Fairs, Festivals, and Events Certified Judges’ Training

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Volunteer Judge for fairs, festivals, and other events? Do you want to learn what judges are taught, so that you can improve your own skills as you prepare your entries for your local fair? Are you a volunteer with your local fair? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then you should plan to attend an upcoming training by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. 

The Certified Volunteer Judges’ Training will be held in two sessions, Monday, May 9th and Tuesday, May 10th, and attendees may register for one day or both days. Monday, May 9th attendees will become certified volunteer judges in Horticulture, Woodworking, Food Preservation, and Baked Goods. Tuesday, May 10th attendees will become certified volunteer judges in Art, Photography, Quilting, and Fiber Arts. Registration for each day is $25.00, which covers materials, refreshments, and lunch.

Attendees will have the option to have their contact information included on a multicounty Judges List directory for use at fairs, festivals, local contests, etc. Additionally, attendees my purchase a Certified Volunteer Judge name tag for an additional $10.00. 

Creative Arts contests hold creativities at its finest. Learning the process involved in judging this wide variety of entries is a talent within itself. Don’t miss your opportunity to join unique group, register to attend today! 

Those interested may sign up for one day of training or join us for both days. Deadline for registration is May 2nd. Both training day will be held in Emory at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office, 410 Tawakoni Drive. You may pick up a registration form at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office or you may register online by visiting https://rains.agrilife.org/ffe_jt/. 

In case you missed my last article, Rains County Fair Creative Arts entries will be accepted on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and Wednesday, September 7, 2022, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Building at the fairgrounds (with Horticulture entries only accepted Wednesday). Creative Arts Judging is closed to the public. The exhibit building will open with the fair on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Entries for the Adult Baked Goods contest will be accepted on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in the Creative Arts building between 6:00-6:30 p.m. and judging will begin at 7:00 p.m. Entries for the Youth Baked Goods contest will be accepted on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in the Creative Arts building between 6:00-6:30 p.m. and judging will begin at 7:00 p.m. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me, (903) 473-4580 or email Sarah.Latham@ag.tamu.edu. To view upcoming events or additional information please visit https://rains.agrilife.org/ or follow Rains County AgriLife on Facebook.