ENTRIES, ENTRY TAGS, AND EXHIBIT PICK UP

• All exhibits for competition be grown, raised or crafted in Nez Perce County or adjacent counties: Lewis, Latah, Idaho, Clearwater, Asotin and Whitman.
• NEW! All exhibits must be entered on:
  DELIVERY OF NON PERISHABLE ITEMS (everything except Flowers, Foods, Fruits & Vegetables): Friday, September 13 between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM OR Saturday, September 14 between 8:00 AM and 12 Noon.Late entries will not be accepted.
  DELIVERY OF PERISHABLE ITEMS (Flowers, Foods, Fruits & Vegetables): Tuesday, September 17 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Exhibits will be released on Sunday, September 22, after 3:30 PM
• Entry Tags can be picked up prior to entry day at the pavilion counter outside the fair office. Pavilion hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Entry tag instructions
• PLEASE NOTE: NO Entry Tag Labels will be printed this year. If you'd like to have your cards pre-printed, use our online entry system. Save time and enter online and your tags will be printed and waiting for you.
• Management of each department will be in the hands of the Superintendent.
• Management reserves the right to limit entries to facilities available and to limit the number of entries of an exhibitor.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Anyone attending the Nez Perce County Fair either as an exhibitor, relative, spectator, superintendent, volunteer, judge or Fair official must conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates the utmost respect for all other Fair attendees. They are to follow all rules and regulations outlined in the Fair book and by judges, superintendents and Fair officials.
• Alcohol is not allowed in any area with in the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, including all buildings, parking lots, RV camping areas, etc. Anyone found with alcohol in their possession will be asked to leave and/or lose privileges.
• Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
• No trailers, campers, or motor homes may be occupied by juveniles unless accompanied by an adult.

EXHIBITS AND EXHIBITORS

• Management reserves the right to reject any exhibit offered if it is deemed objectionable in any way, or requires excessive space.
• All exhibits are under the control and direction of the Fair Board, Fair Staff and Superintendents while on exhibition.
• Fair Board will provide attendants and 24-hour security (Tuesday through Sunday of Fair Week) to take all possible precautions for the protection of all articles on exhibit, but will not be responsible for loss, damage or injury to any kind of property.
• NO GLASS - Wall Hangings made all or part of glass will NOT be accepted.

JUDGING

• The Danish System of Judging will be used in all open class departments.
• All exhibits entered for judging must be entered in the name of the producer or owner.
• A judge may disqualify any exhibit not of show quality.

RIBBONS, PREMIUM PAID AND SPECIAL AWARDS

• All exhibits are judged for initial quality and ribbons are awarded as follows: 1st - Blue ($3.00); 2nd - Red ($2.00); and 3rd - White ($1.00). Participation ribbon may be awarded to any exhibit not receiving a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place ribbon, but will not receive a cash award.
• Open Class premiums will be paid out in front of the Pavilion next to the Fair office as follows: Saturday of Fair Week 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday of Fair Week 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Premiums can also be picked up at the Fair office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. NO CHECKS WILL BE MAILED. All premium money not picked up by mid-October of the current Fair year will be donated back to the fairgrounds.
• Any exhibitor who violates any of the fair rules is subject to forfeit all premiums.
• Exhibits must be picked up by October 11 or they will be discarded.

OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT ENTRY DATES

FAIR OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

2024 Exhibitor Handbook