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!
2024 Coloring Page.

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. This year you can use hay or straw bales, round or square. Just note the size requirements on the application.
Enter the hay bale decorating contest by filling out the application HERE. To see the rules, 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 2024 Fair Book and go to Department 18.

JR. PRINCE &
JR.PRINCESS CONTEST (ages 5-10)
PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST (ages 11-15)
Monday, July 28
6:30 PM
The Junior Prince & Junior Princess contest is open to county residents ages 5-10. First 20 applicants accepted (10 boys & 10 girls). Click HERE for rules
Apply HERE.
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The Prince & Princess contest is open to county residents ages 11-15. First 20 applicants accepted (10 boys & 10 girls). Click HERE for rules.
Apply Here.
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Entries will be accepted starting Monday, May 5, 2025. Entry deadline is June 27.

SCHOOL
EXHIBITS
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 20 by 4:00 PM
Classes for pre-K through grade 12 for handwriting, creative writing and more! Projects can be made at school or home. Go to the Home Page here on our site, click the 2024 Fair Book and go to Department 21.
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ROYAL COURT
CONTEST
Monday, July 28
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 20. Click HERE to apply.