Florence County Fair - Florence, WI
906-282-9153
August 22-23-24, 2025
Florence County Fair Special Exhibit Contests 2025
The Florence County Fair serves as a showcase to highlight the many and varied talents of Florence County residents. One of the ways to do this is by making entries that can be put on display at the Florence County Fair.
All of the Special Exhibit Contests listed on this page are open to Florence County Residents as well as those outside of Florence County. These are different than traditional exhibits entered in the fair.
Items created for these contests have no preregistration requirement, and there is no cost to enter any of these contests. All items must be brought to the Exhibit Building at the Florence County Fair Park on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. If you are unable to make these times, please reach out to Jessica to talk about other options 906-282-9153.
Page last updated: 07-24-25
Blue Ribbon Artist Contest
Traditional Entries (1-6) shall be on any size and type of painting canvas at the discretion of the artist
300
B1Acrylic Painting — Scene
B1Acrylic Painting — Scene300B2Oil Painting — Scene
B2Oil Painting — Scene300B3Acrylic Painting—Still Life
B3Acrylic Painting—Still Life300B4Oil Painting—Still Life
B4Oil Painting—Still Life300B5Acrylic Painting—Person or Animal
B5Acrylic Painting—Person or Animal300B6Oil Painting—Person or Animal
B6Oil Painting—Person or Animal300B7Any medium on a non-conventional canvas
B7Any medium on a non-conventional canvasBlue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest^
Pie Must include at least 60% apples in the filling
Filling must be made from scratch by exhibitor
It does not need to be a “traditional” two crusted apple pie
The entire pie must be submitted for judging in a disposable pie pan, but it should be covered with tinfoil, plastic wrap, etc.
400A1Blue Ribbon Apple Pie
A1Blue Ribbon Apple PieChocolate Chip Cookie Championship^
Each entry must contain chocolate chips
Each entry must be homemade (no mixes)
Store bought cookies are not accepted
Cookies should be approximately 2” in size
Please submit your entry of 12 cookies on a paper plate(s) covered with plastic wrap or in a plastic ziploc bag
400B1Chocolate Chip Cookie Championship
B1Chocolate Chip Cookie ChampionshipColoring Contest*
Crayon, colored pencil, marker and/or paints may be used
Additional Copies of All Coloring Pages can be printed here
300C1 Farm Coloring Picture Simple
C1 Farm Coloring Picture Simple300 C 2 Farm Coloring Picture Detailed
Loop It - Loop Yarn Contest*
All entries must be made using Loop Yarn
400C1Scarf
C1Scarf400C2Blanket—Small Approximately (36” x 36”)
C2Blanket—Small Approximately (36” x 36”)400C3Blanket—Medium Approximately (50” x 60”)
C3Blanket—Medium Approximately (50” x 60”)400C4Blanket—Large Approximately (50”+ x 60”+)
C4Blanket—Large Approximately (50”+ x 60”+)400C5Any other item, identified
C5Any other item, identifiedReverse Coloring Contests
Exhibits must be the work/craftsmanship of the exhibitor.
What is Reverse Coloring? Basically, it is a watercolor picture/painting that does not have any lines on it. The picture is made, and you add the lines. Our suggestion is to use a pen or fine tip marker and start drawing/doodling on the page. There are no boundaries. There is no right or wrong. The entire idea is to be creative, and the result is that each entry will be unique to the artist.
The kids reverse coloring pages (1&2) are more basic. They are not limited to only kids doing them. Likewise, the other reverse coloring pages (3-5) are not limited to only adults doing them. Each category will be broken into age groups and judged within those same age groups.
Reverse Coloring pages will be judged on their completeness, creativity,
If you want to participate in the reverse coloring contest, we will mail you a picture to enter. Just send give us a call, send us a text (906-282-9153) or e-mail (florencecountyfair@hotmail.com) and we will get them to you or tell you where you can pick them up.
300R1Kids Reverse Coloring Contest Picture White
R1Kids Reverse Coloring Contest Picture White300R2Kids Reverse Coloring Contest Picture Black
R2Kids Reverse Coloring Contest Picture Black300R3Landscape Reverse Coloring Contest Picture
R3Landscape Reverse Coloring Contest Picture300R4Mini Reverse Coloring Contest Picture
R4Mini Reverse Coloring Contest Picture300R5Mini Food Reverse Coloring Contest Picture
R5Mini Food Reverse Coloring Contest PictureRecycling Art Contest*
Create an art piece or reusable item using materials that would otherwise have been garbage or recycled
300H6Item made with Paper/Cardboard
H6Item made with Paper/Cardboard300H7Item made with Aluminum Can/Metal
H7Item made with Aluminum Can/Metal300H8Item Made with Plastic
H8Item Made with Plastic300H9Item Made with Glass
H9Item Made with GlassTrail Cam Contest (no age groups in this contest only)
Photos can be from cameras with film (traditional) or digital
All photos must be taken with a trail cam by entrant and must print the date & time ribbon on the bottom
Photos should be submitted with a minimum size of 5x7
On the back of the photo identify the location (township, county and state where the photo was taken)
Entries should not be framed or mounted
500B1Feathered Animals
B1Feathered Animals500B2Deer
B2Deer500B3Bear
B3Bear500B4Any other animal
B4Any other animal500B5Most unique photo
B5Most unique photoEntry Form & Local Rule and Regulations
How to Enter Exhibits:
- Registration is FREE.
- Registration Dates: If you have questions, you can call the fair at 906-282-9153 or email florencecountyfair@hotmail.com
- Pre-Registration is until August 8.
- Entries will be accepted after August 8, but it is requested that after August 8, you email your entries or bring your entry form with you to the fair on August 20. All items must be registered and brought to the fair by August 20.
- Please note: It is easier and quicker for you to preregister all of the items you think you might be bringing and then cancel those items that weren’t ready when you drop off your items.
- Those pre-registered will have their entry tags printed and waiting for them when they come to drop off their exhibits.
- Pre-registered exhibitors may still add or remove items from their registration form when they bring their items to the fair.
Mail to: Jessica Klumpp, Executive Director
P.O. Box 704
Florence, WI 54121
E-mail to: florencecountyfair@hotmail.com
- Exhibits cannot be released before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Exhibits may be picked up between 4 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 24. You will be able to sign-up for a pick-up time when you drop off your exhibits. If this day and time does not work for picking up exhibits, please let us know when you bring your exhibits on Wednesday.
Printable Special Entry Contests
There are various Special Entry Contests (all listed on this page) that anyone can enter -- regardless of age or Florence County residency. All of these contests are open to everyone. You can click to download and print the forms below.
If you are looking for additional coloring pages or templates, they can be found under each contest when applicable.
