No pre-registration? No problem! Here’s a list of contests you can enter on-site!
ANIMAL MARDI GRAS
Get ready for one of the most entertaining and adorable traditions at our fair! It’s a fan-favorite showcase where exhibitors dress up their livestock in colorful costumes, transforming them into “Mardi Gras” participants.
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Livestock Judging Tent
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to all livestock and poultry barn exhibitors
- Small Animals / Large Animals
- Prize money and ribbons will be awarded as follows:
1st – $20
2nd – $15
3rd – $10
4th – $5 - 1st place in each class will participate for the Supreme Champion, a special award will be given to the winner, presented by Just Enuff Angus
BARNYARD OLYMPICS
Farm fun for adults and kids as you compete for ribbons in cow-mooing, rooster crowing, hog-calling, and other country activities.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Livestock Judging Tent
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to all ages
- Compete for ribbons
BID CALLING CONTEST
This high-energy event is a crowd favorite, featuring skilled professionals demonstrating their rhythm, clarity, and crowd engagement. If you are a licensed auctioneer, consider entering this contest. Call Pete at 484-892-9810 or petelamana@gmail.com
DRAW YOUR OWN PICTURE CONTEST
Show off your artistic talent. The Fair will supply a blank page and everything you’ll need to create your masterpiece. Thirty minutes will be given to complete this contest. Judging will take place immediately following the contest.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM
Where: Centennial Stage in Agri~Plex
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to youth ages 5-12
- We will accept 12 entries for this contest so be the first to register
- All exhibits must remain on display for the duration of the fair
- Pick-up time is Tuesday, September 2 between 8AM – 6PM
- Prize money and ribbons will be awarded as follows:
1st – $20
2nd – $15
3rd – $10
4th – $5 - Prize winners names and addresses will be taken the day of each contest for prize monies to be sent to their residence.
EN PLEIN AIR SKETCHING CONTEST – NEW THIS YEAR!
‘En plein air’ is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and refers to the act of painting or drawing outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Contestants will meet at the Centennial Stage area in Agri~Plex, where they will be given a sketch pad and drawing pencils/pens/markers, or if you prefer, bring your own materials. Contestants will go out on the fairgrounds and make sketches of any subject related to the fair theme, “Fresh Sights, Savory Bites & Neon Lights.” They will return to the Centennial Stage area by 3:00 PM and then present one of their sketches for judging.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Centennial Stage in Agri~Plex
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to ages 18+
- Non-professionals only
- We will accept 12 entries for this contest so be the first to register
- All exhibits must remain on display for the duration of the fair
- Pick-up time is Tuesday, September 2 between 8AM – 6PM
- Prize money and ribbons will be awarded as follows:
1st – $20
2nd – $15
3rd – $10
4th – $5 - Prize winners names and addresses will be taken the day of each contest for prize monies to be sent to their residence.
HAY BALE THROWING CONTEST
Think you’ve got the strength and aim to be a hay hero? Join us for the Hay Bale Throwing Contest—open to all ages, boys, girls, men, and women! Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just looking for some good old-fashioned fun, this contest is your chance to show off your tossing talent. Grab a bundle of straw and see how far you can thro it!
Fun Fact: Straw vs. Hay! While the terms are often used interchangeably, straw and hay are quite different. Hay is grass or legumes cut and dried for animal feed, while straw is the dry stalks left after the grain is harvested. So, while you’ll actually be throwing straw in this contest, you can impress your friends with this fun distinction!
Gather your friends and family, step into the ring, and toss your way to victory!
When: Sunday, September 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Livestock Judging Tent
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Age groups: (7 and under) (8-13) (14-17) (18-30) (31-50) (51-64 (65 and up)
- Compete for ribbons and a small gift bag
MOTHER/DAUGHTER-FATHER SON LOOK ALIKE CONTEST
Are you always told that you are the ‘spitting’ image of someone else in your family? Join us for a night of family fun and a look-a-like contest!! Dress alike, look alike, talk alike, share the same interests—whatever it may be! Contestants will be asked up on stage to announce their names and share a little bit about themselves. Then judging will begin. No masks allowed! We would really like real people who look alike to show us their stuff. Judging will take place immediately.
When: Friday, August 30, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM
Where: Centennial Stage in Agri~Plex
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to ALL AGES
- We will accept 12 entries for this contest so be the first to register
- All exhibits must remain on display for the duration of the fair
- Pick-up time is Tuesday, September 2 between 8AM – 6PM
- Prize money and ribbons will be awarded as follows:
1st – $20
2nd – $15
3rd – $10
4th – $5 - Prize winners names and addresses will be taken the day of each contest for prize monies to be sent to their residence.
PLAY DOH SCULPTING CONTEST
Calling all aspiring youth artists! Use your imagination to create a sculpture with Play Doh. The fair will provide all materials, all you have to bring is your talent. Sculpt anything you like, the sky is the limit! Thirty minutes will be given to complete this contest. Judging will take place immediately following the contest.
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM
Where: Centennial Stage in Agri~Plex
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to youth ages 5-12
- We will accept 12 entries for this contest so be the first to register
- All exhibits must remain on display for the duration of the fair
- Pick-up time is Tuesday, September 2 between 8AM – 6PM
- Prize money and ribbons will be awarded as follows:
1st – $20
2nd – $15
3rd – $10
4th – $5 - Prize winners names and addresses will be taken the day of each contest for prize monies to be sent to their residence
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The fair will provide the pumpkins, you provide the creativity!! Scary, spooky, fun or frolick-y, it’s your choice!! Be as creative as possible. We ask that your imaginations run wild! Thirty minutes will be given to complete this contest. Judging will take place immediately following the contest.
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM
Where: Centennial Stage in Agri~Plex
Registration: On-site day of contest
- Participation is FREE!
- Open to youth ages 5-12
- We will accept 12 entries for this contest so be the first to register
- All exhibits must remain on display for the duration of the fair
- Pick-up time is Tuesday, September 2 between 8AM – 6PM
- Prize money and ribbons will be awarded as follows:
1st – $20
2nd – $15
3rd – $10
4th – $5 - Prize winners names and addresses will be taken the day of each contest for prize monies to be sent to their residence