Crafters put their skills to the test in the various Hobby Hall competitions at the Puyallup Fair.

After competitors made tedious adjustments to perfect their hand-made entries, the Hobby Hall judges announced their top picks.

Auburn-area winners included:

Woodcarving Division – Reserve Grand Champion: James Collins, Algona

Professional Woodcarving – Grand Champion: Deloris Berg, Auburn

Metal Arts Division – Grand Champion: Michael Fobes, Auburn

Dolls Division – Grand Champion: Pearl Plant, Auburn

Trim a Tree – First place, Kerin Elduen, Auburn

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The Puyallup Fair started in 1900, and is one of the biggest fairs in the world, and the largest in the Pacific Northwest. A star-studded concert lineup, the PRCA Rodeo, rides, exhibits, food, flowers and animals are mainstays of the 17-day event each September. For further information about the Sept. 9-25, 2011 Puyallup Fair, visit www.thefair.com, or text “FAIR” to 75868.