Crop Art & Scarecrow

2026 Crop Art & Scarecrow

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It’s time for some crop creativity! Competitions in the crop art & scarecrow division are for amateur and advanced amateur exhibits of crop art, crop arrangements and scarecrows. This competition includes categories for out-of-state residents.

Descriptions of each competition and entry rules are in the premium book.

Premium books for 2026 will be available in May.

• 2025 Crop Art & Scarecrow – Divisions, Rules & Premiums (PDF)
• Crop Art & Scarecrow Entry Instructions (PDF)

REGISTRATION

• Opens: Monday, May 4
• Closes: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4:30 p.m.

EXHIBIT DELIVERY & RETURN

• Delivery:
  • Sunday, Aug. 23, 2-7 p.m.
• Return: 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 9, 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RESULTS

2026 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2025 Crop Art & Scarecrow results (PDF)
• Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.