Day of entries will not be accepted. Entries must be made online starting on May 1, 2026. The entry deadline is June 27, 2026. If you need assistance making entries, contact the fair office.
To make entries in this department, exhibitors must purchase a 2026 Warren County Fair Membership ticket or season pass. Youth 17 years and under may enter under a parent’s membership ticket or season pass. You may submit Open Class entries without purchasing a Membership ticket or season pass by paying a $10 Open Class entry fee. This fee does not include an entry pass for the fair.
Warren County 4-H members are permitted and encouraged to make entries in this department. The purchase of a 4-H entry pass for the fair allows you to make entries in this open class department. Entries cannot be the same specimen as their Junior Fair entry.
There will be youth (18 years and under as of January 1, 2026) and adult divisions for each department and class listed except the Antique Tractors department.
Other than purchasing a membership ticket, season pass or paying a $10 Open Class entry fee, there are no additional costs for entering this department.
Ribbons will be awarded to the top three in each class as well as some honorable mentions. Rosettes will be awarded to the Department Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show. Youth and adult departments and classes will be judged separately.
Antique Tractors
Department 150
Classes
Adult Only
1: Tractor, 1941 and older, wheel and crawler type, restored (Show Piece)
2: Tractor, 1941 and older, wheel and crawler type, unrestored
3: Tractor, 1942 to 1962, wheel and crawler type, restored (Show Piece)
4: Tractor, 1942 to 1962, wheel and crawler type, unrestored
Tractors may only be entered in one class. Only one entry per class per person is permitted in this department. Cash awards will be provided to the top 3 in each class. (1st - $50; 2nd - $35; and 3rd - $15).
Farm Products
Departments 200 & 201
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Mixed Hay – Any percentage of legume (alfalfa, clover, etc.) and grass.
2: Grass Hay – 100% grass, any grass permitted.
Exhibitors are permitted to enter one entry per class per person. Your hay sample must be from this year’s crop and should be between 2 and 12 inches thick. It should be tied with baler twine to prevent the sample from falling apart.
Vegetables
Departments 210 & 211
Classes
Adult and Youth
Single Item Vegetable Classes
1: Cabbage (cleaned, outer leaves removed) (1 each)
2: Zucchini Squash (2 each)
3: Squash (not Zucchini) (2 each)
4: Cucumber (2 each)
5: Bell Peppers (Green, Orange, Red or Yellow). One variety permitted. (3 each)
6: Peppers, All Other Varieties (Banana, Jalapeno, etc.). One variety permitted.
7: Tomatoes (large, over 2.5 inches) one variety. any variety or color. (2 each)
8: Tomatoes (small, under 2.5 inches) One variety. Any variety or color. (5 each)
9: Green Beans (5 each)
10: Potatoes. One variety permitted. Any variety or color. (2lbs)
11: Radishes (3 each)
12: Garlic (2 heads)
13: Onions (cleaned, outer husk removed) (3 each)
Patriotic Market Basket Class
Best exhibit of vegetables. Must include three or more vegetables.
14: Market Basket Class
Freak of Nature
Exhibitors are permitted to bring one “freak of Nature” for this class. Any vegetable permitted.
15: Freak of Nature
Fresh Herbs
Departments 220 & 221
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Basil
2: Catnip
3: Dill
4: Lavender
5: Mint
6: Parsley
7: Sage
8: Thyme
9: Other
Herbs must be displayed in water in glass jars (quart-sized or smaller) Include at least five stems that are uniform as possible in length, color, and leaf size. All entries must be free of pests, disease and mechanical damage such as tears, with any dead leaves removed. Herb jar must be labeled with herb name and variety.
Canned GOODS
Departments 230 & 231
Classes
Adult and Youth
Canned Vegetables:
1: Beets
2: Cabbage/Sauerkraut
3: Corn (white, yellow, or bicolor)
4: Green Beans
5: Peppers
6: Tomatoes
7: Other
Canned Fruit:
8: Berries
9: Cherries
10: Peaches
11: Other Fruit Variety
Canned Jam:
12: Blackberry
13: Black Raspberry
14: Red Raspberry
15: Cherry
16: Peach
17: Any Other Variety
Canned Jelly:
18: Apple
19: Cherry
20: Grape
21: Blackberry
22: Black Raspberry
23: Strawberry
25: Any Other Variety
Only one entry per class per person is permitted. Entry must have been grown and canned in 2025 or 2026. Each entry must be labeled with its contents and the date it was canned. Each entry will be visually inspected only.
needle arts & fashion
Departments 500 & 501
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Hand Sewn Baby Quilt
2: Hand-Sewn Standard Quilt
3: Patriotic Hand-Sewn Quilt
4: Machine-Sewn Baby Quilt
5: Machine-Sewn Standard Quilt
6: Patriotic Machine-Sewn Quilt
7: Crocheted Baby Blanket
8: Crocheted Stuffed Animal
9: Machine-Sewn Garment
10: Knitting
11: Cross Stitch
12: Needlepoint
Only one entry per class per person is permitted. Entries cannot have been exhibited previously at the Warren County Fair and must have been completed since last year's fair. Your name must be securely attached somewhere on your entry for identification/ownership purposes. When you submit your exhibit, you will receive a receipt. No items will be given out on Sunday, July 26th without a receipt proving ownership. (If you want someone else to pick up your item, you must give them your receipt.)
Fresh Eggs
Departments 250 & 251
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Hen, White
2: Hen, Brown
3: Hen, All Other Colors
4: Other Poultry
Only one entry permitted per class per person. Each entry consists of six eggs of uniform color, shape and quality, displayed in a clean, plain carton (foam or cardboard) provided by the exhibitor. Do not wash or otherwise remove the natural bloom; use light sandpaper or damp cloth only if necessary.
creative arts - photography
Departments 520 & 521
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Portrait (head & shoulder or full length of person(s) posed or informal, but not candid)
2: Nature/scenic (i.e., landscapes, water, sunsets, flowers/plants, etc.)
3: Animals/Insects (i.e., any non-human living creature; pets, animals, fish, birds, insects, etc.)
4: Human Interest (candid, people interacting, action shots, events, storytelling, etc.)
5: Patriotic (ex: US flag, fireworks, Independence Day parade, etc.)
Only one entry per class per person is permitted. Entries cannot have been exhibited previously at the Warren County Fair and photographs must have been taken since last year's fair. Your name and the class being entered must be securely attached to the back of your photo for identification/ownership purposes. This competition is open to amateur photographers only.
Baked Goods -
bread & rolls
Departments 400 & 401
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Quick Breads
2: Yeast Breads
3: Sourdough Bread
4: Cookies
5: Patriotic Cookies
6: Cake
7: Patriotic Cake
8: Frosted Cupcakes
9: Patriotic Frosted Cupcakes
10: Brownies
11: Pies
12: Cobblers
Only one entry per class per person is permitted. Each entry must be labeled with the type of baked good. Entries must be in/on a disposable container with a clear cover. Your name must be written on the underside of the disposable container for identification/ownership purposes.
fine arts -
paintings, drawings & artwork
Departments 550 & 551
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Painting – People and/or animals
2: Painting - Nature and/or scenic
3: Painting - Patriotic
4: Drawing - People and/or animals
5: Drawing - Nature and/or scenic
6: Drawing- Patriotic
7: All other artwork (Must be less than 18" in all dimensions and must be self- supporting.)
Only one entry per class per person is permitted. Entries cannot have been exhibited previously at the Warren County Fair and your entry must have been completed since last year's fair. Your name and class being entered must be securely attached to the back or bottom of your artwork for identification/ownership purposes. This competition is open to non-professional artists only.
bee products
Departments 450 & 451
Classes
Adult and Youth
1: Extracted Honey: Light Honey - 3 full one-pound containers (standard glass jar)
2: Extracted Honey: Light Amber Honey - 3 full one-pound containers (standard glass jar)
3: Frame of Honey – any size frame permitted.
4: Beeswax Product – one piece, any product (candle, shapes, etc.)
Only one entry per class per person is permitted. Each entry should be labeled with the type of honey, if known (ex: clover, wildflower)
floriculture
Departments 700 & 701
Classes
Adult and Youth
Specimen Flowers & Foliage
1: Zinnia - One stem, up to two blooms, any color, any variety, disbudded, at least two sets of leaves
2: Marigold (Targetes erecta) - One bloom, disbudded.
3: Coneflower (Echinacea) - Any color, single flower, one bloom.
4: Rose - Any color, one bloom, disbudded.
5: Dahlia - One bloom, any color, disbudded, foliage attached.
6: Celosia-Plume or Crested form
7: Coleus-One stem, multiple leaves
8: Caladium-One stem
9: Hosta - One leaf, any color, less than 6" at widest width.
10: Hosta - One leaf, any color, more than 6" at widest width.
11: Any other flower or foliage specimen not listed above.
Potted Plants
12: Foliage Potted Plants
13: Flowering Potted Plant
14: Hanging Basket
15: Patriotic Hanging Basket
Amateur Floral Design
16: Traditional Floral Design
17: Patriotic Floral Design
Amateur Market Bouquet Design
18: Small Market Bouquet (10-24 stems)
19: Small Patriotic Bouquet (10-24 stems)
20: Large Market Bouquet (25-30 stems)
21: Large Patriotic Market Bouquet (25-30 stems)
Only one entry per class per person is permitted.