Fun Contests

COLORING
CONTEST
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 20 by 4:00 PM
Kids, add some color to your summer with our coloring contest! First place in each age category gets $25, second place gets $15 and 3rd place gets $10!

HAY BALE
CONTEST
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 20 by 4:00 PM
The fair grounds are decorated with round hale bales created by individuals, groups or clubs. Want to get involved?
First prize is $150.00.
Enter the hay bale decorating contest by filling out the entry form. To see the rules and prizes, click HERE.
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ART
ENTRIES
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 20 by 4:00 PM
Get creative, kids, and enter your art at the fair! There are classes for all ages up to 18. For more information, go to the Home page here on our site, click on the 2023 Fair Book and go to Department 18.

PRINCE &
PRINCESS CONTEST
Monday, July 31
6:30 PM
The Prince & Princess Pageant is open to county residents ages 5-9 who would like the chance to be crowned first. Prince will receive a belt buckle and sash. Princess will receive a crown and sash. Entry deadline is July 14. First 20 applicants accepted (10 boys & 10 girls). Click HERE for the application & rules.

SCHOOL
EXHIBITS
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 20 by 4:00 PM
Classes for pre-K through grade 12 for handwriting, creative writing and more! We have also added a science fair for this year. Projects can be made at school or home. Go to the Home Page here on our site, click the 2023 Fair Book and go to Department 21.

ROYAL COURT
CONTEST
Monday, July 31
7:00 PM
Open to county residents ages 16-19. Preliminary judging is before the contest. Winners attend fairs, local parades and attend the Ohio Fair Managers Association convention for the Queen’s Contest. Entry deadline is June 23. Click HERE for the application.