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Hobbies, and Collections
(hob'iz ǝnd kǝ-lek' shǝnz): Activities engaged in for pleasure and relaxation during spare time and sets of objects collected for their interest, value or beauty |
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About the Department
Working on Hobbies and collecting unique items serves a wide range of purposes and functions. Hobbies and Collections train the eye, create a sense of order, and help develop aesthetic appreciation. Hobbyists and Collectors can be characterized by their joyful dedication to their projects. The world of hobbies and collections can be social when hobbyists and collectors share their pleasure with each other and their neighbors and friends. The Ventura County Fair offers the pride of showing and the pleasure of seeing others’ hobbies and collections, as well as an opportunity to exchange experience and advice. Who knows? A new collection of Blue Ribbons may be your reward! |
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Click on the link on the lower right hand side (in the yellow box) for 2012 Entry Guide
WHEN TO ENTER
Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29, 2012
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Judged: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Reservations for collection cases will NOT be accepted before June 1 or after June 15, 2012. To reserve a case, call Superintendent (805) 443-0673 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM only. Please leave message with name and call back number for confirmation of reservation. No confirmation, no case.
You can enter Online - June 1-July 15, 2012 or just bring your items to the Gem & Mineral building at the fairgrounds on July 27, 28 & 29 between 10 am -5 pm.
WHEN TO PICK UP ENTRIES
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Exhibits must remain in place for the duration of the Fair.
All items not claimed on Monday, August 13, 2012 become the property of the Ventura County Fair and will be disposed.
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Superintendent
Laura Grayson
Having lived in Ventura County for 19 years, Laura Grayson has been volunteering at the Ventura County Fair from the beginning. Laura has been passionate about the Hobbies, Models and Collections & Gem and Mineral departments ever since she was recruited to help that first summer by her next door neighbor. As she became active in the Oxnard Gem and Mineral society and their exciting hobbies and classes she quickly started to enjoy the fun of being a contestant, with the opportunity to enter her newly learned crafts into the friendly competitions the fair had to offer. These crafts included beading, cab and jewelry making, silver work and several others. But Laura soon discovered that her favorite hobby of all was the chance to get to know the volunteers and other contestants and to see the variety of what they brought in from year to year.
Before she new it, Laura and her family became annual volunteers and/or staff of the Gem and Mineral & Hobbies, Models and Collections department. After several years as a committed volunteer, Laura then served as Assistant Superintendent for a few years and is now serving her first year as Superintendent. She is excited to continue serving with the AWESOME volunteers that have been dedicated to this department for over 100 years collectively. Without the help and dedication of this great team, we would not be one of the most fun and exciting departments to visit at the Fair.
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The Hobbies & Collections Department is sponsored by Miller Lite.
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