Contest Information

Please check competition handbook(s) for rules, divisions, classes, entry limits, dates (possibly new ones) and more.

2026 Adult Still Exhibits Information

2026 Youth Still Exhibits Information

Questions, send us an email: exhibits@midstatefair.com


June 2026 Calendar

July 2026 Calendar


  • 2025 Results Click HERE
Department Registration Deadline for Entry Physical Entries Received
Arts & Crafts Online by Tuesday, June 2

The Monday Club: Thursday, June 11, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. OR Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Farm Art Online by Tuesday, June 2

Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR Saturday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fine Art Online by Tuesday, June 2

The Monday Club: Thursday, June 11, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. OR Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Home Arts Online by Tuesday, June 2

Clothing & Textiles: The Monday Club - Thursday, June 11, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. OR Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Baked Goods & Confections & Preserved Foods: Sunday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Table Settings: Tuesday, July 14 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Photography Uploaded by Tuesday, June 2

Email Notifications: June 15

Photo Drop Off: Wednesday, June 17 - Monday, July 6

Special Stars Online by Tuesday, June 2

Home Arts, Arts & Crafts, Fine Art & Photographs:

The Monday Club - Thursday, June 11, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. OR Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Home Arts - Baking: Sunday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ag Horticulture and Floriculture: Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR Saturday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Pumpkin Pie Online by Tuesday, June 2 Saturday, July 18 between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Salsa Making Contest Online by Tuesday, June 2 Monday, July 20 between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Industrial Education Online by Friday, June 12 Tuesday, July 7, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Agriculture Horticulture Online by Tuesday, July 7

Adult, Youth, 4-H/FFA & SS First Show - Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR Saturday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Second Show – Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Floriculture Online by Tuesday, July 7

First Show - 

Adult, Youth, 4-H/FFA & SS Potted Plants ONLY: Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR Saturday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

Adult, Youth, 4-H/FFA & SS Cut Flowers AND Arrangements ONLY: Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Second Show - Sunday, July 19, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Third Show - Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

*All entries will be released on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Fairgrounds*