Contests &
Competitions

Agricultural Heritage Club

Deadline April 30, 2010

Recognizes agricultural family enterprises and agribusinesses that have been in operation in California for 100, 125, 150 & 175 years or more .

Forms

• 100 Years Entry Form
• 125, 150 & 175 Years Entry Form

Agricultural Progress Award

Deadline March 5, 2010

An achievement award designed to recognize individuals that have contributed extensively over a number of years to the promotion, advancement and growth of the State Fair Agricultural Programs.

Forms

• Entry Form

Agriculturalist of the Year

Deadline March 5, 2010

An achievement award that honors an individual who has demonstrated leadership and clearly represented the agricultural industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade and public service.

Forms

• Entry Form

California Cheese

Deadline March 7, 2010

Open to California cheese companies, including artisan cheese makers, throughout the state.

Forms

• Results by Company
• Results by County
• Handbook
• Quick Reference Guide

California Creative Arts

Deadline April 16, 2010

Competitions in this program showcase the talents of California residents 18 years of age and older.

Forms

• Competition Results
• Handbook
• Entry Form
• Shipping Form
• Quick Reference Guide

California Fine Art

Deadline April 23, 2010

This visual arts exhibition is recognized as one of the Golden State's largest and most prestigious juried art shows.

Forms

• Competition Results
• Accepted Entries
• Handbook
• Entry Form
• Fine Art Jury
• Quick Reference Guide

California's Kitchen

Deadline May 7, 2010

All food-related competitions have an agricultural and nutritional focus and relate to the fast pace lifestyle of Californians.

Forms

• Handbook
• Entry Forms
• Recipe Form
• Chef's Challenge
• Firehouse Chef's Challenge
• Home Canning Example
• Quick Reference Guide
• Demonstration Recipes

Competition Results

• Baked Goods - Bread Show
• Baked Goods - Cake Show
• Baked Goods - Confection & Cookie Show
• Baked Goods - Pie & Pastry Show
• Chocolate Passion
• Ghiradelli Chocolate Championship
• Jam & Jelly Show
• King Arthurs Baby Cakes
• Pickles
• Sauces & Salsa Show
• Soft Speads & Fruit Show

California State Karaoke Championships

A fun contest open to California Karaoke fans of all ages. To qualify, contestants must have already won a regional karaoke competition that took place in California between September 7, 2009 and June 15, 2010. (more info)

Counties Exhibits

Deadline March 26, 2010

Competition is open to all of California's 58 counties wishing to showcase their portion of the Golden State.

Forms

• Handbook
• Entry Form
• Additional Ribbon\Plaque Purchase Request Form
• Award Ceremony RSVP for Incentive Award
• Award Ceremony RSVP for Representatives
• Builder Forms
• Credential Request Form
• Exhibits Booth Staffing
• Special Assistance Request Form
• Volunteer Record and Service Agreement
• Schedule of Events

Golden Bear Award

Deadline March 5, 2010

This award is presented annually to individuals or organizations for their admirable service and extensive support of the California Exposition and State Fair..

Forms

• Entry Form

Industrial & Technology Education

Deadline April 30, 2010

An exhibit designed to recognize outstanding California students and their instructors, enrolled in or instructing an accredited vocational program in grades 7 through community college.

Forms

• Handbook
• Entry Form
• Shipping Form
• Quick Reference Guide

State Fair Star Talent Search (Auditions)

Deadline May 15, 2010

We're searching for undiscovered talent with the State Fair Star Competition. Finalists will be competing for the chance to win a Superstar Prize Package with cash, prizes, a makeover, vocal lessons and more to help them prepare to compete in a national competition of their choice.