Garment Making

2025 Garment Making

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SEW much fun! In the garment making division, exhibitors may enter classes for purses and clutches, shirts, dresses, afghans and much more that are judged based on the item’s general appearance, materials used and workmanship.

Descriptions of each competition and entry rules are in the premium book, which will be available in May.

• Garment Making Premium Book Section (PDF) (available early May)
• Garment Making Entry Instructions (PDF)
• Creative Activities FAQs (link)

REGISTRATION

• Opens: Monday, May 5
• Closes: Tuesday, July 29, 4:30 p.m.

EXHIBIT DELIVERY & RETURN

See the map of where to deliver exhibits.

• Delivery:
  • Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Return:
  • Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1-7 p.m. (no items returned before 1 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2024 Garment Making results (PDF)
• Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.