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FAIR EXHIBITS

Join the vibrant community of creators and enthusiasts at this year's Josephine County Fair! Enter your masterpiece – whether it's art, plants, animals, or crafts – and showcase your talent to the world. Be part of something bigger as you compete for top honors and recognition.

Entry is FREE! Don't miss this opportunity to share your passion and creativity. Our fair offers a wide range of categories to suit every talent.

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Please be sure to review your departments Exhibit Guide for department specific rules and dates before submitting your entry. Some departments may require additional steps beyond registration.

Artisan & Hobby Artisan & Hobby
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent: Tanya Felsheim

Phone: (541) 471 - 1770

Email: mycottageheart@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm

Baked Goods Baked Goods
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Helen McVay

Phone: (541) 479-3613

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Creative Writing & Literary Arts Creative Writing & Literary Arts
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent: Tanya Felsheim

Phone: (541) 471 - 1770

Email: mycottageheart@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Decorated Cakes, Cookies & Pretzels Decorated Cakes, Cookies & Pretzels
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Debbie Ashton

Phone: (541) 441-2477

Email: ashton.debi@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Decorated Tables & Table Top Trees Decorated Tables & Table Top Trees
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Tracy Raggi

Phone: (541) 218-1200 (text preferred)

Email: bizzylizzy51@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Farm & Garden Farm & Garden
Reg. Deadline July 26

Superintendent(s): Anne Byers

Phone: (541) 476-3215

Email: Fairgrounds@josephinecounty.gov

Entry deadline: July 26, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Monday July 27, 4pm – 7pm and Tuesday July 28, 10am – 2pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 2pm
Fine Arts (Adult) Fine Arts (Adult)
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Kris Haffner

Phone: (415) 577-1381

Email: jocofineart@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Fine Arts (Youth) Fine Arts (Youth)
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Kris Haffner

Phone: (415) 577-1381

Email: jocofineart@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Flowers & Floral Design Flowers & Floral Design
Reg. Deadline July 27

Superintendent(s): Stephanie Ratcliff and Carole Genovesi

Phone: Stephanie (310) 614-4607 Carole (541) 218-3453

Entry deadline: July 27, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Tuesday July 28, noon – 6:30pm
Food Preserves Food Preserves
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Tracy Raggi

Phone: (541) 218-1200 (text preferred)

Email: bizzylizzy51@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Grange Exhibits Grange Exhibits

Superintendent(s): Darlene Anderson

Phone: (541) 597-4486 or (714) 501-9961

Exhibit Set Up Day:
Sunday July 26, from 9am - 3pm
Monday July 27 and Tuesday July 29 from 12pm-6pm

Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 12 pm
Graphic/Visual Arts Graphic/Visual Arts
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Kris Haffner

Phone: (415) 577-1381

Email: jocofineart@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Home Arts Home Arts
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Shawn Karban

Phone: (605) 203-0104

Email:

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Honey & Hive Honey & Hive
Reg. Deadline July 27

Superintendent(s): Barb & Chuck Watson

Phone: (808) 214-0893 (Barb) or (808) 283-5769 (Chuck)

Entry deadline: July 27, 2026.

Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Monday July 27, 4pm - 7pm, and Tuesday July 28, noon - 4pm.
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 12pm
Open Class Beef Open Class Beef
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Chris Voltz, Shelby Mason, Jen McGowan

Phone: (541) 660-3503 (Chris), (541) 415-5626 (Shelby), (541) 659-2099

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.

Open Class Swine Open Class Swine
Coming Soon!

Superintendent(s): Bret Crosier, Kim Gasperson, & Brittney Smith

Phone: (541) 216-5721 (Bret), (541) 659-9296 (Kim), (541) 660-0125 (Brittney)

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.


Open Poultry Open Poultry
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Tracy Fall

Phone: (541) 290-0727

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.


Photography Photography
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Lori & Tony Mitchell

Phone: (541) 295-4441

Email: jocofairphotoentries@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
S.T.E.A.M S.T.E.A.M
Reg. Deadline July 23

Superintendent(s): Bob Schaller

Phone: (541) 291-1871

Email: roguevalleystem@gmail.com

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.
Exhibit Drop off Day(s): Friday July 24, noon – 7pm and Saturday July 25, 10am – 6pm
Entry Pick Up Day: Monday August 3, 9 am - 6pm
Youth Open Sheep Youth Open Sheep
Coming Soon!

Superintendent(s): Wendy Barnwell, Kirk Roberts, & Danae Wardle

Phone: (541) 218-1684 (Wendy), (541) 821-8571 (Kirk), (541) 218-2728 (Danae)

Entry deadline: July 23, 2026.

RVDGA Goat Show RVDGA Goat Show
Coming Soon!

Superintendent(s): Christina Linder & Gail Swanson

Phone: (541) 826-3498 (Christina) (541) 842-0858 (Gail)

Email: wilowood@yahoo.com (Christina) rgbswanson@yahoo.com (Gail)


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