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Interview Judging is NOT REQUIRED for fair entries!

This is an opportunity for youth to share with the judge about their project IF they would like to interview. The interviews in no way affect final ribbon placing.

New for Interview Judging in 2026 -

What is interview judging?

Interview Judging is an opportunity for a youth to sit with a judge and share information about their static entry projects. These interviews are capped at 15 minutes each with 10 minutes for the interview and 5 minutes for judges to write responses.

Are they required?

No, interview judging is NOT required and it does NOT reflect your ending ribbon placing.

How do I sign up?

Each division or area within the static entries will have their own sign-up genius form. Please read the form instructions carefully to make sure you are signing up correctly and for your intended area.

How many items can I showcase during my interview?

Due to time, you are allowed to show 2 items per interview.

How many interviews can I sign up for?

Due to an increased interest in interview judging, time restrictions, and number of judges, we are setting new limits on how many interviews you can have.

Tuesday Home Ec (Max number)

1 Photography interview
1 Family Consumer Science Interview (which includes Heritage, Citizenship, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Seeing i2i, Communications, Theater Arts, Child Development and Safety)
2 total interviews in Home Design & Restoration (Design Decisions, Heirloom Treasurers, Visual Arts, Celebrate Arts, Design my Place, and/or Workshop)

Wednesday Home Ec (Max Number)

2 Interviews Total (across Foods 101, Foods 201/301, Foods 401, Cake Decorating, and Preservation)

Wednesday Ag Hall

1 Interview per Division (example - Woodworking; Rocket, Science, & Engineering; Gardening & Herbs; Flowers; Environmental Education)

How do I do Interview Judging if I am also doing Bike Rodeo or Casting Contest?

Your interviews take precedence to your contest. Those running the Contest understand that you are interviewing and will allow you flexibility to finish your interview prior to the event.

If I forget to sign up for interviews, can I still do them during entry day?

Walk-in availability will be subject to judge numbers and current sign-ups. There will be more updates on entry day.

Friday Clothing Day Interviews - July 31st

STEAM 1/2/3, Beyond the Needle, Fashion Show, Knitting/Crochet, & Accessories

Instructions:

1. Sign up for 1-hour time slot. During this one hour slot, you can interview 5 items in any of the above areas. This includes Fashion Show modeling items.

2. If you have more than 5 items or items to model, sign up for an additional time slot.

CLICK HERE --> LINK FOR STEAM 1/2/3, BEYOND THE NEEDLE, FASHION SHOW, KNITTING/CROCHET, & ACCESSORIES.

Quilt Quest & Barn Quilts

Instructions:

1. Sign up for a MAX NUMBER OF 1 TIME SLOT.

2. Share 2 items from the Quilt Quest and Barn Quilts entry areas.

CLICK HERE --> LINK FOR QUILT QUEST & BARN QUILTS

Home Ec Static Interviews - Tuesday, August 4th

Design Decisions, Home Antique Restoration, Design My Place, Celebrate Arts, Visual Art Themes & Mediums

Instructions:

1. You are allowed to sign up for a MAXIMUM OF 2 JUDGES TOTAL in the above areas sharing up to 2 items with each of those judges.

2. Please indicate your Project area(s) in the comment section when signing up. Judge areas are listed on sign-up page.

CLICK HERE --> LINK TO SIGN UP FOR DESIGN DECISIONS, HOME ANTIQUE RESORATION, DESIGN MY PLACE, CELEBRATE ARTS, VISUAL ARTS THEMES AND MEDIUMS, AND WORKSHOP PROJECTS FROM THESE AREAS.

Human Development, Consumer Management, Leadership, Citizenship, Heritage, Safety, & Personal Development

Instructions:

1. You are allowed 1 interview in this category area.

2. You can share up to 2 items during this time.

These classes also include Entrepreneurship, Communications, Theater Arts, Financial Literacy, and Consumer Management.

CLICK HERE --> LINK TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, CONSUMER MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, HERITAGE, SAFETY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Photography Levels 1, 2, & 3

Instructions:

1. You are allowed 1 interview in this category area.

2. You can share up to 2 items during this time.

CLICK HERE --> LINK TO PHOTOGRAPHY LEVELS 1, 2, & 3

Home Ec Food Day Interviews - Wednesday, August 5th

Cooking Levels 101, 201, 301, 401; Cake Decorating; & Preservation

Instructions:

1. You can sign up for a MAXIMUM OF 2 interviews.

2. You can share 2 items during each interview.

3. Please indicate which judge (listed on form) you would like to interview with when signing up.

4. You will not be able to move judges once signed up. If there are times available day of, then you may be able to IF the judge is open.

CLICK HERE --> LINK FOR COOKING 101/201/301/401, FOOD PRESERVATION, & CAKE DECORATING