Oats, corn, beans, tomatoes, and squash are some of the members that make up the Colorado State Fair Small Farm & Garden Competition. Check out the Nature’s Oddities division to enter those peculiar-shaped fruits and vegetables, or enter your Community or School Gardens’ Seasonal Bounty!
In-person entry registration Office Hours 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays between June 15th and July 22nd.
In-person entry registration will be in the General Entry & Fine Arts office in the Northeast corner of the Palace of Agriculture.
2026 Farm & Garden Important Dates
June 15 |
Entry Registration Opens |
July 22 |
Entry Form & Fee Deadline |
August 10 |
Online Only Entry Form & Fee Deadline Extension |
August 28, 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Entry Drop-off, Creative Arts Building |
August 31 at 5:00 pm |
Judging Results Posted Online |
September 9, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Entry Pick-up (for entries that are not perishable) |