The display room is a favorite part of the RWCS CrockFest each year. Members are encouraged to share their collections, put together beautiful vignettes showcasing Red Wing items in household decorating or help educate fellow collectors by displaying ephemera, pottery or other historical documents. It’s fun and a great way to be creative and meet fellow collectors.
All entries receive a regular RWCS Commemorative piece as a thank you. Displays are voted on by CrockFest attendees and the winners receive RWCS special commemoratives.
The display room accepts both competitive and non-competitive displays. Only competitive displays are voted on and eligible to win a RWCS special commemorative. Most non-competitive displays are put together by RWCS Chapters.
If you are interested in participating in the Display Room, download your display contract below and mail to the RWCS office. If you have questions, please contact the RWCS Business Office:
- Email: membership@redwingcollectors.org
- Call: 651-388-4004
Download and print your Display Contract (PDF) here!
Competitive Displays
The categories for Competitive Displays are:
- Stoneware
- Dinnerware
- Art Pottery
- Memorabilia
- Mixed Media
- Dennis Yaeggie Rare Item
There are 10 total possible awards: Best of Show and People’s Choice in each of the standard categories of stoneware, dinnerware, art pottery, and memorabilia. There is ONE winner for the People’s Choice Dennis Yaeggi Rare Item and ONE Mixed Media Award. The winning display member will receive one of the RWCS CrockFest special commemoratives.
Note: Within these categories, displayers can submit either traditional, full-size displays or mini displays or vignettes*.
Non-Competitive Displays
RWCS Chapters or the RWCS Commemorative Committee may choose to participate in this display type. The non-competitive displays may include signage identifying the Displayers but no “For Sale or Looking For” signs are allowed.
Display FAQs:
Who is eligible to display? Any RWCS member in good standing and registered for the Convention.
Is the Display area secure? The Display Chair/Committee/ and RWCS Board of Directors make reasonable efforts to safeguard the property of the displayers. The RWCS does provide 24-hour security for the loan period either by Contracted Security during display hours, or by locking the doors when the Display room is not in operation.
Are there rules for Display? Yes, those are outlined on the annual Display Contract for each convention. Displayers are required to read the document, sign and return it to the RWCS Office by June 12, 2026. As a general rule, entries must be submitted no later than one month prior to the first day of CrockFest. See this year’s Display Agreement form for this year’s deadline.
*Mini Displays
Memorabilia
Dinnerware
