General Entry Information
The Putnam County Fair is a "true"
county fair in that many of our divisions are open to adults or anyone else that is
interested. Below you will find some information on entering open class items at the fair.
Remember, premium money is paid on the first 3 places. This year entry forms and the book
will again be online. Please contact our office (947-2705)
if you need help.
open exhibits form.pdf
open exhibits information.pdf
| Field Crops and
Horticultural Exhibits Entry Times: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6th Judging Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday (no one allowed in the building) Release Time: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10th
This division is open to entries grown in
Missouri. Field crops include corn, soybeans,
small grains, legume and grass seed, and special crops such as popcorn and sunflower
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| Flower Show Exhibits Entry Times:
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.
6th
This division is open to all flower
growers. Ribbons and premium money are awarded
to the first 3 places in each class. |
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| Home Economics
(Fancy Work)
Entry Times: 8:30 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.
6th
This division is open to anyone. Any exhibits formerly winning 1st prize will not be
judged! Ribbons and premium money are awarded to the first 3 places in each
class. All entries left after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday are the responsibility of the
exhibitor! |
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| Home Economics
(Foods)
Entry Times: 8:30 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6th
This division is open to anyone. Ribbons and premium money are awarded to the first 3
places in each class. All entries left after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday are the
responsibility of the exhibitor!!
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| Fine
Arts Show
(Paintings, Drawings & Photography)
Entry Times:
10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6th
This division is open to
surrounding counties in Missouri and Iowa. Ribbons and premium money are awarded to the first 3
places in each class. All entries left after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday are the
responsibility of the exhibitor!!
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Copies of the exact classes are in the
fair book (the book will be the final say)! Fair books will be available around August 1st
at the University Extension Office here in Unionville (or we can mail them to you). The
Farm Crops, Horticulture and Flower exhibits are located in the Lion's Building (red,
white, and blue building) while the Home Economics classes are in the 4-H Building next
door to it.
Don't forget that
everyone needs a ticket in order to get into the fair, including those that are
entering exhibits. E-mail us at putnamco@missouri.edu
if you'd like us to send you a fair book or have any further questions about these open
divisions.