Crafts Competition

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

Check the guide for full instructions on how to enter. Guidebooks are updated regularly until June, so make sure to continue checking back!

2025 Fiber & Needle Crafts Guide

2025 Handcrafts Guide

Step by Step Online Instructions How to Enter

Enter Now

Deborah Godfrey

California Crafts Coordinator

Phone: (916) 799-7866

creativearts@calexpo.com

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

Competition Dates

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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