{"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","url":"https:\/\/illumeconnect.com\/products\/2026-open-chap-competition","provider":"Illume Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}