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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 Swan's Pumpkin Farm, open to any youth aged 9 through 17 Years Old that teams up with an Adult to Grow 3 Pumpkins of Any Variety.

Trail Camera Photo Contest

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

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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KNOTS, LOOPS, & TANGLES RELAY RACE 

Compete in teams of 2 navigating an obstacle course while knitting or crocheting! Register at the Expo Building on Saturday, July 26 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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IT'S GROW TIME

Participate in this new culinary contest! Bring any Dessert made using at least one product grown or raised by the exhibitor or purchased from a Farm / Roadside Stand in Racine County, 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!

LINE DANCE SHOWDOWN

Open to all Large Animal Projects on July 26th.  Enter as a project group and show off your line dancing moves to earn fun prizes!

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.  Sponsored by Nestle.

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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