Competitive Entries - What and Why?
Competitive entries are a vital part of the New York State Fair. Last year 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!
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Use the links below to view, download or print Fair 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.
Page last updated 6.24.09 at 9:00am
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.
- Contact the Entry Department by Phone: 315-487-7711 ext. 1336 or 1337
- You may also enter competitions online by clicking the "Enter
Online" link for those competitions that are eligible from the list below. Any competition marked with "N/A" are not available for online
entry.
All entries must be received either in person at the
Entry Department office at the State Fairgrounds by 4:30pm or
online by 12:00 midnight on the specified competition deadline date.
Quick links to competition sections on this page:
| Download File | 2009 Deadline |
Enter Online | |
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Agricultural Education FFA |
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To enter any FFA contest, please contact individual contest coordinator referred to in the General Information, Rules & Entry Information below. |
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| General Information, Rules & Entry Information |
Download | - - - | N/A |
| FFA State Fair Participation Form | Download | ||
Agriculture - Farm Products |
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| Christmas Trees | |||
| General Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Christmas Trees Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Christmas Trees Entry Form | Download | August 14 | Enter Online |
| Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple & Honey | |||
| General Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple and Honey Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple and Honey Entry Form | Download | August 14 | Enter Online |
| Forage and Grain | |||
| General Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Forage and Grain Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Forage and Grain Entry Form | Download | August 8 | Enter Online |
| Home Brew | |||
| General Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Home Brew Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Home Brew Entry Form | Download | June 1 | CLOSED |
| Home Wine | |||
| General Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Home Wine Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Home Wine Entry Form | Download | July 2 | Enter Online |
Agriculture - Livestock |
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| Beef Cattle | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Beef Cattle Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Beef Cattle Classes | Download | ||
| Beef Cattle Entry Form | Download | August 3 | Enter Online |
| Beef Cattle RV Form | Download | ||
| Dairy Cattle | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Dairy Cattle Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Dairy Cattle Entry Form | Download | August 14 | Enter Online |
| Dairy Goats | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Dairy Goat Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Dairy Goat Entry Form | Download | July 24 | Enter Online |
| Llamas | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Llama Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Llama Entry Form | Download | July 23 | Enter Online |
| Llama Bedding & Feed Form | Download | ||
| Meat Goats | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Meat Goat Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Meat Goat Entry Form | Download | July 31 | Enter Online |
| Sheep | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Sheep Rules | Download | ||
| Sheep Classes | Download | ||
| Sheep Entry Form | Download | July 27 | Enter Online |
| Swine | |||
| Animal Health Regulations | Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations |
Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Swine Rules & Regulations | Download | ||
| Swine Classes | Download | ||
| Swine Entry Form | Download | July 27 | Enter Online |
| Wool | |||
| Wool Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Wool Entry Form | Download | July 27 | Enter Online |
| Fleece to Shawl Entry Form | Download | July 27 | Enter Online |
Antique Automobiles |
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| General Rules, Information & Entry Form |
Download | August 4 | Enter Online |
Antique Tractors |
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| General Information & Rules | Download | ||
| Antique Tractor Entry Form | Download | July 27 | Enter Online |
Art & Home Center |
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| Arts & Crafts | |||
| Arts & Crafts Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Arts & Crafts Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Culinary | |||
| Culinary General Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Culinary Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Fine Arts | |||
| Fine Arts Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Fine Arts Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Photography | |||
| Photography Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Photography Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Senior Citizens | |||
| Senior Citizens Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Senior Citizens Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
Commercial Wine |
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| General Information & Rules | Download | ||
| Commercial Wine Classes | Download | ||
| Commercial Wine Entry Form | Download | May 25 | CLOSED |
Dairy Products |
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| Dairy Products Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Dairy Products Entry Form | Download | July 6 | Enter Online |
Flower Show |
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| Artistic Design | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Artistic Design Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Artistic Design Entry Form | Download | July 28 | N/A |
| Container Grown Plants | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Container Grown Plants Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| Container Grown Plants Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Dahlias | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Dahlias Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Dahlias Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Garden Flowers | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Garden Flowers Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Garden Flowers Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Garden Fruits & Vegetables | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Garden Fruits & Vegetables Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| Garden Fruits & Vegetables Entry Form |
Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Gladiolus | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Gladiolus Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Gladiolus Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Hostas | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Hostas Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Hostas Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Junior Horticulture | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Junior Horticulture Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Junior Horticulture Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
| Roses | |||
| General Exhibitor Information | Download | ||
| Roses Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Roses Entry Form | Download | July 28 | Enter Online |
Horse Show |
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| Horse Show Entry Book/Forms | Coming Soon! | See Book | N/A |
Iroquois Indian Village |
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| Iroquois Indian Village competitive entry applications are available through the Iroquois Confederacy. For more information, contact Clara Hill at (716) 542-2025. | |||
| Iroquois Indian Village Rules & Classes |
Download | August 26 | N/A |
Little Caesars Talent Showcase |
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| To enter the Little Caesars Talent Showcase, an individual must first compete and be one of the top 25 winners in a County Fair Mini or Maxi Talent Show. You may compete at any County Fair if the county you reside in does not have a competition, you must however, be a resident of New York State. An individual can not compete in more than one county fair. It is at the discretion of each county fair whether or not to accept individuals that reside in another county. The deadline for entering is five (5) days after the final competition of the County Fair that you participate in. Upon winning, and if you are eligible, the County Fair Talent Show Chairperson will forward the appropriate paperwork to the New York State Fair. If you need information on finding the Talent Show in your county, you may contact the Entry Department at (315) 487-7711 x1337. | |||
| Talent Showcase Information & Rules |
Download | See Book | N/A |
Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits & Cavies |
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| Poultry | |||
| Poultry Building General Information |
Download | ||
| Poultry Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Poultry Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Poultry Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Pigeons | |||
| Poultry Building General Information |
Download | ||
| Pigeon Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Pigeon Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Rabbits | |||
| Poultry Building General Information |
Download | ||
| Rabbit Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Rabbit Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
| Cavies | |||
| Poultry Building General Information |
Download | ||
| Cavies Rules & Classes | Download | ||
| Cavies Entry Form | Download | July 13 | Enter Online |
Wildlife Art |
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The Wildlife Art competition is now part of the Art & Home Center's Fine Arts competition. Please click here to go to the Art & Home Center listings. |
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4-H Youth Building Exhibits |
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| General Information & Rules | Download | See Book | N/A |
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
4-H Youth Livestock |
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| Youth Livestock Skillathon | Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Livestock Judging Contest | Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Cattle - Beef | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Beef Cattle Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Cattle - Dairy | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Letter | Download | ||
| Youth Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Conduct Form | Download | ||
| Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Pre-Registration Form |
Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Dairy Challenge Pre-Registration Form |
Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Dairy Cattle Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Dog Show | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Dog Show Exhibitor Letter | Download | ||
| Youth Dog Show Steward Form | Download | ||
Youth Dog Show Dress Code & Score Sheets |
Download | ||
| Youth Dog Photo Contest | Download | August 17 | N/A |
Youth Dog Show Young Poets Writing Challenge |
Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Dog Show Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Goats - Dairy | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Goat Exhibitor Letter | Download | ||
| Youth Dairy Goat Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Goats - Meat | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Goat Exhibitor Letter | Download | ||
| Youth Meat Goat Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Horse Show | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| Youth RV Form | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Horse Show Youth Guide Letter |
Download | ||
| Youth Horse Show Educator Letter | Download | ||
| Youth Horse Show Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Poultry | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Poultry Avian Bowl Contest Entry Form |
Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Chicken BBQ Contest Guide | Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Egg Preparation Demonstration Contest Application | Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Poultry Science Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Poultry Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Rabbits & Cavies | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Rabbit & Cavy Exhibitor Letter |
Download | ||
| Youth Rabbit & Cavy DOS Form | Download | ||
| Youth Rabbit & Cavy Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Sheep | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Sheep Bowl | Download | August 17 | N/A |
| Youth Sheep Entry Form | Download | August 17 | Enter Online |
| Youth Swine | |||
| Livestock General Information, Rules & Classes |
Download | ||
| State Fair Biosecurity | Download | ||
| Youth Department Schedule | Download | ||
| Arrival & Release Schedule | Download | ||
| Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map |
Download | ||
| Youth Swine Entry Form | Download | August 17 | |
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