FAIR ENTRY - CLOSED FOR 2019
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Enjoy turning your hobbies and talents into blue ribbons! Each year brings new excitement and energy as our community comes together to display over 13,000 exhibits.
To exhibit in the fair, please make sure to return your entry forms along with payment to the Fair Office by Wednesday, August 7, 2019. 2019 Premium FairbookFind printed fairbooks at a Geauga County Library or the Fair Office.
Three Ways to Enter:
Have questions about entering? Use the following documents from our fairbook to answer questions.
Download and Print Entry Forms:
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Click to view and download the Premium Fair Book
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How to Enter Online
Online Entry is will open June 1, 2019
Junior Fair Entries must be completed from the Junior Fair page beginning on July 1, 2019
Please read and follow the instructions below before entering online:
- Review the rules and classes of the departments you plan on entering by downloading Fairbook above.
- You MUST purchase an exhibitor's ticket unless junior class. Make sure you click on the ticket tab to select your exhibitor ticket - only 1 may be purchased. An animal exhibitor must purchase a $25 exhibitor ticket or membership ticket.
- You may only make one entry per class for non-animal entries.
- Junior Fair (4-H Youth) must enter online from separate website - learn more>
- Deadline for entries is August 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
- Read the information below then click on Online Entries button.
Please note: Junior Fair (i.e. 4-H, GHPA, etc.) Entry link is located on the Junior Fair page >
Information on Entering Exhibits in The Great Geauga County Fair
The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio's oldest continuous county fair and one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in the nation. Preparations are now underway and all area residents are invited to plan to enter their exhibits.
What’s New for 2019!
CHANGES TO RULES AND INFO BY DEPARTMENT NOTICE:
In an effort to make the fairbook consistent and easier to enter, we have made adjustments to each department especially at the beginning for show times, locations and entry drop off and pickup. All pictures and phone numbers for directors of departments is in the front of the book (page 5). Remember that the Rules and Regulations for Exhibitors is on page 3 and must be followed for each department.
UPDATES TO CLASSES & SECTIONS FOR 2018
Please remember to review all the department information and rules to ensure the best experience possible entering your items in the fair.
Over 13,000 exhibits in 2018
Since 1823, residents of Geauga County and beyond of all ages have been active participants and enthusiastic supporters of the Fair. In 2017, over 13,000 exhibits were entered for judging at the Fair in a variety of competitions and categories including, livestock, horticultural and agricultural products, Fine Arts, Domestic Arts, antiques and collectibles, culinary and baked goods and many more.
Anyone Can Enter
Anyone wishing to enter an exhibit in the Great Geauga County Fair must submit an official entry form (form photos copies are acceptable) to the Fair Office by the entry deadline. No entries will be accepted after this date. You do not have to be a Geauga County resident to enter an exhibit in the Fair. Also, many departments offer special classes for entries by children.
Find Printed Entry Forms
The official Fair Premium Book lists the rules, regulations, descriptions and forms for each Fair Department and Class. Fairbooks can be picked up at the Fair Office (hours open) are available or at all branches of the Geauga County Public Library. The Fairbook can be viewed and downloaded above.
What’s New for 2019!
CHANGES TO RULES AND INFO BY DEPARTMENT NOTICE:
In an effort to make the fairbook consistent and easier to enter, we have made adjustments to each department especially at the beginning for show times, locations and entry drop off and pickup. All pictures and phone numbers for directors of departments is in the front of the book (page 5). Remember that the Rules and Regulations for Exhibitors is on page 3 and must be followed for each department.
UPDATES TO CLASSES & SECTIONS FOR 2018
- Dept 10: Rabbits - New breed classes added plus updated rules – please review all
- Dept 16: Maple Syrup - Updated classes.
- Dept 20: Domestic Arts - New section called Fireplace Mantles.
- BABY BLANKET BLESSINGS: The Domestic Arts Department 20 will be donating all blankets entered in this section to the Rainbow Babies Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. All entries will be judged and premiums awarded as they normally would. After judging all entries will be displayed during the fair. Entries will then be taken to the hospital for donation. Thank you in advance for your kindness.
- Dept 22: Flowers - Theme for 2019 “Let's Travel Some Rivers” for Design Divisions and Garden Club Booth Displays. The Second Show has updated classes in Rose section - please review.
- Dept 23: Antiques - Featuring Era - Golden Oak Period 1900-1925 with updated classes throughout department.
Please remember to review all the department information and rules to ensure the best experience possible entering your items in the fair.
Over 13,000 exhibits in 2018
Since 1823, residents of Geauga County and beyond of all ages have been active participants and enthusiastic supporters of the Fair. In 2017, over 13,000 exhibits were entered for judging at the Fair in a variety of competitions and categories including, livestock, horticultural and agricultural products, Fine Arts, Domestic Arts, antiques and collectibles, culinary and baked goods and many more.
Anyone Can Enter
Anyone wishing to enter an exhibit in the Great Geauga County Fair must submit an official entry form (form photos copies are acceptable) to the Fair Office by the entry deadline. No entries will be accepted after this date. You do not have to be a Geauga County resident to enter an exhibit in the Fair. Also, many departments offer special classes for entries by children.
Find Printed Entry Forms
The official Fair Premium Book lists the rules, regulations, descriptions and forms for each Fair Department and Class. Fairbooks can be picked up at the Fair Office (hours open) are available or at all branches of the Geauga County Public Library. The Fairbook can be viewed and downloaded above.