Arizona State Fair Competitive Entries

Arizona State Fair Competitive Entries includes 4-H, ag mechanics, culinary, horticulture, home arts, youth and student arts, fine arts, photography, and A State of Wonder Fine Arts and Photography. Exhibitors enter items such as welding and building projects, jams, jellies, pies, savory recipes, succulents, roses, vegetables, container gardens, single stem flowers, quilts, afghans, wood art, oil paintings, sculpture, wood and glass pieces, and photos.

Programs

• 4-H — 4-H Youth Development highlights the work of youth in Arizona who are active with their local 4-H club. The area highlights various aspects of youth development worked on throughout the year.
• Ag Mechanics — Opportunity to show off welding and building skills, from accessories to widgets and everything in between.
• Culinary — Jams, jellies, pies and savory recipes entered by exhibitors from across Arizona.
• Horticulture — Succulents, roses, vegetables, container gardens or single stem flowers for competition.
• Home Arts — Showcase quilts, afghans, wood art and more in home arts competitions.
• Youth and Student Arts — Students from all four corners of the state display artwork created throughout their school year. All children are welcome to participate in this free program.
• Fine Arts — Revamped Fine Arts Gallery featuring oil painting, sculpture, wood and glass mediums.
• Photography — Exhibit of photos from across Arizona and the world; Arizona photographers compete for Best of Show.
• A State of Wonder Fine Arts and Photography

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

Last updated November 4, 2026.