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2023 AV Fair & Alfalfa Festival: Sept 22-Oct 1
Scroll down for rules, exhibitor guide, and to enter!
Deadline to Enter Extended → Monday, Sept. 4!

Unleash Your Creativity: Showcase your artistic flair, craftsmanship, and imaginative talent in various categories, including crafts, baking, quilts, floral arrangements, and much more. Let your skills take center stage and inspire fair attendees with your awe-inspiring creations.
Exhibitor Rules:
Competition Deadlines:
- Home Arts – Extended → Monday, Sept. 4th (9/4)!
- Farm & Garden – Extended → Monday, Sept. 4th (9/4)!
Open Show Deadlines:
- Open Poultry Show –Â September 20th (9/20)
- Open Rabbit Show –Â September 20th (9/20)
- Junior Dog Show –Â September 20th (9/20)
- Showmanship – September 20th (9/20)
- Desert Premiere Boer Goat Show (Show 1) – September 10th (9/10)
- Desert Premiere Boer Goat Show (Show 2) – September 10th (9/10)
Building Hours:
Fri, 9/22 | 4 pm-11 pm |
Sat, 9/23 & Sun, 9/24 | 2 pm-11 pm |
Mon, 9/25 & Tue, 9/26 | 4 pm-11 pm |
Wed, 9/27 | CLOSED |
Thur, 9/28 & Fri, 9/29 | 4 pm-11 pm |
Sat, 9/30 | 2 pm-11 pm |
Sun, 10/1 | 2 pm-10 pm |
EXHIBITOR ENTRY GUIDE
Click on each category to learn more! Scroll down to enter.
Deadline to Enter Extended → Monday, Sept. 4!
OPEN SHOWS
- Open Poultry Show –Â September 20th (9/20)
- Open Rabbit Show –Â September 20th (9/20)
- Junior Dog Show –Â September 20th (9/20)
- Showmanship – September 20th (9/20)
- Desert Premiere Boer Goat Show (Show 1) – September 10th (9/10)
- Desert Premiere Boer Goat Show (Show 2) – September 10th (9/10)
Antique Glass
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
4-H Home Arts
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
BLING A CONTESTS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
BAKED GOODS & CONFECTIONS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
CANNED AND PRESERVED FOODS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
CERAMICS & POTTERY
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
CLOTHING, NEEDLEWORK, QUILTS, & TEXTILES
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
COLLECTIONS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
DOLLS-PORCELAIN-CLOTH-ORIGINAL & TEDDY BEARS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
Fine Arts
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
GEM & MINERALS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
GRANGE
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
HANDICRAFT
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
MINIATURES
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
Photography
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
Scouts
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
TABLE SETTINGS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
DAILY BAKING & COOKING CHALLENGE
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
BEES & HONEY
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
CLEAN SWEEP BROOM CONTEST
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
FFA - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
FFA HORTICULTURE
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
FLORICULTURE
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
HORTICULTURE
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
OPEN WOOL SHOW
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
SCARECROWS
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
Wheelbarrows/Carts, Mailboxes, Bird & Bat Houses
Entries Close: August 27th, 2023 – 5 p.m.
Competition Entries Are Open!
Calling all home arts enthusiasts and green thumbs! Showcase your talents and join the excitement of this year’s festivities as we celebrate “A Barn Good Time” a this year’s AV Fair & Alfalfa Festival! Select your category and enter at the link below. See you at the Fair!
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