143rd Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo · Oct 8–11, 2026 Seguin Events Complex, Seguin, TX Hours & admission →
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Home Arts

Where time-honored traditions and artistic endeavors converge — canning, pickling, antiques, embroidery, crochet, baked goods, photography, plants and much more.

  • Wed, Oct 7 · 2–7 PM
    All entries delivered to the Exhibition Hall
  • Thu, Oct 8 · 8–9 AM
    Cut flowers and arrangements to the Coliseum
  • Sat, Oct 10 · 3–5 PM
    Desserts on Display
  • Sun, Oct 11 · 4–5:30 PM
    Pick-up window — no exceptions

Enter your work

Step into a realm where handmade creations take center stage. Each exhibitor in the Home Arts Division receives one free exhibitor’s pass for each entry.

All entries are accepted on a merit basis and must remain in the Exhibit Hall until Sunday, October 11. All decisions of the judges are final.

Divisions

  • Adult
  • High School — grades 9–12
  • Middle School (Jr High) — grades 5–8
  • Elementary — grades 1–4
  • Kindergarten & Preschool
  • Exceptional

Committee

Home Arts Division security provided by the Seguin Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.

Home Arts exhibits on display at the fair
Ten departments

What you can enter

Complete class lists for every department are in the Fair Guide.

Antique & Vintage

1970 and older — books, pictures, china and crockery, glassware, kitchen articles, household items and more. Chairman: Iris & Tracy Clingingsmith, 830-557-2502.

Art

Original work across media, judged by division.

Baked Foods

Breads, cakes, pies, cookies and candies — plus the Saturday Desserts on Display showcase.

Clothing

Sewn and constructed garments, made and finished by the exhibitor.

Crafts

Handmade craft work of all kinds.

Canning

Canning and pickling — jams, jellies, preserves, relishes and pickles.

Handwork

Embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting and needlework.

Ornamental Horticulture

Potted plants, cut flowers and arrangements — delivered Thursday morning.

Photography

Prints across all divisions, adult through preschool.

Pumpkin Decorating

The seasonal contest — a favourite with younger exhibitors.

General rules

  • All items, with the exception of antiques, must be made by the exhibitor and completely finished.
  • All entries, except cut flowers, must be in the Exhibition Hall between 2:00 and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7. All cut flowers and arrangements must be in the Coliseum between 8:00 and 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 8.
  • The Fair will exercise due care of all exhibits, but in no case will it be responsible for loss or damage.
  • Articles which are soiled or unfit for exhibition will not be accepted.
  • No article may be entered in more than one department.
  • All arrangements of exhibits are under the control of the department chairman, and no one may remove them until the exhibition is closed. Items are returned on presentation of the duplicate entry tag.
  • Items must be picked up Sunday, October 11, between 4:00 and 5:30 PM. Anything not picked up will be disposed of at the discretion of the chairman.
  • Items entered in previous years will not be accepted.

There are no exceptions to the pick-up window. Please plan to collect your entries Sunday afternoon between 4:00 and 5:30 PM.

Ribbons

Tri-Color for department Grand Champion; blue for 1st, red for 2nd, white for 3rd.

Home Arts sponsors

Thank you to the individuals, businesses and organizations who support the Home Arts Division.

Individual

Community

Judge’s Gift