Creative Arts

Items are judged and on display for the duration of the fair in the AEL Round Building and Modern Living Mall. Ribbons are awarded from first place to sixth place, along with Best of Show ribbons in each division. Premium money is also awarded: $6 for 1st place, $5 for 2nd place, and $4 for 3rd place. There is no entry fee!
2023 Creative Arts Fair Calendar Dates:
Thursday, August 30, 5:00 pm - Paper entry deadline, must be in office at this time.
Thursday, August 30, 11:59 pm - Last opportunity to enter online
Tuesday, September 5 - Entries accepted from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, even if you didn't pre-enter! Please check your division's rule sheet for drop-off times. Entries accepted in the AEL Round Building or the Modern Living Mall.
Wednesday, September 6 - Judging begins at 9:30 am
Saturday, September 9 - Agriculture and Horticulture entries accepted from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Youth Perishable entries accepted from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Educational Exhibits accepted by noon
Monday, September 11 - Adult Cake entries accepted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, September 12 - Adult Candy entries accepted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, September 13 - Adult Bread entries accepted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, September 14 - Adult Pie entries accepted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday, September 15 - Adult Cookie entries accepted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, September 16 - LAST DAY TO VISIT THE FAIR!
Monday, September 18 - Pick up exhibits

AEL Round Building Hours:

Thursday, September 7^th – Closed

Friday, September 8^th – 2 pm – 9 pm

Saturday, September 9^th – 12 pm – 9 pm

Sunday, September 10^th – 1 pm – 9 pm

Monday, September 11^th – 2 pm – 9 pm

Tuesday, September 12^th – 2 pm – 9 pm

Wednesday, September 13^th – 9 pm – 9 pm

Thursday, September 14^th – 2 pm – 9 pm

Friday, September 15^th – 2 pm – 9 pm

Saturday, September 16^th – 11 am – 9 pm

Modern Living Mall Hours:

Thursday, September 7^th – Closed

Friday, September 8^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Saturday, September 9^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Sunday, September 10^th – 1 pm – 8 pm

Monday, September 11^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Tuesday, September 12^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Wednesday, September 13^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Thursday, September 14^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Friday, September 15^th – 9 am – 8 pm

Saturday, September 16^th – 9 am – 8 pm