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 has closed. No worries though, as you are still welcome to bring your exhibits to their locations on Monday 9/23 from 3pm-8pm where they will be happily received!​​
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Bring your baked goods, models, photography, canned goods, wine, and honey to the Fair Office at 19 S. State St
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Bring your plants, crafts, and artwork to the Pioneer Fire Hall (135 S. State St)
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Bring your needlework to the Ephrata Borough Hall (124 S. State St)
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Click here to learn about the Scrapple Eating Contest
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Dept. 2 - Dairy Cattle (Open)
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Dept. 8 - Poultry (Open) *CANCELLED - AVIAN FLU*
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Dept. 9 - Rabbits & Cavies (Open)
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Dept. 10 - 4H & FFA Items
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Dept. 11 - Youth​
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Dept. 12 - Grain, Seed, Forage & Tobacco
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Dept. 13 - Vegetables​
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Dept. 14 - Fruits & Nuts​​
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Dept. 15 - Home & Dairy Products
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Dept. 17 - Flowers​​
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Dept. 18 - Needlecraft​
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Dept. 19 - Adult Contests
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​Dept. 20 - Group Exhibits, Association Window Displays​
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Dept. 21 - Homemade Wines
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Dept. 22 - Major Contests
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Dept. 23 - Apiary Products​
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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 25 and can be picked up on Sunday,
October 1. Exhibits located in Grater Memorial Park are received from
4pm-8pm on Monday, September 25 and removed on Saturday, September
30 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.