Dept. 16 Creative Arts Youth 17 and under

Department T Creative Arts-Kids & Youth-17 & Under

Department 16: Creative Arts Youth 17 and Under


Entries on-line open May 5.


All registration is online. Pre-Register deadline is Thursday August 6th, 2026.
Registration can occur on entry day, but Pre-Registration is encouraged to avoid lines.
http://MowerCountyFair.fairentry.com or scan the QR Code.

Entry Days: Friday August 7th, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday August 8th, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday August 9th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


Release: NO EARLY RELEASE. Sunday August 16th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. or Monday August 17th 9:00a.m-12:00p.m.

General Rules: PLEASE READ- REVISED
  1. Items must have been made or finished within the past 12 months and must be the work of the exhibitor and never exhibited at the Mower County Fair before.
  2. Only one entry per class is accepted unless otherwise noted. Duplicate entries under lot “any other” will not be accepted unless items are fundamentally different. Superintendents will make decisions when two similar items are brought in for entry by a single exhibitor.
  3. Superintendent will attempt to ensure items are entered in correct divisions and classes. If you are unsure where to enter your item please ask.
  4. Judges decisions are final and based on their opinion of each individual entry’s worthiness. Judges are not required to award Grand and Reserve Champion ribbons.
  5. All possible care will be taken to prevent damage or losses, but in no case will the Fair management be responsible for injury or loss.
  6. No premiums will be awarded to contest entries
  7. Unless otherwise noted all exhibits will be judged on the following criteria:
      • General Appearance 50%
      • Materials used 25%
      • Workmanship 25%
BUILDING HOURS
Entry Day - Friday August 7th, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Entry Days: Saturday August 8th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday August 9th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday – Closed
Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday thru Saturday- 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday August 16th - 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Release time Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.



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