The California State Fair hosts hundreds of contests & competitions each year. Californians of all ages are invited to show off their hobbies, talents and skills for the chance to win cash, prizes and bragging rights! Please check back for updated 2012 competition information and handbooks.
| Competition, Contest or Achievement Award | Deadline for Entry Forms & Fees (if any) |
| Agricultural Heritage Club | Friday, January 27, 2012 |
| Agricultural Progress Award | Friday, January 27, 2012 |
| Agriculturalist of the Year | Friday, January 27, 2012 |
| California Cheese | Friday, April 27, 2012 |
| California Creative Arts | Friday, April 20, 2012 |
| California Fine Art | Friday, April 20,2012 |
| California Kidz Kitchen | Friday, June 1, 2012 |
| California Kitchen | Friday, June 1, 2012 |
| California State Karaoke Championships | Saturday, July 14 (first come, first served basis) |
| Commercial Wine | Friday, April 27, 2012 |
| Commercial Craft Brew | Wednesday, May 2, 2012 |
| Counties Exhibits | Friday, February 10. 2012 |
| County Fair Best of Show Horse Show | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 |
| County Fair Best of Show Livestock | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 |
| FFA Ag Mechanics | Friday, June 8, 2012 |
| Friends of the Fair Scholarship | Friday, March 9, 2012 |
| Fur & Feathers | Friday, June 8; Friday, June 22 & Friday, July 6 |
| Golden Bear Award | Friday, March 2, 2012 |
| Home Brew | Wednesday, May 2, 2012 |
| Home Wine | Saturday, May 26, 2012 |
| Industrial & Technology Education | Friday, May 4, 2012 |
| Junior Livestock | Friday, June 8, 2012 |
| Open Livestock | Friday, June 15, 2012 |
| Versatility Ranch Horse | Thursday, July 03, 2012 |
| Youth Art & Design Expo | Friday, April 13, 2012 |