Public Competitions

Public Competitions 2025 (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 25,000+ 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
Amateurs and professionals welcome
Residents of all ages and from all counties eligible to participate
Newest categories include printmaking, photo editing, sculpture and baked pies

Registration Details

Download a PDF of the complete Public Competitions Fair Book (20 pages) - includes Rules and Entry Form

Public Competitions Divisions, Rules and Entry Forms by Section

Living Arts

Entry Form (all categories)

EXHIBIT ENTRY AND DROPOFF
Sunday, July 20: 2–5 p.m.
Monday, July 21: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Main Hall
25690 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora, CO 80016

OPEN JUDGING:
All are welcome to attend open judging on July 22, 1:30 p.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.

Public Competitions