Baker County Fairgrounds, Conference, & Event Center

The mission of the Baker County Fairboard is to manage, maintain and promote the Baker County Fair Grounds for the benefit of its citizens.

Open Class

Open Class Exhibits

We encourage anyone and everyone to enter our Fair. Your entries are important since they showcase the talent we have here in Baker County! The following is a basic guideline for your information. If you have any questions, please call the Fair Office 541-523-7881.

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Click Here for Poster & Premium Book Cover Contest Entry Form!

A colorful promotional flyer for the 2026 Baker County Fair Poster & Cover Contest. The top reads ‘Call for Artists!’ with details about submitting artwork, a May 1st deadline, and a $50 prize for each winner. The flyer displays several sample fair posters featuring farm animals, landscapes, and fair themes. The Baker County Fairgrounds logo and the slogan ‘Blue Jeans & American Dreams’ appear at the bottom

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

The rules specific for each department are found in each respective department entry book. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to be familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. CLICK HERE (PDF) to read rules.

ALL OPEN CLASS HOME ARTS EXHIBITS
Check-in: Sunday, August 2nd, 1:00pm – 6:00pm and

Flowers & Horticulture Only on Monday, August 3rd, 8:00am – 11:00am.

  • (FLOWER & HORTICULTURE EXHIBITS ON MONDAY ONLY)

Check-out: Monday, August 10th, 8:00am – 5:00pm

NO EARLY RELEASES. Exhibits not claimed by Mon. at 5:00pm will be available for pick up at the Fair Board Office during regular office hours the week after fair.

  • If items are not picked up by Friday, August 21st, 5:00pm, items will be discarded.

HOW TO ENTER EXHIBITS

Either by pre-registration or in-person entry form. Animal entry form have separate deadlines.

Entries for multiple departments require a separate entry form per department, unless you pre-register. Forms are found within the Competitive Exhibit department below.

VOLUNTEERS

Interested in helping out with Competitive Exhibits at the Baker County Fair? CLICK HERE to learn how you can volunteer.

Open Class Home Arts Exhibits

A vibrant display of award-winning fruits, vegetables, and flowers arranged on tiered black platforms at a fair or agricultural competition. Each item—such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, apples, herbs, sunflowers, and marigolds—is presented in plates or vases and accompanied by colorful ribbons indicating first, second, or third place. The ribbons are labeled with award categories and vary in color, including blue, red, purple, and pink. The overall arrangement is neat and celebratory, showcasing community participation and agricultural excellence.

Horticulture Entries

Enter your favorite blooms, potted plants, or flower arrangements.
“A display of quilts hanging and draped in an exhibition space. The central quilt features a portrait of John Wayne against a western sunset with his name printed below. Above it hangs a patriotic quilt decorated with American flags, tractors, and the 4‑H clover, labeled ‘The Patriots 4‑H Club.’ Surrounding quilts include a multicolored zigzag design on a table in the foreground and another with animal motifs on the right. The scene highlights a variety of quilting styles and themes.

Needlework Entries

Needlework showcases items created from fibers, yarns, and fabrics using techniques such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, stitchery, weaving, rug making, and lace making. It also includes quilting of all kinds, whether done by hand or machine, ranging from large to miniature pieces and from traditional designs to artistic interpretations.
Three jars of preserved food displayed for judging at a fair. A large jar filled with sliced fruit sits beside two smaller jars containing yellow preserves. The large jar and one smaller jar each have a blue first‑place ribbon attached, labeled ‘Open Class First Premium.’ The jars are arranged neatly on a table as part of a food preservation competition.

Foods / Food Preservation Entries

Bring your scrumptious confections and preserves to Baker County Fair. From butters, relishes, jams, pies, and cakes, the entry possibilities are endless!
An indoor arts and crafts exhibit where a child in a cowboy hat looks at a table filled with handmade projects, many decorated with award ribbons. Framed paintings and drawings hang on the wall behind the display, including a prominent painting of a church set against mountains. Above the artwork is a colorful ‘Arts & Crafts’ sign with a flower decoration. The table features various student or community craft projects, such as a diorama labeled ‘Garden,’ all arranged neatly in a fair‑style showcase.

Arts / Crafts Entries

Paintings, computer-generated art, sculptures, and woodworking are just a few of these expressive divisions. A world of creativity awaits.
An indoor exhibition space displaying photographs and artwork on pegboard walls and tables. Many pieces—portraits, landscapes, abstract designs, and framed photo series—are accompanied by blue and purple award ribbons. A black‑and‑white photo set is displayed on an easel, while additional artwork and crafts are arranged neatly on the tables below. The scene highlights a judged art show with numerous first‑place and special‑recognition winners.

Photography Entries

Say Cheese! Enter your favorite photograph. We are sure to have a class for you.

More Information to Come about Open Class Animal Entries.

  • Goat- Must pre-register any animals you plan to enter in the Open Class show by TBA.
    • All animals must be vet checked. Vet checks will be held on Tuesday, August 4, during the same time 4-H/FFA animals arrive:
      • Goats: 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sheep- Must pre-register any animals you plan to enter in the Open Class show by TBA.
    • All animals must be vet checked. Vet checks will be held on Tuesday, August 4, during the same time 4-H/FFA animals arrive:
      • Sheep: 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Small Animals- Must pre-register any animals you plan to enter in the Open Class show by TBA.
    • All animals must be vet checked. Vet checks will be held on Tuesday, August 4, during the same time 4-H/FFA animals arrive:
      • Small Animals: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM