Open Class is open to anyone of any age. No club or memberships are required. Open Class has a Youth Division (18 years and under) and Adult Division (over 18 years of age). The Open Classes Division of the Pierce County Fair presents an annual exhibition of the finest sewing, needlework, handicrafts, baking, canning, photography, drawing, horticulture & livestock (4-H & FFA alumni / & open) that Washington State has to offer. See more categories by clicking on the Open Classes 2022 Exhibitor Guide link above.
For more information by category check out the list below by Department or go to the entire Open Classes 2023 Exhibitor Guide .
Open Home Arts Division
Sewing DepartmentChildren’s Wear ~ Adult Wear ~ Miscellaneous ~ Special Sewing Techniques
Needlework DepartmentHand Needle Work ~ Lace/ Open Work ~ Hand Knitting ~ Machine Knitting ~ Crochet ~ Weaving ~ Rug Making ~ Hand Spun Yarn ~ Felting ~ Sewing Machine Arts (Free Motion) ~ Sewing Machine Arts (Non-Free Motion)
Quilting Department(pdf)
Hand Quilted/ Large Quilts ~ Hand Quilted/ Small Quilts ~ Machine Quilted/ Large Quilts ~ Machine Quilted/ Small Quilts ~ Amateur/Professional Collaboration/ Large Quilts ~ Amateur/Professional Collaboration/ Small Quilts ~ Amateur Group Quilts/ Large Quilts ~ Amateur Group Quilts/ Small Quilts ~ Miscellaneous Quilting Techniques
Food Preservation Department(pdf)
Canning ~ Jams/ Jellies/ Conserves/ Marmalades/ Preserves/ Syrups ~ Dried Foods
Builders' FirstSource is a sponsor of the Pierce County Fair Exhibitor Guides.Baking Department and Special Contests Department(pdf)Yeast Breads (2/3 loaf) ~ Yeast Breads/ Machine only (2/3 loaf) ~ Quick Breads (2/3 loaf or cake) ~ Muffins ~ Cookies ~ Cakes ~ Decoration ~ Candy ~ Fruit Pies/Tarts ~ Chocolate Contest
Open Expressive Arts
Open Expressive Arts Adults Department(pdf)
Basketry ~ Batik ~ Silkscreen ~ Tye Dyeing ~ Ceramics ~ Pottery ~ Beadwork ~ Glasswork ~ Lapidary (Stone) ~ LeatherCraft ~ Wood Craft ~ Metal Craft ~ Painting ~ Tole Painting ~ Drawing ~ Stamping ~ Scrapbooking ~ Calligraphy ~ Duct Tape Creation ~ Digital Art
Open Expressive Arts Youth Department(pdf)
Basketry ~ Batik ~ Tye Dyeing ~ Ceramics ~ Pottery ~ Fimo Sculptures ~ Beadwork ~ Glasswork ~ Lapidary (Stone) ~ LeatherCraft ~ Wood Craft ~ Metal Craft ~ Lego ~ K'nex ~ Painting ~ Tole Painting ~ Drawing ~ Stamping ~ Scrapbooking ~Calligraphy ~ Duct Tape Creation ~ Digital Art
Open Photography
Open Class Photography - Adult and Youth(pdf)
Adult (18 & Over) - Novice ~ Advanced Amateur
Youth - Children ages up through 12 years ~ Teenagers 13 through 17 years
Open Youth Poultry and Open 4-H & FFA Alumni Animal Science (pdf)
Open Youth POULTRY Department
4-H CAT Alumni Open Show Department
4-H DOG Alumni Open Show Department
4-H RABBIT Alumni Open Show Department
4-H & FFA DAIRY GOAT Alumni Open Show Department
4-H & FFA PIGMY GOAT Alumni Open Show Department
4-H & FFA SHEEP Alumni Open Show Department
4-H & FFA SWINE Alumni Open Show Department
4-H & FFA BEEF Alumni Open Show Department
4-H & FFA DAIRY Alumni Open Show Department
Hill & Dale Floral Show
Division I - Adult Horticulture(pdf)
Annuals-Biennials ~ Perennials ~ Dahlias ~ Bulbs, Corms, Tubers ~ Roses ~ Hydrangeas, Shrubs, Vines ~ Garden Bouquets ~ Vegetables & Fruits ~ Vegetable Basket ~ Hanging Basket & Patio Planter ~ What’s in Your Yard - Photo
Division II - Adult Design (pdf)
Adult Designs