collections project

2027 clay county only project (not eligible for State fair)

Exhibit Guidelines:

To exhibit your collection at the county fair, it must be displayed in one of the following ways:

  1. Neatly and attractively arranged in a box not to exceed 18" x 24" (NO HEIGHT LIMIT) and covered with plastic or glass with the required number of items displayed and labeled. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOUR COLLECTIONS BE SECURED OR LOCKED FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION.
  2. On a poster (22" x 28") displayed horizontally with the required numbers of items displayed and  labeled. If your collection is too valuable or too large, you may take photographs of the required number of items and arrange those on the poster. The photographs must be labeled.
  3. In a notebook with the required number of items displayed and labeled. Photographs may be used in notebook.
*Note: No live items will be accepted.

Exhibit Class Guidelines:

  • Beginner (grades 3-5)
    Grade 3 – Will exhibit 6 items
    Grade 4 – Will exhibit 7 items
    Grade 5 – Will exhibit 8 items
  • Intermediate (grades 6-8)
    Grade 6 – Will exhibit 9 items
    Grade 7 – Will exhibit 10 items
    Grade 8 – Will exhibit 11 items
  • Advanced (grades 9-12)
    Grade 9 – Will exhibit 12 items
    Grade 10 – Will exhibit 13 items
    Grade 11 – Will exhibit 14 items
    Grade 12 – Will exhibit 15 items

Collections Project Worksheet:

Fill out the collections worksheet and include with your project.

collections worksheet