Contests
Join the Fun & Compete at the Placer County Fair!
Show off your skills, creativity, and community spirit at this year’s Placer County Fair contests! Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor or a returning blue-ribbon contender, your entry helps keep the fair’s 87-year tradition of friendly competition alive. Judging takes place throughout the week, and winners will be recognized across multiple divisions — with ribbons, prizes, and plenty of local pride on the line.
Enter today and be part of what makes the Placer County Fair in Roseville so special — a celebration of community, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Still Exhibit Sponsor
Community Stage Sponsor
Rib Cook-Off Sponsor
Still Exhibits
The Still Exhibits Contest celebrates the incredible talent, imagination, and craftsmanship found throughout Placer County. From handmade quilts and home-baked treats to photography, fine arts, crafts, gardening, and more, this is your chance to share what you create—and maybe take home a ribbon.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a weekend hobbyist, a young maker just getting started, or someone who simply loves to create, the Still Exhibits Contest welcomes entries from all ages and experience levels. Every piece tells a story, and together, these exhibits highlight the creative spirit our community is known for.
Scholarship Pageant
Celebrate leadership, character, and community pride at the Placer County Fair Scholarship Pageant. Local youth compete for scholarship opportunities while representing the values and heritage that define our fair. Contestants participate in interviews, presentations, and community engagement — culminating in the crowning of this year’s Fair Ambassador.
It’s a meaningful tradition that honors student excellence and invests in the next generation of Placer County leaders.
Rib Cook-Off
Follow the smell of smoky goodness to the annual Rib Cook-Off, where local grillmasters and backyard BBQ pros go head-to-head for bragging rights and the title of Best Ribs in Placer County.
Taste the entries, cheer on your favorites, and cast your vote in the
People’s Choice category. It’s one of the fair’s most mouthwatering traditions — and you won’t want to miss a bite.
Innovation Challenge
Got an idea that could make everyday life easier, safer, or more efficient? Bring it to life at the Placer County Fair!
We’re inviting innovators of all ages to design and showcase original inventions that solve real-world problems. Whether it’s a simple fix or a big breakthrough, this is your chance to share your creativity with thousands of fairgoers.
Step into the spotlight, inspire your community, and turn your idea into something everyone can experience.
