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Competitions

Competitive Entries - What and Why?

Competitive entries are a vital part of the New York State Fair. In 2007 over 40,000 individual entries were made in various categories, such as culinary, arts and crafts, cattle, dairy goats, rabbits and many more.

People from all over New York State compete with their animals and projects at the New York State Fair. Here they compete against each other - some winning prize money to help with the cost of raising their animals or to help fund their college education. Some compete just for the honor of winning the coveted "Blue Ribbon" or "Grand Champion Rosette". Young and old alike join in the fun of entering. Join others ... enter your best cake, prettiest flower, largest pumpkin or favorite pie!



Download Premium Books & Entry Forms

Use the links below to view, download or print Fair-related competition materials. All files are in PDF format and you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these files. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is free at the Adobe web site.

How Do I Enter?

  • You may enter by downloading the files and entry forms from
    the list below and sending it in or dropping it off to our office.
    Page last updated May 9, 2008.
  • Contact the Entry Department by Phone:
    315-487-7711 ext. 1337 or 1335
  • You may also enter competitions online by clicking the
    "Enter Online" link from the list below.

Download File 2008 Deadline Enter Online

Agricultural Education FFA

General Information, Rules &
Entry Information
Coming Soon - - - N/A


Agriculture - Farm Products

General Rules & Information Coming Soon
  • Christmas Trees
  • Christmas Trees Rules & Classes Coming Soon
    Christmas Trees Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 8 - - -
  • Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple and Honey
  • Commercial Fruit, Vegetables,
    Maple and Honey Rules & Classes
    Coming Soon
    Commercial Fruit and Vegetables,
    Maple and Honey Entry Form
    Coming Soon July 30 - - -
  • Forage and Grain
  • Forage and Grain Rules & Classes Coming Soon
    Forage and Grain Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 9 - - -
  • Home Brew
  • Home Brew Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Home Brew Entry Form Download/View Now June 2 Coming Soon
  • Home Wine
  • Home Wine Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Home Wine Entry Form Download/View Now Aug. 1 Coming Soon


    Agriculture - Livestock

    Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon
    State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon
    General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon
    Arrival & Release Schedule Download/View Now
    Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map Coming Soon
  • Beef Cattle
  • Beef Cattle Rules Coming Soon
    Beef Cattle Classes Coming Soon
    Beef Cattle Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 1 - - -
    Beef Cattle RV Form Coming Soon
  • Dairy Cattle
  • Dairy Cattle Rules & Classes Coming Soon
    Dairy Cattle Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 8 - - -
  • Dairy Goats
  • Dairy Goat Rules Coming Soon
    Dairy Goat Classes Coming Soon
    Dairy Goat Entry Form Coming Soon July 25 - - -
  • Llamas
  • Llama Rules & Classes Coming Soon
    Llama Entry Form Coming Soon July 23 - - -
    Llama Bedding & Feed Form Coming Soon
  • Sheep
  • Sheep Rules Coming Soon
    Sheep Classes Coming Soon
    Sheep Entry Form Coming Soon July 28 - - -
  • Swine
  • Swine Rules Coming Soon
    Swine Classes Coming Soon
    Swine Entry Form Coming Soon July 28 - - -
  • Wool
  • Wool Rules & Classes Coming Soon
    Wool Entry Form Coming Soon July 28 - - -
    Fleece to Shawl Entry Form Coming Soon July 28 - - -


    Antique Automobiles

    General Rules, Information & Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 5 - - -


    Antique Tractors

    General Information & Rules Coming Soon
    Antique Tractor Entry Form Coming Soon July 28 - - -


    Art & Home Center


  • Arts & Crafts
  • Arts & Crafts Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Arts & Crafts Entry Form Download/View Now July 14 Coming Soon
  • Culinary
  • Culinary General Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Culinary Entry Form Download/View Now July 14 Coming Soon
  • Fine Arts
  • Fine Arts Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Fine Arts Entry Form Download/View Now July 14 Coming Soon
  • Photography
  • Photography Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Photography Entry Form Download/View Now July 14 Coming Soon
  • Senior Citizens
  • Senior Citizens Rules & Classes Download/View Now
    Senior Citizens Entry Form Download/View Now July 14 Coming Soon


    Commercial Brew

    General Information, Rules & Classes Download/View Now