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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. 

$1,000 WINNER TAKES ALL YOUTH CONTEST

Sunday, July 23 (drop off) / Saturday, July 29 (judging)

Sponsored by Community State Bank, open to any youth aged 9 through 17 Years Old that teams up with an Adult to design and construct a costume for Human wear.

Trail Camera Photo Contest

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (July 23-25 - drop off) / Sunday, July 30 (winner announced)

Have an interesting photo of an animal from a trail cam?  Bring it to the Youth Building at fair for a chance to win a set of binoculars!

KNITTING OR CROCHETING CHALLENGE

Sunday, July 23 (pickup yarn) / Saturday, July 29 (judging)

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

SCARECROW CONTEST

Drop off Monday or Tuesday of Fair

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

HARD VEGETABLE DECORATING CONTEST

Drop off Tuesday of Fair 

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

CRAFTING CHALLENGE LIVE COMPETITION

Wednesday, July 26

Each Team or Individual is provided with a mystery bag of craft supplies, which must be incorporated (in any form) within a crafted project that is completed live, in two hours.

KIDDIE STICK HORSE SHOW & RODEO

Thursday, July 27 Starting at 4:00 PM

Open to Cowboys and Cowgirls aged 2 - 8 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

Thursday, July 27

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!

ON A ROLL

Friday, July 28

Participate in this new culinary contest! Bring any "rolled" food entry, with appropriate presentation along with recipe to enter!

BEER AND WINE COMPETITIONS

Saturday, July 29

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

CHOCOLATE DESSERT CONTEST

Sunday, July 30

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

FAVORITE PIE CONTEST & AUCTION

Sunday, July 30

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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