Open Class General Rules

Online Pre-Entry Deadline: Friday, August 7 at 12 PM

Entry Days:

• All Static Exhibits (Home Arts, Canning, Crafts, Beer/Wine/Liquor and Building 17 (Depts 6-17): Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 11 & 12, 2 pm – 7 pm
• Culinary perishables: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 12 pm - 7 pm
• Fruits, Vegetables & Honey: Thursday, Aug. 20, 7 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 7 pm
• Thursday Flowers: Thursday, Aug. 20, 7 am - 12 pm
• Wednesday Flowers: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7 am - 10 am

• Various Departments: Find the theme logo throughout the Exhibitor’s Handbook to take part in theme related Special Contests! We hope everyone has Fun the the Mix in 2026!
• Different entry / judging schedule: Multiple depts have schedule changes so be sure to check the calendar for dates and times that entry and judging that may have changed.
• Fun Contests: Check out our Department 99 for a list of contests! There are daily community contests, a Chocolate Extravaganza contest, Apple Pie contest, and a brand new BBQ contest. So much fun for everyone!
• Agricultural Education: Check out our Everyday Ag interactive exhibits including an audio tour, AGtivity book, a scavenger hunt, and other educational materials and demos thoughout the grounds.
• New Sponsors: Check out the Special premium Awards list for new sponsors and continued support. We always have additional sponsorship opportunities.