6 per entry
• Follow the correct placement of all components. Use the guidelines for OC Fair table settings to assist you.• Display tables draped with black cloths will be provided by the OC Fair. These drapes are to cover the table struc-
ture and will not be judged as part of entry. These drapes are to be used in addition to the exhibitor’s cloth and not as the exhibitor’s only table cloth.
• For Youth Divisions, table dimensions are 36 inches round by 30 inches tall.• Center piece can be scaled for a larger table that would seat more guests, but must not deter from overall effect,
comfort of the guests or service of the meal.
Youth divisionsAges 9-17 table settings
1st showDIVISION 366Youth round table, ages 9-17Class 01: Emojis Speak to MeWho needs to know how to spell? Emojis can say it all these days. Use these little emoticons to develop your very best table setting. Don’t forget to use Emojis to create your menu.
Class 02: What I Want to be When I Grow UpHave you made up your mind yet? Many of us always knew and others keep searching. If you have decided this monumental event, let us know with your life’s goal themed table setting. It will be OK if you change your mind afterwards. No one will know, just hide the pictures.
2nd showDIVISION 367youth round table, ages 9-17Class 01: My Doll & MeSet a table for you and your doll or you and a friend, with your dolls. Any occassin would be fine but make it a meal to remem-ber. Please do not include your doll at the table but your center-piece could be a dolled up masterpiece; it is your choice. Rules for the doll’s place setting can be a little relaxed but don’t forget the basics.
Class 02: CarnivalWhat do you like best at the carnival? Is it the rides, the games, the animals, the food or the competitions? Go wild here with the colors and things you enjoy most. This is your chance to display the emotions of fun and excitement that you have when you come to the fair.
