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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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Competitions & Agriculture
The State Fair hosts hundreds of contests and competitions each year. Many of the competitions are judged before the Fair opens so the winning entries can be exhibited throughout the Fair. But there are still plenty of fun contests fairgoers can see and participate in during fair time. Click here for a list.

GENERAL  INFORMATION

     
Request DNA Packet    
Quality Assurance & Ethics Awareness Training Dates Updated 2-2-10    
Livestock Show Dates 1-20-10        
Livestock Schedule 8-31-09    
Livestock Judges    
TB Requirement    
NAIS - National Animal Identification System    
Fur & Feathers Show Dates 1-21-10    

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

Ag Heritage Club Press Release
    100 Year Entry Form 125/150/175 Year Entry Form
  California State Fair Honors 2009 Agricultural Heritage Club Inductees        
  2009  Ag Heritage Program        
 

Beverages

  Beverage Competition Results        
Commercial Craft Brew

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide

Commercial Wine
Entry dates April 19 - May 7
Enter online after April 1

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide

Home Brew

 

 

Entry Form

Label Form

Quick Reference Guide
Home Wine
    

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide

        Bottle Label Form  
Home Wine Label Competition   Label Label Form

Label Entry Form

California Creative Arts

  Results        
 

 

Handbook Entry Forms Quick Reference Guide
        Shipping Form  

California Foodstyle

 

California Kidz Kitchen

    Handbook

Entry Forms

Recipe Form
  Outstanding Exhibitor Application   4H Report Form Quick Reference Guide

California's Kitchen

  Chefs Challenges and Demonstrations Chefs Challenge Entry Form     Quick Reference Guide
2009 CALIFORNIA’S BEST FIREHOUSE CHEF CHALLENGE Information
   

Handbook

Entry Forms

Recipe Form

 

Champion Challenge

Beef Study Guide  
  Dairy Study Guide        
  Dairy Goat Study Guide        
  Equine Study Guide        
  Meat Goat Study Guide        
  Poultry Study Guide        
  Rabbit Study Guide        
  Sheep Study Guide        
  Swine Study Guide        

Counties Exhibits

      Volunteer Record and Service Agreement Megans Law Form Booth Staffing
 

Handbook

 Entry Form

County Spaces
          Builder Forms
  Additional Ribbon/Plaque Purchase Request Form        
  Counties Awards Ceremony RSVP – Incentive Award        
  Counties Award Ceremony RSVP Request Form        
  Credential Request Form        
  Special Assistance Request Form        

California Cheese

 

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide

County Fair Best of Show (BOS)

County Fair Best of Show Poultry

 

Handbook

Entry Form

  Livestock Quick Reference Guide

County Fair Best of Show Horse  

Handbook

Entry Form

  Livestock Quick Reference Guide

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

Handbook

Entry Form

Livestock Quick Reference Guide

Dreamers Challenge

 

 

  Handbook

Entry Form

FFA Ag Mechanics

  Results   Handbook Entry Form Quick Reference Guide
  Outstanding Exhibitor     Application 4H Report Form

Fine Art

    2009 Results      
 

 

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide

  Fine Art Docents   Art Docent Volunteer Megans Law Form  
Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship
Application 11-03-09  

Fur & Feathers

       
Fur & Feathers Show Dates 1-21-10

Handbook

  Rabbit, Cavy & Pocket Pet  

Entry Form

 
  Dog, Poultry & Egg  

Entry Form

 
  Avian Bowl      
  Cavy, Rabbit & Canine Bowl   Entry Form  
  Outstanding Exhibitor   Application 4H Report Form

Industrial & Technology Education

2009 Results
 

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide

  Photographing your entry for the State Fair     Shipping Form  
  Industrial & Technology Education Newsletter January 11, 2010        

Junior Livestock

  TB Requirement

Handbook Part 1

Handbook Part 2

Entry Form

Summary Form

  Junior Livestock Show Dates      
Livestock Show Dates 11-3-09 4H Report Form
  Stalling Form    
  Livestock Judges    
  Outstanding Exhibitor   Application 4H Report Form

Open Livestock

  Livestock Show Dates 11-3-09

Handbook

Entry Form

Summary Form

  TB Requirement      
  Livestock Judges      
  Stalling Form      
  Cattlemen's Day      
  Swine Sale      

Youth Art & Design Expo (formerly Youth Exhibits)

  2009 Results        
Photographing your entry for the State Fair  

Handbook

Entry Form

Quick Reference Guide
Youth Art & Design Expo Newsletter January 11, 2010

Shipping 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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