The mission of California Crafts is to provide, through fair and equitable competition, a California State Fair exhibit of the finest examples of crafts being done in the state.
All California residents, 18 and over, are eligible to enter the Crafts Completion and showcase their crafts at the California State Fair.
The Needle and Fiber Arts guide includes quilting and the special contests. All items entered in the Fiber Arts divisions will be accepted for judging.
For 2025 The Special Contest:
‘Action Sports’
Cal Expo is proud to be hosting the 2025 Summer X Games in August 2025. Your entries should reflect the various events in X Games such as Skateboarding, BMX, Freestyle Motocross, Skiing, Snowboarding, or any other action sports. Entries can be in any medium such as Fiber & Needle Crafts, Quilt, or Handcraft.
How to Enter
Prize Donors
A special thank you to our competition prize donors. We appreciate your support.
- In Memory of Dorothy Killian Painter: $500 Awarded to an Entry in all Quilt Categories of the family’s choice
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2025 | Entries open registration online |
| May 15, 2025 | Entries close online at 11:59 pm & entry fees must be paid |
| May 23, 2025 | Preliminary acceptance notification email by 6 pm |
| May 30, 2025 | Shipped entries due |
| May 30 – 31, 2025 | Hand Deliver entries between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| June 6, 2025 | Non-Displayed Entries notification email by 6:00 pm |
| June 13 – 14, 2025 | Pick up of non-displayed entries 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| July 11, 2025 | Exhibition Opens. Award results posted online |
| July 13, 2025 | Awards Ceremony |
| August 1 – 2, 2025 | Pick up exhibits 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| August 1, 2025 | Begin returning shipped items |
Divisions & Classes
Please view the guide for full divisions and classes.
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