Be A Competitor

2026 Competition Results

Open Class Non-Livestock Entries

2026 Competition Results Available!

Showcase your talents at the Clay County Fair through Open Class Non-Livestock Competitions. From photography and fine arts to baking, field & garden, and more — exhibitors of all ages are invited to participate.

For questions, please contact the Competition Department at competition@claycountyfair.com or 712.580.3000 ext. 219.

Exhibitor Handbooks

2027 Exhibitor Handbooks will be available in May 2027!

Homemade Pickled Vegetables in Jars Ready to Eat

Canned Goods & Honey Products

Paint brushes on artist canvas covered with oil paints

Creative Arts

organic vegetables and fruits,

Fields & Gardens

single flower full blossomed

Floriculture

Line of wine bottles. Close-up.

Home Wine & Craft Beer

Bread, traditional sourdough bread cut into slices on a rustic wooden background. Concept of traditional leavened bread baking methods. Healthy food.

Oven Products

Close up of vintage photographic prints, film camera and on a rustic wooden table.

Photography