Public Competitions

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 leathercrafting, printmaking, photo editing, sculpture and baked pies.

New Exhibit Class! 120th Anniversary Display

Entries must be a creative interpretation of a Fair-related activity to celebrate 120 years of the Arapahoe County Fair. See the inside cover of the Fair Book for more information.

Registration Details

Download a PDF of the complete Public Competitions Fair Book (22 pages) - includes Rules and Entry Form

Entry Form

EXHIBIT ENTRY AND DROPOFF
Sunday, July 19: 2–5 p.m.
Monday, July 20: 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 21, 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

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New Exhibit Class! 120th Anniversary Display

Registration Details

2025 Public Competitions Gallery