Holiday Fun Day

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Location: New Castle Building, Delaware State Fairgrounds
Entry Drop-Off Time: 1:45 – 2:00 PM

Get ready for a festive and fun-filled Holiday Fun Day! The excitement kicks off with entry setup between 1:45 and 2:00 PM, and the judging begins right at 2:00 PM. While the entries are being judged, there will be plenty of youth activities to keep everyone entertained.

Admission: Donation for the Fostering Wishes Foundation (more details below).

Event Categories:

The competition is open to both individual and group entries, with a special focus on creativity and holiday spirit. Here’s a breakdown of the categories:

Gingerbread House:

• Decorated House (No Outside Scene): Your gingerbread house should stand alone without any outside decorations extending beyond the house, except for icing or coconut ground cover.
• Decorated House with an Outside Scene: Create a magical holiday scene around your gingerbread house! Just remember, the base should be no larger than 12” x 12”, and all decorations must be edible.

Wreath:

• Design a wreath with a Christmas Holiday theme. You can use any materials you like—just let your imagination take the lead!

Christmas Card Contest:

• Create a Christmas card for one of the Delaware State Fair categories:
  • D-76: Computer-Generated Greeting Card
  • E-112: Rubber Stamped Art
  • E-115: Delaware 4-H Foundation Christmas Holiday Greeting Card

Set of Six Different Ornaments:

• Enter a set of 6 unique handmade Christmas ornaments, refrigerator magnets, or tray favors.

Age Divisions (As of January 1, 2025):

• Cloverbuds (5-7)
• Beginners (8-10)
• Juniors (11-13)
• Seniors (14-19)

Community Service Opportunity: Fostering Wishes Foundation

Let’s spread the holiday cheer beyond the event by supporting the Fostering Wishes Foundation. This all-volunteer organization grants holiday and birthday wishes to children in foster care. Wishes include items like bikes, educational games, art supplies, and more.

How can you help? Bring along a donation from a child’s wishlist! If you’d like more ideas, visit their Amazon Wishlist or shop through Walmart’s Spark Good program to contribute.

This is your chance to show off your creativity, share in the holiday spirit, and make a difference in a foster child’s life! We can’t wait to see all the wonderful entries and donations.