2009 HOME AND HERITAGE

ANTIQUES AND HEIRLOOMS DIVISION

CHAIRPERSON: Avia Dowden
COMMITTEE: Gale Bretzke, Terri and Lee Elliott, Holly Hageman, Janice Mann, Virginia Ortiz, Mary Lou Peterson, Nancy Pridgeon, John Rightmire, Cindy Gentry, Carol Freimuth, Shirley Hayes, Mary Guzman, Joe Guzman, Jan Roberts, Darla Wright, Carol Bisset, Toni Taylor, Diana Walker, Carol Freimuth, Kay Oldham, Faye Wood, Scott Self, Sandra Self

Entries will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23. Judging will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screening committee and/or the Chairperson must accept all entries and their decisions are final. One exhibitor’s admission pass will be given for each entry accepted. All entries must be picked up on Sunday, September 27, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. or Monday, September 28, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

A trophy will be presented for: 1) best-preserved entry, 2) most interesting entry, 3) most unusual entry, 4) best-preserved weapon, 5) best-preserved New Braunfels memorabilia, 6) best-preserved toys (including dolls), 7) best-preserved patriotic memorabilia, 8) best preserved farm implement, and 9) best preserved kitchen utensil.

The nine trophies are donated by:
Oak Leaf Quilts and Gifts
225 S. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

The following are suggested items which may be entered into the Antiques and Heirlooms Division: albums, books and documents, bottles and jars, clocks and watches, china, firearms, garments, handwork (antique, heirloom), household articles, glassware, jewelry, farm implements, and other items.

Please note:
1) All items must be CLEAN and FREE OF DUST AND RUST. Items must be in good condition.
2) No person shall exhibit who engages in buying or selling of antiques, as a full-time or part-time business.
3) No item will be accepted that is too large to fit in the display cases.
4) Collectibles are items that date from 1929 – 1959
5) Antiques are at least 80 years old.
6) Exhibitors will receive one pass for each item accepted.
7) Maximum of five (5) entries per person present on Wednesday at time of entry.