Everything you need to know to "exhibit" at the fair:
Pictures and Pumpkins and Pears, Oh My!
Frequently Asked Questions about entering exhibits at the fair
Did you know that any Florence County resident over the age of 5 can enter exhibits at the Florence County Fair? In fact, most people have items ready to enter and do not even realize it.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:
- What are exhibits?
Exhibits are items that have been created by the person entering them at the fair.
- What is the cost to enter items?
There is no charge to enter exhibits in the fair if you pre-register (fill out your form ahead of
time) by Friday, August 12. After August 12, there is a $5.00 charge per exhibitor.
- What can I enter?
Exhibits range from homemade pies and cookies, handcrafted benches and shelves, quilts
and handmade knitting and crocheting, photographs, animals, vegetables, flowers and much
more.
- Who do I compete against?
Exhibitors are entered into Open Class (ages 18 and up) or Youth Class (ages 5-17). The
Youth Class is divided into four separate age groups.
- Where can I find out more specifics on what can be entered?
All of the items that can be entered in the fair are listed in the Florence County Fair Book.
This book gets published with the Florence Mining News in early July. The information is
also available online on this page.
- When do I have to bring my items to the fair?
All non-livestock exhibits must be brought to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, August 24.
Each item will be given an entry tag to prepare it for judging the following day. Animals must
be brought to the fair on Friday, August 26 by 1 p.m.
- Why should I enter items into the fair?
Entering your items into the fair gives you the chance to display your hard work and talents.
Exhibits winning ribbons also receive a premium amount. A premium is a monetary prize
that is associated with the ribbon won.
- Do you still have more questions?
Contact Jessica at 715-528-4773 or at florencecountyfair@hotmail.com.
This entry form is used for youth, open and horse show exhibitors who will be entering exhibits for judging in the fair. The early registration deadline is August 11. Late registration is $5 per person and is due by August 24--it can be brought directly to the fairgrounds with exhibits on this day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
All exhibits and exhibitors are subject the the Florence County Fair Local Regulations. Please click the document to the left to review these regulations.
The following files contain all of the items that youth exhibitors ages 5-18 can sign-up to show at the fair. Please note that Department 17 - Cloverbuds is the only class that youth ages 5 & 6 can participate in.
Wednesday, August 24—Late Registration and Exhibit Entry (4 p.m.—7 p.m.)
Thursday, August 25—Judging Day for all non-livestock exhibits begins at 9 a.m.
Friday, August 26—Judging Day for all Livestock Exhibits — begins at 1 p.m.
Sunday, August 28—Exhibits can be picked up at 5 p.m.
Please note that Late Registration and Exhibit Entry is now on the Wednesday
before the fair. In addition to this change, all non-livestock exhibits will be judged on Thursday before the fair. Friday’s judging of all livestock events remains unchanged.
In 2010 the Florence County Fair Board updated the premium amounts in the Fair Book. Department 17 was added in the youth class for those exhibitors ages 5-6 who want to show in the fair.
This year, some of the departments have been updated to reflect new trends regarding projects. Some of the changes include:
Changes to the quantity of items needed and the variety of items needed in
Departments 114 & 14 Fruits and Vegetables
Additions of new photography items including adding more items each exhibitor can enter, adding two classes for digital scrapbooking, and entering a few items for black and white photography
Adding items made from recycled material to open class
Adding a “most colorful” dozen eggs to Departments 107 & 7
An addition to Departments 125 & 25 for an “ugliest cake” decorating competition
