{"title":"PLS Competition","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2026-open-chap-competition","title":"2026 Open Chap Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 5 []\"\u003eOpen Chap Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOpen class is for all leathercrafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003echaps (entry fee required for each entry). The chaps must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition. Chinks are an acceptable entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eChaps made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOnline entries are open from May 1st - November 4th, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eChaps can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eChaps must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCheck-in for chap entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf shipping your chap entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day on Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933428019391,"sku":"ENTRY-CHAP","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Open_Chap.webp?v=1777658788"},{"product_id":"novice-chap-competition","title":"2026  Novice Chap Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 5 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNovice Chap Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eOpen class is for all leathercrafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003echaps (entry fee required for each entry). The chaps must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition. Chinks are an acceptable entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eChaps made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eOnline entries are open from May 1st - November 4th , 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eChaps can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eChaps must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck-in for chap entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf shipping your chap entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003ebefore end of day Wednesday November 4th, \u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933432410303,"sku":"ENTRY-CHAP","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Novice_Chap.webp?v=1777658693"},{"product_id":"2026-novice-saddle-competition","title":"2026 Novice Saddle Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 5 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNovice Saddle Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eNovice class is for leathercrafters who have been working in the industry, either as a hobbyist or full-time artisan, for less than 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eEach saddlemaker may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003esaddles (entry fee required for each entry). The saddle must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsed saddles will be allowed at the judges' discretion. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles must be made by a single individual. Saddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bulletList\",{},\"listItem\",{\"indent\":null}]'\u003eSaddles can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSaddles must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCheck-in for Saddles entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf shipping your Saddle entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933435818175,"sku":"ENTRY-SADDLE","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Novice_Saddle.webp?v=1777658626"},{"product_id":"2026-open-saddle-competition","title":"2026 Open Saddle Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 5 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOpen Saddle Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen class is for all saddlemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach saddlemaker may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003esaddles (entry fee required for each entry). The saddle must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUsed saddles will be allowed at the judges' discretion. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles must be made by a single individual. Saddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddles must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Saddle entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf shipping your Saddle entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933436440767,"sku":"ENTRY-SADDLE","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Open_Saddle.webp?v=1777658533"},{"product_id":"2026-open-handbag-competition","title":"2026 Open Handbag Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 5 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOpen Handbag Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eOpen class is for all leathercrafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003ehandbags (entry fee required for each entry). The handbag must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eEntries 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eHandbags made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bulletList\",{},\"listItem\",{\"indent\":null}]'\u003eHandbags can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eTwo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eHandbags must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck-in for Handbag entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf shipping your Handbag entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933444075711,"sku":"ENTRY-HANDBAG","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Open_Handbag.webp?v=1777658221"},{"product_id":"novice-belt-competition","title":"2026 Novice Belt Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNovice Belt Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNovice class is for leathercrafters who have been working in the industry, either as a hobbyist or full-time artisan, for less than 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three belts\u003c\/strong\u003e (entry fee required for each entry). The belts must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBelts made during a training or in a school are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOnline entries are open from May 1st - November 4th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBelts can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eBelts must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck-in for Belt entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf shipping your Handbag entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45598929027263,"sku":"ENTRY-BELT","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Novice_Belt.webp?v=1777658468"},{"product_id":"open-belt-competition","title":"2026 Open Belt Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eOpen Belt Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOpen class is for all leathercrafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three belts\u003c\/strong\u003e (entry fee required for each entry). The belts must be made during the current calendar year (2026) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBelts made during a training or in a school are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOnline entries are open from May 1st - November 4th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBelts can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eBelts must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck-in for Belt entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 8am-5pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf shipping your Handbag entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45599413469375,"sku":"ENTRY-BELT","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Open_Belt.webp?v=1777658387"},{"product_id":"novice-handbag-competition-novice","title":"2026 Novice Handbag Competition","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNovice Handbag Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eNovice class is for leathercrafters who have been working in the industry, either as a hobbyist or full-time artisan, for less than 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eEach leathercrafter may enter \u003cstrong\u003eup to three \u003c\/strong\u003ehandbags (entry fee required for each entry). The handbag must be made during the current calendar year (2025) and be in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntries 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollaborations of two makers is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHandbags made during a training or in a school environment are not allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bulletList\",{},\"listItem\",{\"indent\":null}]' data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003eHandbags can be for sale during the competition. Contestants are responsible for all sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"bulletList\",{},\"listItem\",{\"indent\":null}]' data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePendleton Leather Show will not take any sales commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTwo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHandbags must be at the \u003cstrong\u003eROY RALEY ROOM\u003c\/strong\u003e by 5pm Wednesday, November 4th for judging and will remain on display until 5pm Saturday, November 7th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-in for Handbag entries will be Wednesday, November 4th from 9am-5pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf shipping your Handbag entry, please ship to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: If your competition entry does not arrive \u003cstrong\u003eby end of day Wednesday, November 4th,\u003c\/strong\u003e it will not be eligible for judging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf you will not be present to pick up your entry on Saturday, November 7th at 5pm, \u003cstrong\u003eplease include a \u003cu\u003eRETURN SHIPPING LABEL\u003c\/u\u003e and any special instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illume Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45599419596991,"sku":"HANDBAG-NOVICE-COMP-PLS2026","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/Novice_Handbag.webp?v=1777658343"}],"url":"https:\/\/illumeconnect.com\/collections\/pls-competition.oembed","provider":"Illume Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}