Del Mar
California
Feeling Creative? We've Got a Competition for You!
Arts and Entertainment
March 1, 2024
From: San Diego County FairLET YOUR CREATIVITY SHINE THIS SUMMER AT THE FAIR!
You're invited to step into the spotlight and showcase your talent at one of the Fair's prestigious competitive exhibits programs. From hand-crafted keepsakes to professional landscapes, the San Diego County Fair offers a wide variety of competitions to appeal to both amateurs and professionals.
SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT
You've taken the time and made the effort to create something awesome. Now — show it off! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a blossoming newbie, this is your chance to shine in front of an appreciative audience.
THE REWARDS ARE GREAT
Find a community of like-minded creatives, receive feedback from experienced judges, and see where you stand among your peers.
You may just end up with cash, prizes, or the ever-coveted blue ribbon!
ENJOY THE FAIR
You'll receive admission to the Fair just by participating in our Competitive Exhibitions — giving you the perfect excuse to show off your entry to friends while you enjoy the festivities at the Fair together.
DESIGN IN WOOD
Woodworkers age 18 and older can enter furniture, models, musical instruments, clocks and other woodworking creations for cash awards and ribbons.
This international exhibition of fine woodworking is presented in partnership with the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association.
FINE ART
The Exhibition of Fine Art is a highly competitive and extremely popular juried show featuring both 2-D and 3-D entries. The artwork includes many variations of drawing, painting, mixed media, sculptures, ceramics and more.
FLOWER SHOW
Do you grow beautiful blooms and plants? Enter your specimen blooms, floral designs, orchids and more in this colorful exhibition with separate divisions for beginners, amateurs and professionals.
GARDEN SHOW
Show off your green thumb and win cash awards and special recognition ribbons in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show featuring competitions for large-scale Landscape Displays and more compact Container Plants.
This exhibit has divisions for professionals, amateurs, garden clubs and students.
GEMS, MINERALS & JEWELRY
Collectors, rockhounds, gemologists and jewelry designers enter dazzling rough and faceted gemstones, mineral specimens, lapidary work, fossils and jewelry in this sparkling competition.
HOME MADE
Cooks, crafters and collectors can shine in this celebration of home arts that includes hand-crafted quilts, collections, table settings, miniatures & models, decorative arts & crafts, needle art, sewing, weaving & felting, preserved foods, home made wine and baked goods.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Established in 1947, this prestigious international photography competition awards more than $23,000 in cash and prizes for 35 classes, making it one of the largest and longest-running competitions in the United States.
STUDENT SHOWCASE
San Diego County schools are doing some amazing projects! Student Showcase is the competitive exhibit where teachers enter their students’ work. Entering projects gives schools and students exposure, credibility, awards, recognition and free admission to the Fair!