Competitions, Contests & Shows

Listed on this page are all of the competitive exhibits and shows available for the 2026 Fair.

How To Enter:

All Applications Are Now Online

• Choose the competitive exhibit or show that you are interested in.
• Read the rules before you register
• Click on the 'Apply' button to register for the show- This will take you to showman to finish registering.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Steer & Swine ONLY August-September 6, 2025
• All market animals are part of the project's termination process and will go to slaughter (no exceptions).
• Entries and Rules open for all other contest and shows in November 2025 and will close March 2026.
• *NEW* All Swine Participants are required to complete a ethics course. Please see rules for more information

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Listed below are all of the competitive exhibits and shows available for the 2026 Clay County Fair.

Click 'Rules' on the show or exhibit you are interested in to learn more. Once you're done reading the rules and would like to enter into that show - click 'Apply'.

For questions please contact the Fair Office (904) 284-1615

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Dates & Deadlines:

Swine Final Weigh-in/ Record Books and $75 Fee | April 1, 2026

Swine Mandatory Parent / Exhibitor Meeting (Bleachers by the Show Ring) : April 2, 2026 | 6PM

Swine Record Book Turn In | April 2, 2026 | 2PM - 7PM

Swine Show: April 4, 2026 | 6PM

Swine Pick up exhibitor # / graded record book | April 5, 2026

Steer Final Weigh-in / Mandatory Meeting (Parents & Exhibitor): April 6, 2026 | 2:30PM
Steer Record Books Due: April 6, 2026 | During Mandatory Meeting
Steer Show: April 8, 2026 | 7PM
Steer Auction: April 10, 2026 | 6PM

Swine Auction: April 10, 2026 | 630PM

Swine Final Record Book Turn In: May 1, 2026 | Before 4PM

Swine & Steer Buyer Plaque Pick-Up : AFTER May 26, 2026

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Haybale Decorating

Rules

APPLY

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Poultry Pals Show & Buddies

*NOW FULL FOR 2026

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Highschool Night of Competition

RULES

Sign-Up!

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Unlimited Opportunities Goat Show & Buddies

*NOW FULL FOR 2026*

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Pageants

Miss Clay County Fair is now CLOSED.

Little's Natural Clay County

Register Here!

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4-H/ FFA/ YLPA Shows

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4H / FFA/ YLPA STEER SHOW

Signups for this show are now CLOSED.

RULES

RECORD BOOK

MULTI-BUYER FORM

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4H / FFA/ YLPA SWINE SHOW

Signups for this show are now CLOSED.

RULES

RECORD BOOK

MULTI-BUYER FORM

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4H / FFA/ YLPA

HORTICULTURE ID & JUDGING

RULES

*REGISTER ONSITE only*

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4H/FFA/YLPA Tractor Driving Contest

RULES

APPLY

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4-H PROJECTS EXHIBITS

APPLY

RULES

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Open Shows

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OPEN EGG DECORATING CONTEST

*this has been merged with home arts*

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OPEN FAIR THEME CONTEST

*this has been merged with home arts*

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FUN FISH SHOW (OPEN)

*REGISTER ONSITE only*

RULES

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OPEN EGG SHOW

RULES

APPLY

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GOAT FITTING & GROOMING (YOUTH)

RULES

APPLY

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HOBBY HORSE FUN RUN SHOW (Adult & Youth)

RULES

APPLY

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TAILGATING / GRILLING CONTEST (YOUTH)

RULES

*This is now full for 2026.*

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WHIP POPPING CONTEST (YOUTH)

RULES

*REGISTER ONSITE only*

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BARN QUILT CONTEST

*New for 2026*

RULES

Apply

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