Enter a Contest at the Ephrata Fair!

It's easy! Begin by clicking on one of the departments below to read more info on the contest. See FAQ below for an overview of the exhibitor process at the Ephrata Fair.

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Pre-registration is now closed, but we are happy to accept your entry in-person on Monday from 3PM-8PM! See FAQ below for exhibit drop-off locations.

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• Dept. 2 - Dairy Cattle (Open)

• Dept. 8 - Poultry (Open) *CANCELLED - AVIAN FLU*

• Dept. 9 - Rabbit (Open)

• Dept. 10 - 4H & FFA Items

  • Junior Dairy Cattle

  • Rabbits

  • Dairy Beef

  • Good Housekeeping

  • Breeding Sheep

  • Market Lambs

  • Market Swine

  • Market Goats

  • Non-Sale Goats

  • Boer Breeding Goats

  • Grain & Ag Ed. Pumpkins

  • Needlecraft & Projects

• Dept. 11 - Youth​

  • Decorated Pumpkins​

  • Foods

  • Flowers

  • Needlecraft

  • Art​

  • Photography

  • Crafts

  • Models

• Dept. 12 - Grain, Seed, Forage & Tobacco

• Dept. 13 - Vegetables​

• Dept. 14 - Fruits & Nuts​​

• Dept. 15 - Home & Dairy Products

  • Home & Dairy Products, Baked Goods​

  • Canned & Dried Products

  • Butters, Honey Spreads, Jams & Jellies

  • Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest

  • PA Preferred Junior Baking Contest

  • PA Preferred Chocolate Cake Contest

  • Angel Food Cake Contest

• Dept. 17 - Flowers​​

• Dept. 18 - Needlecraft​

• Dept. 19 - Adult Contests

  • Art

  • Photography

  • Crafts

  • Woodworking

  • Models

• ​Dept. 20 - Group Exhibits, Association Window Displays​

• Dept. 21 - Homemade Wines

• Dept. 22 - Major Contests

  • Ephrata Fair Parade

  • Antique Tractor Pull​

  • Family Pedal Tractor Pull

  • Family Fun Contests

  • Quoit Tournament

• Dept. 23 - Apiary Products​

• Dept. 24 - Antique Farm Tractor Show

Who: There are many contests available for all ages at the Ephrata Fair. First time

exhibitors are always welcome and encouraged to ask questions! Some

contests are divided into age groups for a level playing field.

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What: The Ephrata Fair features a variety of contests for items ranging from

critters, crafts, cupcakes and everything in between! You can view the full

directory of contests and their rules in this premium book. The chairpeople

that oversee the various contests are listed as well, so you can easily contact

them if you have questions.

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Where: Exhibit drop off locations will vary depending on the type of item.

Baked goods, photography, and models should be dropped off at the

Ephrata Fair Office. Plants, crafts and artwork go to the Pioneer Fire Hall.

Needlework items are received at the Ephrata Borough Hall. Animals,

vegetables and grains are located in Grater Memorial Park. A detailed list

of locations is available on the “Maps” page at ephratafair.org and inside

the premium book.

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When: Exhibits located in the Fair Office, Fire Hall and Borough Hall are received

from 3pm-8pm on Monday, September 19 and can be picked up on Sunday,

September 25. Exhibits located in Grater Memorial Park are received from

4pm-8pm on Monday, September 19 and removed on Saturday, September

24 from 8am-10am.

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How: Entries are categorized into a Department, Section and Class. For example,

if you were to enter your famous chocolate chip cookies, you would be

competing in Department 15 (Home & Dairy Products), Section 101 (Baked

Goods), Class 13002 (Chocolate Chip). Your entry would compete against

others in the same class.