Last week I start talking about the all the Pie Contest State Fair’s around the nation that were in August.  

I was calling individual states out, but I decided to combine the rest of the August State Fair’s here. 

If you don’t see your state- Check here (or here) to see if your state is involved! 

(1) Kentucky State Fair

City: Louisville

Entry Phone Contact: 502-367-5190

Link: http://www.kystatefair.org/

Direct Link: http://www.kystatefair.org/competitions/entry_info/downloads/entrycatalog/2009/4.3%20Culinary.pdf

Next Steps: Entry Period is now closed. The event will take place on: Tuesday, August 25 - 6:00 p.m. EDT

(2) Dutchess County Fair

City: Rhinebeck (Poughkeepsie/Albany)

Entry Phone Contact: 845-876-4001

Link: http://www.dutchessfair.com/

Direct Link: http://www.dutchessfair.com/downloads/09-exhibitor-handbook.pdf

Next Steps: Deadline to submit entry is Aug. 1^st. 

(3) New York State Fair

City: Syracuse

Entry Phone Contact: 315-487-7711

Link: http://www.nysfair.org/

Direct Link: http://www.nysfair.org/competitions/documents/09culinaryrules-classes.pdf

Next Steps: You may enter by downloading the files and entry forms from the list below and sending it in or dropping it off to our office. 

• Contact the Entry Department by Phone: 315-487-7711 ext. 1336, 1337 or 1339 

• You may also enter competitions online by clicking the "Enter Online" link for those competitions that are eligible from the list below. Any competition marked with "N/A" are not available for online entry. 

***All entries must be received either in person at the Entry Department office at the State Fairgrounds by 4:30pm or online by 12:00 midnight on the specified competition deadline date.

(4) Minnesota State Fair

City: St. Paul (Minneapolis)

Entry Phone Contact: 651-288-4417

Link: http://www.mnstatefair.org/

Direct Link: http://www.mnstatefair.org/2009_pdf/Creative_Activities/CA09-pb.pdf

Next Steps: 

Entries for Creative Activities will be accepted at the exhibit building 

Sunday, August 16, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Monday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

and Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 

* No entries will be accepted after 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 19. 

(5) Nebraska State Fair

City: Lincoln

Entry Phone Contact: 402-474-5371 x2

Link: http://www.statefair.org/fair/

Direct Link: TBD

Next Steps: TBD

(6) Michigan State Fair

City: Detroit

Entry Phone Contact: 313-369-8250

Link: http://www.michigan.gov/mistatefair

Direct Link: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/PremiumBookDept6_156138_7.pdf

Next Steps: Contest item must be delivered to the kitchen area 1/2 hour before judging time unless there is a preparation time required and the contest so designates.

(7) Maryland State Fair

City: Timonium

Entry Phone Contact: 410-252-0200

Link: http:www.marylandstatefair.com/

Direct Link: http://www.marylandstatefair.com/index.cfm?page=competition&id=38

Next Steps: Please submit recipe title, your name, address and telephone number to: 

Janice Coroneos – Home Arts Department, Maryland State Fair, P.O. Box 188, Timonium, MD 21094-0188

For your convenience, you should pre-enter by mail or Internet, although walk-ins will be accepted.

(8) Colorado State Fair

City: Pueblo

Entry Phone Number: 719-404-2080

Link: www.coloradostatefair.com

Direct Link: http://www.coloradostatefair.com/index.php?page=competitive_special_contests

Next Steps: 

ENTRYDEADLINE: Monday 

August 31, 2009 

ENTRYFEE:  $5.00 

CONTESTDATE:  Wednesday 

September 2, 2009 

TIME: Receive: 5-6pm 

Judge:    6pm 

PLACE:  Creative Arts Kitchen 

(9) Kansas State Fair

City: Hutchinson (Wichita)

Entry Phone Contact: 620-669-3600

Link: http://www.kansasstatefair.com/

Direct Link: http://www.kansasstatefair.com/pagedescription.php?id=999&pages=sf

Next Steps:

*ENTER ONLINE* Competitive Exhibit participants can submit their entries online.  Our goal is to make the entry process as convenient as possible.  Start by answering the series of questions prompted by the information provided. The entry form will be complete at the end of the process where changes can also be made.

Complete and submit your Competitive Exhibits Entry online between the dates of June 1 to August 1 and you will be entered for a chance to win a 2009 Kansas State Fair Family Pack and parking permit. Ten lucky winners will also receive a $10 gift certificate for the 2009 Kansas State Fair. Remember, enter before August 15, 2009.

Exhibitors may fill out and submit their entry forms online by going to:

1. www.kansasstatefair.com 

2. Go to Competitions.

3. Click on How to Enter or Click on the department you are interested in.

4. Scroll down to Forms

5. Click on Entry Form

6. Simply answer the questions provided and the entry form will be filled out at the end of the process.

7. All entries must be made by the owner or a person authorized to act for the owner. 

8. You may use a Visa or Master Card to have your entry processed immediately or have it put on hold and pay by check then notified by email when your entry has been processed.  

Please let us know if you are getting involved in your state fair or just plan on attending. We would love to hear from you!