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Fair Food Contests

Join in one of these fun food contests and see how your
culinary creations measure up!


FEATURED CONTESTS:

For a complete list of food-related contests, download the Home Arts premium book.

  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship Details: View

    Come participate in this tasty chocolate championship and bring your most decadent chocolate recipe for a delightful Bite-Size Dessert or treat, using Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips. Bring your creating to the Home Arts Department on the 2nd floor of the Pavilion between 5 pm and 7 pm on Mon, Sept. 9 to enter. Judging begins at 7:30 pm. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Online preregistration due by Sept. 8.

    Date Time My Fair Planner
    Monday, September 97:30 pmAdd
  • The Great American Spam Championship Details: View

    Join us for the Great American SPAM Championship contest on Wed, Sept. 11 at 10 am. Enter your most Spectacular Spam Sandwich, from a simple grilled cheese to a sensational masterpiece. To participate, you must pre-register online by Sept. 9. Two categories: Adults (18+) and Kid Chefs (7-17).

    Date Time My Fair Planner
    Wednesday, September 111:00 pmAdd
  • Salsa Showdown Details: View

    This contest is sure to be hot! Bring your taste-bud-tingling, healthful, easy to prepare, intensely flavored mixture of vegetables or fruits, herbs and spices to the Home Arts Department in the 2nd floor of the Pavilion between 5 pm and 7 pm on Thu, Sept. 12. Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Our panel of celebrated judges will begin tasting at 7:30 pm. See if your salsa sensation can take the heat! To participate, you must preregister online by Sept. 11.

    Date Time My Fair Planner
    Thursday, September 127:30 pmAdd
  • C&H Parent-Child Decorated Cookie Contest Details: View

    Kids, grab your mom or dad, roll up your sleeves and get baking! Come up with your best decorated cookie using C&H sugar and bring it the Home Arts Department on the 2nd floor of the Pavilion between 10 am and noon on Friday, Sept. 13 to enter. Judging begins at 1 pm. To participate, you must pre-register online by Sept. 11.

    Date Time Event InfoMy Fair Planner
    Friday, September 131:00 pmJudgingAdd
  • Washington State Fair Berry Pie Contest Details: View

    Bake your Berry Pie bring it the Home Arts Department on the 2nd floor of the Pavilion between 10 am and noon on Mon, Sept. 16 to enter. Judging begins at 1 pm. To participate, you must pre-register online by Sept. 14. Participants must be at least 16 years old.

    Date Time Event InfoMy Fair Planner
    Monday, September 161:00 pmJudgingAdd
  • The Original Famous Fair Scone Contest Details: View

    Join is this favorite Fair tradition and bake your version of a scone using “The Original Famous Fair Scone and Shortcake Mix” as part of your recipe. Each winner receives a ribbon and a gift basket. Pre-register online by Sept 16 to enter. Bring your scones to the Home Arts Department in the 2nd floor of the Pavilion between 10 am and noon on Wed, Sept. 18 to enter. Judging begins at 1 pm. Participants must be at least 16 years old.

    Date Time Event InfoMy Fair Planner
    Wednesday, September 181:00 pmJudgingAdd
  • Washington State Fair's Best Jam & Jelly Contest Details: View

    Create your tastiest jam and jellies and bring them to the Home Arts Department on the 2nd floor of the Pavilion between 10 am and noon on Fri, Sept. 20 to enter. Judging begins at 1 pm. Participants must be at least 16 years old. To participate, you must pre-register online by Sept. 18.

    Date Time My Fair Planner
    Friday, September 201:00 pmAdd
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