The NC 4-H Craft Fair is going virtual! Iredell County 4-H’ers have until October 23, 2020, at 5 p.m. to enter their crafts to submit to the state contest. Submissions can be made by going to go.ncsu.edu/iredellvirtualcrafts2020.

Here’s what you need to know to enter:

• The craft fair is open to 4-H’ers ages 5-18 as of January 1, 2020. 4-H’ers must be enrolled in 4HOnline to enter.
• The craft must have been made on or after January 1, 2020, by the 4-H’er.
• 4-H’ers can enter up to 2 crafts per category. A separate entry must be submitted for each craft.
• 1-3 photos of the craft must be submitted. If entering the Trash to Treasure category, a photo of the original item must be included.

The categories are:

• Paper Crafts  – scrapbooking, card-making, paper flowers, decoupage, papier-mache, origami, paper cutting, etc.
• Trendy Crafts  – tie-dye, use of ducktape, rock painting, beading, ceramics, latch hook, candle making, pottery, jewelry, etc.
• Trash to Treasure – recycling, taking supplies you already have, and making something crafty (Must submit a photo of the original item and one or two of the final product.)
• Drawing  – freestyle drawing, no tracing
• Holiday Crafts  – any craft used for holiday decorating, etc.
• Electrical Crafts  – any craft that has an electric power source (battery, plug, solar, etc.)
• Cookie Decorating  – decorate your favorite cookie
• Cake Decorating  – be creative in how you decorate a cake

For any questions or concerns, please contact Taylor Jenkins (704-878-3159 or taylor_jenkins@ncsu.edu)!