Humboldt is home to artists and skilled tradespeople, a community built on creativity, craftsmanship, and local pride. The Humboldt County Fair is your chance to showcase your talents—whether you're crafting, cooking, growing, sculpting, or breeding! Take pride in your work and share your passion in our Exhibit Halls, where the community gathers to celebrate skill and dedication. Entering the Fair is easy, and winning a ribbon is a bragging right in itself! Plus, local businesses sponsor Special Awards, offering extra prizes to honor outstanding craftsmanship. Check back soon for entry details and key dates—don’t miss your chance to join the fun. We can’t wait to see you at the 2025 Humboldt County Fair!
Dates to Remember:
June 16, 2025: Submission deadline for all Market Animal exhibit entries
July 14, 2025: Submission deadline for all Homes Arts, Fine Arts, and non-market Livestock exhibit entries
August 1 & 2, 2025: Quilts for Division 240 intake dates from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Belotti Hall
August 1 & 2, 2025: Fine Arts Exhibits intake date from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fine Arts Building
August 8 & 9, 2025: Home Arts Exhibits intake date from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fine Arts Building
August 4, 2025: Submission deadline for all Floriculture and Horticulture exhibit entries
August 14, 2025: Floriculture and Horticulture intake date for Potted Plants Division INSERT and Scarecrows Division INSERT
August 19, 2025: Youth Livestock Weigh-In Day
August 19, 2025: 6:00 pm BBQ Dinner with Dessert Auction at Friendship Square for Livestock Exhibitors and their families
Intake dates vary by department so please review your division's page in the Exhibitor Guidebook for further information regarding when and what is expected of our Exhibitors.
All Livestock "Dates to Remember" are on the Livestock Exhibitor Page ( here )
ALL EXHIBIT ENTRIES ARE SUBMITTED THROUGH SHOWORKS.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN ONLINE ENTRY SUBMISSION
All Exhibitors are expected to follow all rules and guidelines for their respective department and division. Questions regarding entry submission should be submitted before the deadlines listed above for your exhibits in order to ensure your entry is processed correctly. Questions can be submitted by email to entries@humboldtcountyfair.org, in person at the Fair Business Office during business hours, by phone at 707-786-9511, or via email at frontdesk@humboldtcountyfair.org. We look forward to seeing you at the 129th Annual Humboldt County Fair!
Exhibitor Guidebook
(Full Book Here)
Rules, Guidelines, FAQs, and General Information for all exhibitors can be found here. Documents pertaining to Livestock entries only may click HERE for all their additional information and documentation.
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2025 State Rules for California Fairs (SRCF)
Issued by the California Department of Food & Agriculture, Fairs & Expositions Branch, the SRCF serves as the foundation for all fair regulations and takes precedence over any Humboldt County Fair local rules. While some SRCF rules may not be restated in the local rules, they remain fully in effect and must be followed for all entries. Please review the SRCF to ensure your entries comply with all applicable requirements. -
2025 Humboldt County Fair Introduction and FAQ
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Open Floriculture and Horticulture Department Additional Rules and Definitions
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Livestock Department documentation
Click Here Special Awards by Department as Confirmed by our Community Partners!
Open Fine Arts
Open Floriculture and Horticulture
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Floriculture Rules
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Open Floriculture Sweepstakes
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Open Cut Flower Sweepstakes
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Displays
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Container Grown
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First Show
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Second Show
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Third Show
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Horticulture Sweepstakes
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Horticulture
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Scarecrows
Open Home Arts
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Baked Foods
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Barn Quilts
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Collections
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Crafts
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Crocheting
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Decorated Potato
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Decorative Painting
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Exhibitor of the Year
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Feature Exhibit
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Fleece Show & Sale
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Handcrafted Natural Fibers
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Hand Spun Yarn
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Home Art Sweepstakes
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Knitting
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Miniature Art
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Needle
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Needle, Fine-Threaded
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Preserved Foods
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Quilts
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Rugs
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Sewn Items
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Special Divisions
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Spinning Contest
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Table Setting ( limited capacity )
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Woodworking
Open Livestock
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Cattle, Beef
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Cattle, Dairy Grade
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Cattle, Dairy Registered
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Goats, Boer
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Goats, Dairy
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Poultry
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Rabbits & Cavy
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Sheep, Registered & Commercial
Youth Fine Arts:
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Fine Art
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Photography
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Poetry
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Photography
Youth Floriculture and Horticulture
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Floriculture
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Horticulture
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Scarecrows
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Jim Gupton Auction
Youth Home Arts
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Baked Foods
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Preserved Foods
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Clothing
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Collections
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Decorated Potato
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Exhibitor of the Year
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Feature Exhibit
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Handcrafts & Needle
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Miniature Art
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Table Setting ( limited capacity )
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Woodworking
Youth Livestock
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Cattle, Market Beef
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Cattle, Commercial Beef
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Cattle, Beef Showmanship
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Cattle, Dairy Grade
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Cattle, Dairy Heifer Replacement Sale
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Cattle, Dairy Showmanship
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Clean Alley
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Goats, Boer Breeding
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Goats, Boer Showmanship
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Goats, Dairy
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Goat, Dairy Showmanship
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Goat, Market
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Goat, Pygmy & Pet
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Goat, Pygmy Showmanship
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Livestock Lead Contest
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PeeWee Showmanship
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Poultry
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Poultry, Meat
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Poultry, Showmanship
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Rabbits & Cavy
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Rabbits, Meat
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Rabbits & Cavy, Showmanship
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Round Robin, Large Animal
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Round Robin, Small Animal
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Sheep, Registered & Commercial
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Sheep, Market
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Sheep, Showmanship
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Swine, Breeding
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Swine, Market
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Swine, Showmanship
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Tractor Driving Contest