PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND BE PREPARED
Hodge Exhibit Building
Chair: Jeff McEvoy 603-554-2471
jeffmcevoy3@gmail.com
● Please visit the fair website prior to arrival and fill out the new entry form SPECIFICALLY
FOR THE PHOTO COMPETITION. This will minimize the time you need to spend filling
it out on site. There will still be some items to be taken care of at the registration table.
● Entries must be checked in at the Hodge Building between Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5-7
p.m. or Friday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 p.m. (Please note this is a change for 2024). Closed
judging will take place immediately after check-in ends. PLEASE NOTE: Late entries
cannot be accepted.
● Entries must be picked up between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Entries will not be
released prior to the 5:00 p.m fair closing time. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE EARLY.
● IMPORTANT: In order for entry to be accepted, the following rules must be followed. No
glass or frames permitted. Photos may vary in image size but MUST be matted or
mounted to 11” X 14”. The complete and final size must be 11’ X 14”. Please note that
entries may be hung with a binder clip so matting is best. NEED CLARIFICATION? Text,
email or call PRIOR to drop off of your entry to eliminate refusal of your entry.
● Due to space limitations, no more than 10 entries per entrant may be submitted and only
1 entry per category.
● The exhibitor's full name and phone number must be clearly written on the back of each
entry.
● No names or dates are permitted on the front of the photo as the entry remains
anonymous for judging. Show tags will be filled out with category, description of photo,
your name, your hometown and state but will be hidden behind the photo during judging.
Tags available at check in.
● Photographs will be judged on composition, technical excellence, artistic creativity and
how well the photograph fits the category.
● Nude or suggestive photos will not be accepted.
● Please do not enter photos that have previously won an award at the Sandwich Fair.
● The Chair reserves the right to combine related categories in the event of insufficient
entries or divide a category in the event of a large number of entries. The Chair will have
the final say in which category is appropriate for any entry in question.