I live in Comal Co just North of San Antonio. They have an annual fair that is very popular. I entered a paper pieced
wall hanging and got a third place ribbon. I don't have a picture of it but believe me it isn't anything special. As I walked around the fair looking at all the entries in all of the various catagories I realized that you only had to have a heartbeat to win third place:)
I do know that each fair has a set of their rules for entries in the various catagories and you should read them to get the information for yours. The Comal Co rules weren't too difficult. I'm sure most fairs don't award ribbons quiet so freely.