Colorado State Fair entries now open

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Colorado State Fair is calling all artisans to enter its General Entry, Fine Arts, and Special contests.

The competitions are an opportunity for Coloradans who are artists, photographers, winemakers, inventors, gardeners, and many others to showcase their hobbies and talents. The competitions are open to both hobby and professional creators.

Most online deadlines are Wednesday, July 17. To check specific deadlines, individuals may check at General Entry , Fine Arts , and Special contests websites.

Artists may even submit art for the Commemorative Poster Competition. The top three posters will be displayed at the 2025 Colorado State Fair . The winning poster will receive $1,500 in prize money and $500 for the State Fair’s purchase of the artwork, which might be used to promote the 2025 State Fair.

The Fine Arts competition is one of the longest-running contests at the fair. It has eight categories, including 2D and 3D art. This year, any art created by generative artificial intelligence will be judged under the Digital Art category, and any use of AI software will need to be explicitly stated.

Individuals can also compete under 12 different pantry divisions to earn the title of “Royalty of the Kitchen” or “Youth Kitchen Royalty” for those who are under nine years old. Pantry competitions include cakes, candy, canned fruit or vegetables, yeast or quick breads, pickles, preserves, pies, and more. The fair also hosts hobby wine, commercial wine, craft beer, and homebrew competitions.

Farm and Garde divisions include produce, fruit, herbs, field crops, and baled hay. The fair even hosts “Nature’s Oddities,” such as Most Misshapen Fruit or Oddest Vegetable.

Special contest categories range from Funniest Pet Photo to a Pet Rock Competition.

Those interested may submit creations and fees online. The general entry office is open in person from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Monday, June 10 to Wednesday, July 17 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.

The fair will start Friday, Aug. 23, and last until Monday, Sept. 2.

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