Fair entry deadlines
Entering something to be judged — a photograph, a pie, a quilt, an animal — is a different thing from renting a booth, and it closes on a different schedule. Entries usually cost a dollar or two and close a few weeks before the fair, through a specific department.
This page lists every exhibitor and competition entry route we know about, across all fairs, sorted by when entries close.
Open now(66)
Sorted by the date entries close — soonest first.
Draft Horse Farm Day
Closes Sep 4, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Draft Horse Show
Closes Sep 4, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Beef & Dairy Cattle
Closes Sep 6, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/7"; recorded conservatively as closing 9/6. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 10 AM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Crafts Exhibit
Closes Sep 7, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Fine Arts Division — Amateur & Professional
Closes Sep 7, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Canning Exhibit
Closes Sep 8, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Vegetables Display & Autumn Yard Display
Closes Sep 10, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Thurs. 9/10. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 2 PM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →General entries
Closes Sep 10, 2026
Deerfield Fair 2026Deerfield, NH
Verbatim from the fair's Form Downloads page, re-verified 2026-09-01: "Entry forms are due by September 10th." The fair publishes ONE fair-wide entry deadline covering all departments rather than per-department dates. Online entry for open classes (NOT 4-H): https://deerfieldfairnh.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23657 · all entry forms PDF: https://deerfieldfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-All-Entry-Forms.pdf · 4-H registers through UNH Extension, not FairEntry: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/10/4-h-deerfield-fair-2026
Enter or view rules →Grange Exhibit
Closes Sep 11, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Photography — Division 4 (Digital)
Closes Sep 11, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Fri. 9/11. Delivery Fri. 9/11, by email. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Art
Closes Sep 12, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Sat. 9/12. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Canning
Closes Sep 12, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Sat. 9/12. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Crafts & Collections
Closes Sep 12, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Sat. 9/12. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Needlework
Closes Sep 12, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Sat. 9/12. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Winemaking
Closes Sep 13, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Photography — Divisions 1-3
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Tiny Tykes Crafts
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Tiny Tykes Vegetables & Flowers
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Tiny Tykes Baking
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Youth Crafts & Special Interest
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Youth Photography
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Youth Vegetables & Flowers
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Youth Baking & Canning
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Junior Crafts
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Junior Photography
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Junior Vegetables & Flowers
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Junior Baking & Canning
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Group Crafts & Other
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Group Baking & Canning
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →State Junior Baking Contest (Ages 7-15)
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →State Junior Quilt Contest (Ages 7-17)
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Sat. 9/19, 10 AM-4 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →King Arthur Baking Contest (Ages 7-17)
Closes Sep 14, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Mon. 9/14. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 12:30 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Open Sheep Show
Closes Sep 15, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Fiber
Closes Sep 15, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Tues. 9/15. Delivery Sun. 9/20, 2 PM-6 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Fruits
Closes Sep 15, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Tues. 9/15. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 2 PM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Vegetables
Closes Sep 15, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Tues. 9/15. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 2 PM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Garden of The Giants
Closes Sep 16, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Wed. 9/16. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 2 PM-5 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Baking
Closes Sep 16, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Wed. 9/16. Delivery Tues. 9/22, 2 PM-8 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Closes Sep 18, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Junior Fruit, Vegetable & Decorative
Closes Sep 18, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Flowers
Closes Sep 18, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Fri. 9/18. Delivery Wed. 9/23, 3 PM-8 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Rabbit & Cavy
Closes Sep 22, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Rabbit & Cavy does not use FairEntry. The fair's exhibitor handbook publishes one route for this department: "Online Entry: https://ecrcba.org/fairshow" (East Coast Rabbit Breeders Association). Entry deadline September 22nd, 2026 per the fair's 2026 General Information handbook, "DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEADLINES". ⚠️ As of 2026-09-01 the ECRCBA page still displays its 2025 Topsfield show listing and publishes no 2026 closing date of its own — confirm with the fair or ECRCBA before mailing entries. Fair's handbook: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/
Enter or view rules →Christmas Trees
Closes Sep 22, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Tues. 9/22. Delivery Wed. 9/23, Noon-8 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Christmas Wreaths
Closes Sep 22, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline Tues. 9/22. Delivery Wed. 9/23, Noon-8 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Beekeeping & Honey Show
Closes Sep 23, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →4-H and Open Youth Horse Show
Closes Sep 25, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Open Poultry Exhibition
Closes Sep 25, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Vegetables Exhibit
Closes Sep 25, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Youth Poultry Exhibition
Closes Sep 25, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Flower Show
Closes Sep 28, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Beekeeping & Honey Show — Division 4
Closes Sep 29, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Christmas Tree Exhibit
Closes Oct 1, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Foods — Weekend Contests
Closes Oct 1, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Fruit Exhibit
Closes Oct 1, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Horse & Oxen Pulling Contest
Closes Oct 1, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Open Sheep Show — Yarn Show
Closes Oct 1, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →4-H and Youth Dairy Goat Show
Closes Oct 2, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Junior King & Queen Pageant
Closes Oct 2, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Cattle
Closes Oct 3, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Foods — Fall Harvest Baked Sweet Treat Contest
Closes Oct 4, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →ADGA Open Senior & Junior Doe Shows
Closes Oct 5, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Foods — King Arthur Baking Company Contest
Closes Oct 6, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Foods — Apple Pie Contest
Closes Oct 7, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Foods — Parent & Child Cookie Contest
Closes Oct 8, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Mrs. Essex County Pageant
Closes Oct 8, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Stock Farm Tractor Pull
Closes Oct 9, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →
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These fairs publish an entry route but no closing date. Most are still open — check the fair's own page or contact the department.
Dept 1: Handicrafts
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 2: Designer Craftsman
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 4: Fine Arts
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 5: Canning
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 6: Foods
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 7: Fair time Fun
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 8: Fair Theme — Unexpect Everything!
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 9: Celebrating 250 years!
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 10: Un Finished Objects (UFOs)
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Christmas Tree & Wreath
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Giant Pumpkin & Squash
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Decorated Pumpkin
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Produce Display
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Gourd
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
Open for 2026 per the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01. The fair publishes no entry deadline for this department — the "2026 Department Deadlines" PDF it links returned 404 on 2026-09-01 — so no closing date is shown here rather than a guessed one. Check the entry portal for your department's deadline.
Enter or view rules →Dept 3: Photography
Date not published
The Big E 2026 (Eastern States Exposition)West Springfield, MA
CLOSED for 2026. Verbatim from the fair's Competitive Exhibits page, re-verified 2026-09-01: "Enter online - CLOSED FOR 2026." This is the only one of the fair's competition departments carrying a closed marker; the other fourteen are still accepting entries.
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Recently closed(8)
Closed within the last 30 days — kept here so you can find the department and enter next year.
Goats
Closed Aug 31, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/1"; recorded conservatively as closing 8/31. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 10 AM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Swine
Closed Aug 31, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/1"; recorded conservatively as closing 8/31. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 1 PM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Poultry
Closed Aug 31, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/1"; recorded conservatively as closing 8/31. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 2 PM-8 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Rabbits
Closed Aug 31, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/1"; recorded conservatively as closing 8/31. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 2 PM-7 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Sheep
Closed Aug 31, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/1"; recorded conservatively as closing 8/31. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 10 AM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →Llamas
Closed Aug 31, 2026
Durham Fair 2026Durham, CT
Entry deadline published verbatim as "Postmarked after 7/31 and before 9/1"; recorded conservatively as closing 8/31. Delivery Thurs. 9/24, 10 AM-9 PM. Source: the fair's Exhibitor Deadlines page, re-verified 2026-09-01.
Enter or view rules →4-H Club Exhibits and Contests
Closed Aug 29, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
Deadline published by the fair in its 2026 General Information handbook ("Department Entry Deadlines"); re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/ — online entry carries a $3.00 per-exhibitor convenience fee, mailed entry none.
Enter or view rules →Farm Photography Contest
Closed Aug 28, 2026
Topsfield Fair 2026Topsfield, MA
CLOSED for 2026 — entries closed August 28th, 2026. Verbatim from the fair's own 2026 General Information handbook, "DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEADLINES": "Farm Photography Contest: August 28th, 2026"; re-verified 2026-09-01. Department rules and paper entry forms: https://www.topsfieldfair.org/about/exhibitor-handbook/
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Deadlines are recorded from each fair's own published entry information. Always confirm on the fair's site before entering — departments occasionally extend or move a closing date without announcing it.