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Frequently Asked Questions - Open Class Departments

Who can enter exhibits?
Residents of Nez Perce, Lewis, Latah, Idaho, Clearwater, Asotin and Whitman Counties.
What does it cost to enter?
There is no charge to enter.
How do I enter?
You can enter your items online and skip having to order labels or fill out entry tags. You'll use a series of drop-down menus to enter your items and your tags will be available (fully filled out for you!) at the time of entry delivery. The link, along with step by step instructions is here. Online entries will be available until midnight on Friday, September 6.

Or: You will fill out an entry tag, the use of labels is preferred, when you bring your exhibit in on Entry Day at the fairgrounds.
Where to I get an Entry Tag?

Entry Tags are available at the fair office, Monday through Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM. Entry tags are also available in the departments you enter in on entry day.

IF YOU ENTER ONLINE, YOUR ENTRY TAG WILL BE PRE-PRINTED AND READY FOR YOU AT DELIVERY.

When do I bring my entry? And where do I take it?
Entry days for non-perishable items (everything except flowers, food, fruits and vegetables) are Friday before Fair Week from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday before Fair Week from 8:00 AM to Noon. Entry Day for perishable items (foods, fruits, vegetables, flowers) is Tuesday of Fair Week from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Your entry is to be taken to the department that you are entering in. Entry times are strictly enforced and late entries will not be accepted.
How do I determine what age division to enter?
Check the department page in the Exhibitor's Handbook you wish to enter in. Not all age divisions are offered in all departments. Enter the appropriate division according to what your age will be on September 1 of Fair year.
Can I enter exhibits in more than one department?
Absolutely! There are more than twenty departments to choose from. Read the Exhibitor's Handbook carefully for the information needed on your Entry Tag: Age Division, Department Letter and Class Number.
I've sold things in the past. Do I enter as a "Professional?"
“Professional” refers to anyone who derives or has derived the major source of their income from selling goods or services, or teaching a skill closely related to the subject matter of any class in the department and should enter in the "Professional" division only.
When can I see if I have won anything?
When you come to the Fair!
Can I win anything?
Yes, First Place (Blue) is $3.00, Second Place (Red) is $2.00, and Third Place (White) is $1.00. Check different departments for sponsored awards.
How and when is my entry judged? Can I watch?
The Nez Perce County Fair uses the Danish System of Judging. Judging is closed to the public.
When and where do I pick up my winnings?
All open class premium money may be picked up at the Fair Office between 2:00-8:00 PM on Fair Saturday, or 10:00 AM-5:00 PM on Fair Sunday, and the week following the fair. No checks will be mailed. All monies not picked up by October 11 of the current Fair year, will be donated back to the Fairgrounds.
When can I pick up my entry?
Sunday, 3:30 PM in the department entered, If desired, sticker awards can be exchanged for silk ribbons at this time. Pick up time is at 3:30 PM so departments can prepare exhibits for disbursement which allows paid fair patrons to experience fair in its entirety. Exhibits removed prior to designated pick up time will forfeit any premium monies due to them. No exceptions.

Exhibits not picked up by 5:00 PM on Sunday will be held at the Fair office until October 11.
 

Fair Dates to Remember

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OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT ENTRY DATES

ALL NON-PERISHABLE ENTRIES
FRIDAY, September 12, 2025

3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, September 13, 2025
8:00 AM - NOON

PERISHABLE ENTRIES
(Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Foods)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM


FAIR OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

THURSDAY, September 18, 2025
10:00 AM

SCHOOL TOUR DAY IS SEPT. 18

SENIOR DAY IS SEPT. 19


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2024 Exhibitor Handbook

 

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NEZ PERCE COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS

1229 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501

DIRECTIONS

Staff

MANAGER/
SPECIAL EVENTS

Vanessa Adams

FAIR COORDINATOR/
BUSINESS OFFICE

Abby Walser

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Vanessa - ext. 202
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