County Project: Tablescape

COUNTY PROJECT: TABLESCAPE

Description: Youth will learn the principles of correct table setting and etiquette by creatively displaying an appropriate tablescape for a particular occasion.

State Fair Entries: None

Exhibit Guidelines:

  1. Select a theme and display a single place setting no larger than 24”x18” on a hard display board surface.
  2. Each place setting should include a Table covering, Dinnerware, Flatware, Stemware or cups, a folded napkin, a handmade favor, a menu, and a centerpiece appropriate to the theme.

Level 1: (Grades 3-4)

  • Exhibit a single place setting for a PICNIC along with a record sheet showing 2 previous table setting occasions.
  • Disposable tableware may be used.

Level 2: (Grades 5-6)

  • Exhibit a single place setting for a BIRTHDAY PARTY along with a record sheet showing 4 previous table setting occasions.
  • Disposable tableware may be used.

Level 3: (Grades 7-9)

  • Exhibit a single place setting for a CASUAL EVENT along with a record sheet showing 6 previous table setting occasions.
  • NO Disposable tableware should be used.

Level 4: (Grades 10-12)

  • Exhibit a single place setting for a FORMAL EVENT along with a record sheet showing 8 previous table setting occasions.
  • NO Disposable tableware should be used.