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2010 State Fair Competitions

  

 *** Click Here for 2009 Competiton results ***

 

Competitive Entries - What and Why? 

Competitive entries are a vital part of the New York State Fair. In 2009 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 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 3.16.10 at 1:15pm

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. 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
2010 Deadline
Enter Online

Agricultural Education FFA

To enter any FFA contest, please contact individual contest coordinator referred to in the General Information, Rules & Entry Information below.

General Information, Rules & Entry Information

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FFA State Fair Participation Form Coming Soon    
       

Agriculture - Farm Products
Christmas Trees
General Rules & Regulations Coming Soon    
Christmas Trees Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Christmas Trees Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 13 TBA
     
Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple & Honey
General Rules & Regulations Coming Soon    
Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple and Honey Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, Maple and Honey Entry Form Coming Soon TBA TBA
     
Forage and Grain
General Rules & Regulations Coming Soon    
Forage and Grain Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Forage and Grain Entry Form Coming Soon TBA TBA
     
Home Brew
Home Brew Rules, Regulations & Classes Download    
Home Brew Entry Form Download May 31 TBA
     
Amateur Wine
Amateur Wine Rules, Regulations & Classes Download    
Amateur Wine Entry Form Download June 9 TBA
       

Agriculture - Livestock
Beef Cattle
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

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Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

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Beef Cattle Rules & Regulations Coming Soon    
Beef Cattle Classes Coming Soon    
Beef Cattle Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 2 * TBA
Beef Cattle RV Form Coming Soon    
* Deadline Aug. 9 with late fees      
     
Dairy Cattle
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

 Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Dairy Cattle Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Dairy Cattle Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 13 *

TBA
* Deadline Aug. 19 with late fees      
     
Dairy Goats
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

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Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Dairy Goat Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Dairy Goat Entry Form Coming Soon July 23 TBA
     
Llamas
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules  & Regulations

 Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

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Llama Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Llama Entry Form Coming Soon July 22 TBA
Llama Bedding & Feed Form Coming Soon    
     
Meat Goats
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

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Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Meat Goat Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Meat Goat Entry Form Coming Soon July 30 TBA
     
Sheep
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules  & Regulations

 Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Sheep Rules Coming Soon    
Sheep Classes Coming Soon    
Sheep Entry Form Coming Soon July 26 TBA
     
Swine
Animal Health Regulations Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    

General Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

 Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Swine Rules & Regulations Coming Soon    
Swine Classes Coming Soon    
Swine Entry Form Coming Soon July 26 TBA
     
Wool
Wool Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Wool Entry Form Coming Soon July 26 TBA
Fleece to Shawl Entry Form Coming Soon July 26 TBA
       

Antique Automobiles

General Rules, Information & Entry Form

 Coming Soon Aug. 3 TBA
       

Antique Tractors
General Information & Rules Coming Soon    
Antique Tractor Entry Form Coming Soon July 26 TBA
       

Art & Home Center
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Arts & Crafts Entry Form Coming Soon July 12 TBA
     
Culinary
Culinary General Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Culinary Entry Form Coming Soon July 12 TBA
     
Fine Arts
Fine Arts Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Fine Arts Entry Form Coming Soon July 12 TBA
     
Photography
Photography Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Photography Entry Form Coming Soon July 12 TBA
     
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Senior Citizens Entry Form Coming Soon July 12 TBA
       

Commercial Wine
General Information & Rules Download    
Commercial Wine Classes Download    
Commercial Wine Entry Form Download May 24 TBA
       

Dairy Products
Dairy Products Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Dairy Products Entry Form Coming Soon July 9 TBA
       

Flower Show
Artistic Design
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Artistic Design Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Artistic Design Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 N/A
     
Container Grown Plants
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    

Container Grown Plants Rules & Classes

 Coming Soon    
Container Grown Plants Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Dahlias
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Dahlias Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Dahlias Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Garden Flowers
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Garden Flowers Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Garden Flowers Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Garden Fruits & Vegetables
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    

Garden Fruits & Vegetables Rules & Classes

 Coming Soon    

Garden Fruits & Vegetables Entry Form

 Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Gladiolus
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Gladiolus Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Gladiolus Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Hostas
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Hostas Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Hostas Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Junior Horticulture
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Junior Horticulture Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Junior Horticulture Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
     
Roses
General Exhibitor Information Coming Soon    
Roses Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Roses Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 4 TBA
       

Horse Show
Horse Show Entry Book/Forms Coming Soon TBA N/A
       

Iroquois Indian Village
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

 Coming Soon Aug. 25 N/A
       

Little Caesars Talent Showcase
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

 Coming Soon TBA N/A
       

Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits & Cavies
Poultry

Poultry Building General Information

 Coming Soon    
Poultry Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    
Poultry Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Poultry Entry Form Coming Soon July 16 TBA
     
Pigeons

Poultry Building General Information

 Coming Soon    
Pigeon Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Pigeon Entry Form Coming Soon July 16 TBA
     
Rabbits

Poultry Building General Information

 Coming Soon    
Rabbit Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Rabbit Entry Form Coming Soon July 16 TBA
     
Cavies

Poultry Building General Information

 Coming Soon    
Cavies Rules & Classes Coming Soon    
Cavies Entry Form Coming Soon July 16 TBA
       

Wildlife Art

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.
 

4-H Youth Building Exhibits
General Information & Rules Coming Soon TBA N/A
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
       

4-H Youth Livestock
Youth Livestock Skillathon Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Livestock Judging Contest Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
     
Youth Cattle - Beef
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Beef Cattle Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Cattle - Dairy
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Letter Coming Soon    
Youth Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Conduct Form Coming Soon    
Youth Dairy Cattle
Judging Pre-Registration Form		 Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Dairy Challenge
Pre-Registration Form		 Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Dairy Cattle Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Dog Show
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Dog Show Exhibitor Letter Coming Soon    
Youth Dog Show Steward Form Coming Soon    

Youth Dog Show Dress Code & Score Sheets

 Coming Soon    
Youth Dog Photo Contest Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A

Youth Dog Show Young Poets Writing Challenge

 Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Dog Show Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Goats - Dairy
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Goat Exhibitor Letter Coming Soon    
Youth Dairy Goat Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Goats - Meat
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Goat Exhibitor Letter Coming Soon    
Youth Meat Goat Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Horse Show
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
Youth RV Form Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    

Youth Horse Show Youth Guide Letter

 Coming Soon    
Youth Horse Show Educator Letter Coming Soon    
Youth Horse Show Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Poultry
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    

Youth Poultry Avian Bowl Contest Entry Form

 Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Chicken BBQ Contest Guide Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Egg Preparation Demonstration Contest Application Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Poultry Science Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
Youth Poultry Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Rabbits & Cavies

Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes

 Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    

Youth Rabbit & Cavy Exhibitor Letter

 Coming Soon    
Youth Rabbit & Cavy DOS Form Coming Soon    
Youth Rabbit & Cavy Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Sheep
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Sheep Bowl Coming Soon Aug. 16 N/A
Youth Sheep Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16 TBA
     
Youth Swine
Livestock General Information,
Rules & Classes		 Coming Soon    
State Fair Biosecurity Coming Soon    
Youth Department Schedule Coming Soon    
Arrival & Release Schedule Coming Soon    

Fairgrounds Map & Release Zone Map

 Coming Soon    
Youth Swine Entry Form Coming Soon Aug. 16

TBA