Other Competitions: Youth – Livestock – Wine & Beer
California State Fair Competitions
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!
California Cheese
Deadline April 29, 2011
Open to California cheese companies, including artisan cheese makers, throughout the state.
Forms
Handbook
Cheese Entry Form
Quick Reference Guide
California Creative Arts
Deadline April 22, 2011
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 22, 2011
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 June 3, 2011
All food-related competitions have an agricultural and nutritional focus and relate to the fast pace lifestyle of Californians.
Some demonstration recipes will be available after July 31.
Results
Bread Show
Cake Show
Confections & Cookie
Fleischmanns Bake for the Cure
Ghiradelli Chocolate
Guittard Chocolate
Jam & Jelly
King Arthur Baby Cakes
Pickle, Relish & Salsa
Pie & Pastry Show
Soft Spread & Fruit
Forms
Handbook
Quick Reference Guide
Entry Forms
Recipe Form
Home Canning Example
Chef’s Challenge Demo Info
Chef’s Challenge
Firehouse Chef’s Challenge
California State Karaoke Championships
Deadline TBA
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 July 18th, 2010 and July 16th, 2011.
(more info)
Counties Exhibits
Deadline March 25, 2011
Competition is open to all of California’s 58 counties wishing to showcase their portion of the Golden State.
Forms
Handbook
Entry Form
Additional RibbonPlaque Purchase Request Form
Award Ceremony RSVP for Representatives
Builder Forms
Credential Request Form
Builder Credential Request Form
Exhibits Booth Staffing
Special Assistance Request Form
Maintenance Badge Request Form
Megan’s Law Form
Industrial & Technology Education
Deadline May 20, 2011
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