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California State Fair Competitions

The very first California State Fair took place in 1854 with the goal to promote agriculture and to provide a place where agriculturalists could share ideas and techniques. To enhance the State Fair's exhibits, competitions were developed in a variety of categories to determine which entries were the best in the West.

With that same pioneering spirit, the State Fair continues to host unique and world-renowned competitions showcasing a variety of industries, including those that extend far beyond agriculture. Thousands of awards are bestowed annually in categories such as fine arts, culinary, youth, technology and more. However, the largest State Fair competitive programs continue to be agriculturally-based, a fitting tribute to California's largest industry.

For more information about the State Fair Competitive Programs, email entryoffice@calexpo.com or call 916-263-3146.

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GENERAL  INFORMATION

Request DNA Packet      
Enter Competitions Online      
Livestock Judges Updated 5-14-08
Quality Assurance & Ethics Awareness Trainings Updated 5-13-08
DNA Information Updated 2-14-08
Fur & Feathers Show Dates Updated 2-14-08
Livestock Show Dates Updated 3-21-08
Livestock Schedule      

2007 Competition Results

Cooking Demo Recipes
       

COMPETITION

DEADLINE

HANDBOOK

ENTRY FORM

OTHER
FORMS

Ag Achievement Awards

Agriculturalist of the Year

Application

 

Agricultural Progress Award

Application

Golden Bear Award

Application

 

  California Agricultural Heritage Club     100 Year Entry Form 125/150 Year Entry Form
  Agricultural Heritage Club Press Release        
 

Beverages

Commercial Craft Brew

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

Commercial Wine

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

Home Brew

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Label Form
Home Wine

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Bottle Label Form

Home Wine Label Competition   Entry Form

Label Form

California Creative Arts

Enter Competition Online

Handbook Entry Forms
Below the handbook has been broken down for easier viewing
  Entry Information        
  General Rules        
  Creative Arts Show        
  Handcraft Show        
  Fiber Art Show        
  Needlework Show        
  Quilt Show        
  Wearing Apparel and Designer Show        
  Spirit of Wood Show        
  Special Contests        
  Map        

California Foodstyle

 

California Kids' Kitchen

Enter Competition Online Handbook

Summary & Entry Form

California's Kitchen

Enter Competition Online

Handbook

Summary &
Entry Form

Recipe Form

 

Champion Challenge

Study Guide
  Equine Study Guide        

Counties Exhibits

Handbook

 

Commercial Cheese

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

County Fair Best of Show (BOS)

  Enter Competition Online        
County Fair Best of Show Poultry

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

County Fair Best of Show Horse

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

County Fair Best of Show Livestock (master showmanship & sheep lead)

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

Equine

 

 

 

 

NEW!  FFA Ag Mechanics

      Handbook Entry Form  

Fine Art

  Enter Competition Online        
Jurors

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship
08 Application

Fur & Feathers

Fur & Feathers Show Dates Updated 2-14-08

Handbook

  Rabbit, Cavy & Pocket Pet  

Entry Form

 
  Dog, Poultry & Egg  

Entry Form

 
  Avian Bowl      
  Cavy, Rabbit & Canine Bowl      

Industrial & Technology Education

Enter Competition Online

Handbook

Entry Form

Prospectus

Outstanding Exhibitor Application

Junior Livestock

  Partner form

Handbook Part 1
Handbook Part 2

Entry Form

Summary Form\Code of Practice

  Livestock Schedule      
 

Open Livestock

  Partner form

Handbook

Entry Form

Summary Form

  Performance Bull Information      
  Livestock Schedule      

Youth Art & Design Expo (formerly Youth Exhibits)

Enter Competition Online

Handbook

Summary & Entry Form

 
4-H Task Force

Application

Youth Arts Task Force

Application

Outstanding Exhibitor

Application

4-H Report Form


  For more information
Write: California State Fair
Competitive Entry Office
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Call: 916/263-3146
Email: entryoffice@calexpo.com

 

 


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