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Junior Fair Special Events

ABOUT JR FAIR EVENTS

Registration for the special programs and contests listed below will be accepted only on the day of the scheduled event at the Office in the Junior Fair Building, next to Gate #5. Unless otherwise noted all contests will be held in or around the Junior Fair Building, and are open to all youth, with age divisions noted under each section. Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. There is a minimum of three participants in each division or contest. Junior Fair officials have the right to alter, add or cancel any event in the interest of the Junior Fair Department and Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society. If you have questions, contact Holly Everhart at ccfjrfair [at] yahoo.com.

2023 Junior Fair Contests & Highlighted Events

* Want to sponsor a contest? Contact Holly Everhart at ccfjrfair [at] yahoo.com (subject: Junior%20Fair%20Contest%20Sponsorship%20Inquiry) for info!

DAILY ACTIVITIES

ALL WEEK
Puzzles
Checkers
Corn Hole
Archery
Emoji Scavenger Hunt


PAPER AIRPLANE CREATING/FLYING

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 12:00pm-8:00pm


PICKLE EATING CONTEST

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 4:00pm
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Adults Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (Limit 10 contestants)


DONUT EATING CONTEST

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 7:00pm
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Adults Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (limit 10 contestants)


WATERMELON EATING CONTEST

Thursday, August 10, 2023 – 4:00pm
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Adults Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)


JUNIOR FAIR RODEO

Thursday, August 10, 2023 – 7:00pm


PIE EATING CONTEST

Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 4:00pm
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)
Adults Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (limit 15 contestants)


STICK PONY BUILDING

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 12:00-6:00pm


BAKE OFF AUCTION

Friday, August 11, 2023 - 7:00pm
Bake-Off & Auction - pre registration required for participants - see details in Premium Book, ANYONE can bid on the items!


JUNIOR FAIR DANCE

Friday, August 11, 2023
9:00 p.m. to 11:00pm


SILENT AUCTION

All Week
Bids end at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 12, 2023