DES MOINES, Iowa- Entry deadlines for Iowa State Fair competitions are looming. Most are in July, but some are earlier. Each year, thousands of men, women, and children enter their recipes, fine arts, vegetables, and countless other items, hoping to earn a bright blue ribbon.
The state fair has more than 65-thousand competitive entries each year.
Entrants in some competitive events may enter online, submit their entry by mail, postmarked by the deadline, or deliver them in person, depending on the category entered. Premium books and entry forms can be accessed at iowastatefair.org.
The State Fair has released the following guidelines for entries:
Deadlines vary by While most entries are due July 1, deadlines do vary by department.
June 8 Fine Art Deadline - Fine Art entries must be submitted online at https://iowastatefair.artcall.org/. No late entries will be accepted.
June 16 Photography Deadline - Photography entries and entry form/fee need to be delivery to the Fairgrounds by June 16. Mailed Photography entries must be postmarked May 21 - June 9.
July 1 Deadlines - 4-H, Ag. & Hort. Crops*, Art Access* Beef Cattle, Boer Goat, Commercial Wine*, Creative Arts & Crafts*, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goat, Doll Houses & Miniature Rooms*, Fabric & Threads*, FFA, Floriculture, Food*, Heritage*, Horse, Llama, Oenology - Amateur Wine & Beer Making, Sheep, Swine, and Wood Projects.
July 14 Deadlines - Ag Mechanics & Technology*, Apiary – Beekeeping, Cowgirl Queen*, Dog, Pigeon, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep Shearing (Entries accepted until August 1 with a $10 late fee), Stock Dog Trials, and Wool Show entries.
*Must be a resident of Iowa to enter
For more information regarding entry deadlines, competitions or the online entry system, contact the Competitive Events Department at 515/262-3111 ext. 207.
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