Public Competitions

Public Competitions 2024 (Open Class Living Arts)

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Do you enjoy photography, painting, quilting, baking, and more?

Enter your best work in Public Competitions at the Arapahoe County Fair.

Entries will be displayed for 30,000+ fairgoers to enjoy. You’ll get feedback from judges, have the chance to win ribbons and bragging rights, and be part of a fun community tradition!

Adult and youth competitions
First-timers welcome
Residents of all ages and from all counties eligible to participate
Newest categories include printmaking, photo editing, woodworking, and more

Registration Details

Download the Public Competitions Rules and Guidelines

Entry Form (All Categories)

Living Arts Tags

Fine Arts Tags

Register Online starting June 1, or mail above entry form and tags anytime

Online registration: June 1-July 17, 2024

Walk-In Entries and Exhibit Drop-Off:

Monday, July 22, 2024, 9 a.m.-Noon & 4-7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

For more information, contact the CSU Extension Office at 303-730-1920.

Public Competitions, together with Arapahoe County’s 4-H youth development program, are the backbone of the Arapahoe County Fair. Show us your skills, and let’s keep this fun tradition going strong.