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SPECIALTY CONTESTS

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You don't have to be an exhibitor to take part in some of the contests at the Fair. Join in the fun with the contests listed below! 

Note: Some contests require pre-entry. 

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$1,000 WINNER TAKES ALL YOUTH CONTEST

Sponsored by Wayne's Daughters Farm & Greenhouses, open to any youth aged 9 through 17 Years Old that teams up with an Adult to Grow a Flower Container.

Trail Camera Photo Contest

Have an interesting photo of an animal from a trail cam?  Bring it to the Youth Building for a chance to win cash prizes!

KNITTING OR CROCHETING CHALLENGE

Pickup a skein of yarn from the Expo Building. Use your creativity to knit or crochet an item of your choice. Pre-registration is required through on-line entries by June 16.

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KNIT, KNIT, & TANGLES RELAY RACE 

Compete in teams of 2 navigating an obstacle course while knitting or crocheting! Register at the Expo Building on Saturday, August 1 and let the fun begin! 

SCARECROW CONTEST

Build a Scarecrow with sturdy support.  Bring to Open Class building. No entry fee and Cash prizes!

HARD VEGETABLE DECORATING CONTEST

Decorate one vegetable such as potato, pumpkin, squash etc!

KIDDIE STICK HORSE SHOW & RODEO

Open to Cowboys and Cowgirls aged 2 - 6 years old.  Ride on over to the Horse Barn to register and make your own Stick Horse to participate in a number of different events.

FAIR NIGHT PHOTO SHOOT

A photo theme is announced at the start of the photo shoot. Participants have 1 hour to take a photo on the grounds that encompasses the theme. Photos are then printed on-site and judged! No digital alterations or cropping are allowed. Space is limited so get your registration in early!

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LAVENDER FIELDS DESSERT

Participate in this new culinary contest! Bring any Dessert made using Lavender flavor or coloring, with appropriate presentation along with recipe to enter!

BEER AND WINE COMPETITIONS

Do you make beer and/or wine? Enter it by June 16th and bring it to the Fair!

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MOST DELECTABLE HONEY DESSERT

Participate in this new culinary contest! Bring any Dessert made using honey, with appropriate presentation along with recipe to enter!

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CHOCOLATE DESSERT CONTEST

Calling all Chocoholics!  Bring your favorite Chocolate Dessert to the Pavilion for a chance to have it judged by an industry expert.

FAVORITE PIE CONTEST & AUCTION

Bake your favorite pie and bring it to the Pavilion for a chance to win a Prize!  Then watch it be auctioned off to benefit the Racine County Fair Open Class department. 

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