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MADERA FAIR, SEPTEMBER 10-13th 2026

Exhibitor Handbook

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Timeless tradition of fair entries! Lots of smiles, BLUE RIBBONS, Best of Shows and cash awards await you, your friends and family. Celebrate the homemade goodness and get to work on your 2026 entries! We look forward to seeing you in the halls and on the grounds September 10-13th 2026.

ENTER SUMMER '26!

2026 EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK available ONLINE ONLY

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HOW "PATRIOTIC" CAN YOU BE THIS FAIR SEASON?!

Madera District Fair is a place to compete and display every September and your exhibit entries are part of the FAIR TRADITION. Enter "All American" competitions this year; cupcakes, paintings, your garden treasures through floriculture or Grandma's jelly recipe and more! Enter your Livestock, the driving reason for Madera District Fair's inception.


Updates to exhibiting!

NEW for 2026...the exhibitor handbook is only accessible online. We did not print for the first time since 1937! We are happy to help in office, just come on by if you need assistance.
In order to give a few more options as well as more time for folks to get their entries in, we have moved the ENTRY CLOSING DATE(S) back. AND we will allow the actual exhibit hall items to be brought in WITH your entry form. Save a trip! We have also moved the RECEIVING DATE(S) back, with two days to pick from.
Here's a list of the new things:
    • All American Lemonade Contest!
    • Take a look at the All American Story campaign.
    • The LOCAL pie contest is now BEST APPLE PIE.
    • AG Mechanics is growing again with LIVE auction opportunities!
    • Check out the SPECIAL CONTESTS!
    • Live Beard Contest.
    • Did we mention NO ENTRY FEES when you enter still and floriculture contests online by August 1st?!

ENTER NOW!




The 2026 Exhibitor Handbook is full of All American contests including the Makers Market Division for local boutiques, the Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest returns, the infamous local homemade is now BEST APPLE PIE, Livestock and FUN Featured Contests in LIVESTOCK! You’ll find classic competitions and a great section with special FEATURED CONTESTS at the beginning of the Exhibit Hall section. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Still and Floriculture Section Includes:
  • Featured Contests
  • Adult Contests – 19 yrs. and older
  • Youth Contests – 18 yrs. and younger
  • AG Mechanics
  • Adult Gardening Contests - 19 yrs. and older
  • Youth Gardening Contests - 18 yrs. and younger
Livestock Section
  • Junior Livestock Contests
  • NEW Featured Livestock Contests; "Barnyard Dress-Up", Adult Showmanship and Master Showmanship

Take some time to browse the handbook by either downloading the Exhibitors Handbook Sections from the links below or see the bottom of the page for a list of local stores who also distribute our Exhibitor Handbooks. Stills and Floriculture Entries close August 25th. We highly encourage ONLINE entries. *ALL Livestock MARKET Entries are due August 7th, 2026.
STILLS and FLORICULTURE section STILLS and FLORICULTURE section Find featured contests, photography, fine art, baking, preserves, quilitng, hobbies and crafts for adult and youth! Find featured contests, photography, fine art, baking, preserves, quilitng, hobbies and crafts for adult and youth!
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LIVESTOCK section LIVESTOCK section Compete in the 2026 Junior Livestock Show and Auction! Compete in the 2026 Junior Livestock Show and Auction!
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2026 State Rules

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