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!
Junior Livestock
Entry Deadline: June 7, 2013
Junior competitions include Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Market Goats, Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goats. Livestock photos may be viewed at showphotobykatina.com
- Enter DNA Online (order kit by clicking here)
- Enter Online
- How To Enter Instructions
- Livestock Daily Schedule
- Livestock Judges
- 2013 QA Dates for Junior Livestock & Fur and Feathers
- Handbook Part 1
- Handbook Part 2
- Junior Breeding & Market Beef
- Junior Dairy Cattle
- Junior Breeding & Market Sheep
- Junior Breeding & Market Swine
- Junior Breeding & Market Goats
- Junior Dairy Goats
- FFA Outstanding Exhibitor Application
- 4-H Outstanding Exhibitor Application
- Stalling Form
Open Livestock
Entry Deadline: June 14, 2013
Open competitions include Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Llamas & Alpacas, Angora Goats, Boer Goats, Pygmy Goats and Nigerian Dwarf Goats and more! Livestock photos may be viewed at showphotobykatina.com
Fur and Feathers
Entry Deadline: Various (please refer to the link: 2013 F&F Dates below for specific deadlines)
Champion Challenge
Champion Challenge is the California State Fair’s learning laboratory. This award-winning competition was introduced at the California State Fair in 1998 to stimulate competency in the care and management of livestock among today’s youth; future industry leaders. Learn more >>
County Fair Best of Show
Entry Deadline: June 25, 2013
Exhibitors winning senior level Master Showmanship at their county, district or citrus fair, between June 26, 2012 and June 25, 2013 are eligible to compete. Fairs occurring after June 25, 2013 will be eligible for entry in the 2014 California State Fair if the program is offered.
County Fair Best of Show Horse:
Entry Deadline: June 27, 2013
County Fair Best of Show Livestock:
Entry Deadline: June 25, 2013
County Fair Best of Show Poultry:
Entry Deadline: June 25, 2013
Versatility Ranch Horse
Deadline Thursday, July 4, 2013
This competition demonstrates the versatility of the working ranch horse in five categories: ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch cutting, working ranch horse, and ranch conformation.
- Entry Form
