The Carbon County Fair has announced the 2014 Quilt Block Contest Theme: "Treasure the Memories Breast Cancer Awareness."

Use your imagination and shades of pink and white (other colors may be used, but on a limited basis).Each block must be 12 inches by 12 inches, and must be 100 percent cotton, prewashed and treated to prevent bleeding. No buttons, charms or paint allowed. The finished block should be laundered and pressed. Do not quilt the block.One entry per exhibitor is permitted.Each block will become the property of the Carbon County Fair. A quilt will be constructed and sold at the 2015 Carbon County Fair.Premium money will be awarded to the top five places with first place receiving $10. Second place will receive $8, third place, $6, fourth place $4 and fifth place, $2.In addition there will be a "Viewers Choice" award to the top three blocks. This will be determined by having members of the public vote for their favorite block with cash donations.All cash raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society.The quilt block with the highest cash donation will receive a $50 Quilted Crow gift certificate.The second and third place quilt block with the next highest donations will each receive a $25 Quilted Crow gift certificate.For more information, please email

ccllfa@ptd.net or go online at www.carboncountyfair or "like" it on Facebook.