Enter your work
Livestock, produce and homecraft classes are open to anyone — you do not need a farm, a pedigree or a history of showing. A first entry is judged by the same standard as the hundredth.
The departments and deadlines below show how entry works. The authoritative class list, prize money and delivery times are published by the fair committee in the prize book.
Four departments, each with its own entry deadline and judging schedule.
Department 100
Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats and poultry, shown in breeding, market and showmanship classes across the four days.
| 101 | Beef cattle — breeding classes |
|---|---|
| 112 | Beef cattle — market classes |
| 204 | Dairy — junior and senior showmanship |
| 230 | Sheep and goats |
| 260 | Poultry and rabbits |
Entries close 12 September 2026
Department 300
Grain, hay, roots and vegetables, judged on quality and uniformity — open to growers of any scale, from the back garden to the back forty.
| 301 | Grain and forage |
|---|---|
| 318 | Roots and vegetables |
| 340 | Pumpkins and squash |
| 360 | Cut flowers and potted plants |
Entries close 19 September 2026
Department 400
Baking, preserves, needlework, quilting, woodwork and photography — the department that fills the hall and takes the longest to judge.
| 401 | Baking — breads, pies and cakes |
|---|---|
| 415 | Preserves and pickles |
| 427 | Needlework and quilting |
| 450 | Woodwork and crafts |
| 470 | Photography |
Entries close 19 September 2026
Department 500
School and 4-H entries for exhibitors under 18, with classes designed so that a first entry is a fair contest and not a formality.
| 501 | School entries — art and writing |
|---|---|
| 512 | 4-H project classes |
| 530 | Junior baking and crafts |
| 540 | Junior showmanship |
Entries close 19 September 2026
Pick one class, read what the judge is looking for, and enter one item. Most first-time exhibitors are surprised how far a well-prepared single entry gets. Bring it to the hall at the published time, and come back on judging day to see how it did.
Send your intended classes and the entry secretary will confirm and follow up with what to bring and when. This form registers your interest — it is not a payment and does not guarantee a place until confirmed.