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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

255 Days 18 Hours 36 Mins

Creative Activities

Creative Activities Competition

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Pies and jams and quilts, oh my! From jams and jellies to woodworking and weaving, the creative activities competition has a division for everyone. This classic Minnesota State Fair competition presents an annual exhibition of the best Minnesota-made creations. Each class is organized into one of the following divisions: baked products, canned & preserved foods, collections, garment making, handcrafts, needlecraft and work of senior citizens.

Descriptions of each competition and entry rules are in the 2025 Creative Activities premium book which will be available in May.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Registration opens on Monday, May 5. Please read the premium book rules before beginning online registration, as you are responsible for knowing the important rules and conditions it contains regarding your entries. Read how to enter exhibits before you begin. You must be a Minnesota resident to enter. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Registration opens: Monday, May 5
  • Registration closes: Tuesday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.

Registration is required for entries in ALL categories and must be completed online or mailed in by July 29, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF NOT REGISTERED PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

RESULTS

 

MORE INFORMATION

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