2024 Open Handbag Competition

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2024 Open Handbag Competition

$75.00

Open Handbag Competition

  • Open class is for all leathercrafters.

  • Each leathercrafter may enter up to three handbags (entry fee required for each entry). The handbag must be made during the current calendar year (2024) and be in "new" condition.

    • Entries must meet our definition of a handbag: purse or other carrier to be worn on the body or carried in the hand by a man or woman, with or without a strap, and designed to carry/hold personal articles or money. Briefcases are an acceptable entry.

    • Collaborations of two makers is acceptable.

    • Handbags made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.

  • Online entries are open from April 1st - October 31st, 2024

  • Handbags can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.

    • Pendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.

  • Three judges will independently and separately score each entry based on a universal score sheet. All contestants will receive their score sheets via email after the show.

  • Handbags must be at the Pendleton Convention Center by 9am Thursday, October 31st for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 2nd.

    • Check-in for handbag entries will be Wednesday, October 30th from 1-4pm and Thursday, October 31st from 7-9am.

    • If shipping your handbag entry, please ship to:

      Pendleton Convention Center

      1601 Westgate

      Pendleton, OR 97801

    • Please note: If your competition entry does not arrive before 9am on Thursday, October 31st, it will not be eligible for judging.

    • If you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 2nd at 5pm, please include a return shipping label and any special instructions.

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Rules

  • Any style handbag or briefcase is acceptable for entry

  • Constructed of at least 75% leather, excluding lining

  • Must be functional and ready to wear

Please make sure you understand the rules and guidelines as entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Also be sure to study the scoresheet for a full understanding of what will be judged in the competition.

Awards

  • 1st place winner will receive $1,000 in cash PLUS award package

  • 2nd place winner will receive $500 in cash PLUS award package

  • 3rd place winner will receive $250 in cash PLUS award package

  • Each registered tradeshow attendee will cast one vote towards the People’s Choice Award which will be awarded a prize package.

By entering the Northwest Leather Master’s Competition, you are agreeing to not hold Pendleton Leather Show and Pendleton Convention Center et al harmless against any claims of loss, damage, injury, theft or accident at any time before, during or after the Show.