COMPETITIONS/CONTESTS
Special Contests
Antique Tractor Show
Antique Tractors are found on display in Pioneer Village every day of the Fair.
Tractor Show Brochure >
Tractor Show Entry Form >
Backyard BBQ Cook-off sponsored by Shoup's Country
Who is the best backyard grill master in Indiana? This competition is open to all ages and residents of Indiana. We look forward to a great day of delicious grilled foods, friendly competition, great pork sampling, and fun music.
BBQ Cook-off Terms & Conditions >
Marsh Band Day Competition
The most prestigious and exciting band contest in the state kicks off the Indiana State Fair in the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand. Please check back on how to enter the Marsh Band Day Competition.
Marsh Band Day Brochure >
Marsh Band Day Entry Form >
Marsh Band Day Ticket Form >
Argeement To Participate >
Copyright Report >
Baton Twirling Contest
Indiana's best go head to head in the State Championship Baton Twirling Contest. You can find them in the Farm Bureau Building twirling their way to the top.
Baton Brochure >
Baton Entry Form - TEAM >
Baton Entry Form - INDIVIDUAL >
Brewer’s Cup Competition
One of the largest competitions in the country, the Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup is held in July. In 2010 we had a record 1071 entries: 310 professional and 761 homebrews. Please check back for entry form.
Cheerleading Competition
Top cheerleaders from around the state compete in this annual competition. Devoted school representatives spend countless hours rooting for their teams. Now it's your turn to cheer for THEM!
Cheerleading Brochure >
Cheerleading Entry Form >
Ellison Bakery Home & Family Arts Special Contests
Listed below are a couple of our special contests featuring Year of Dairy.
Smoothie Contest >
Big Cookie Contest >
Fashion Show
The Fashion Show is held on the main stage on the 1st floor of the Ellison Bakery Home & Family Arts Building. Please check back for entry form.
Fashion Show Brochure >
Fashion Show Entry Form >
Giant Pumpkin, Giant Watermelon, Giant Tomato Contest
Sponsored by the Indiana State Fair and the Indiana Pumpkin Growers Association
John Barenie from Griffith, Ind., claimed first place for the second straight year and the third time overall at the 11th annual Indiana State Fair Giant Pumpkin Contest on August 11. His prize winning pumpkin tipped the scales at 1,293 pounds to top John Van Hook’s entry by 208 pounds, but fell 15 pounds shy of his own state record set in 2011. Think you and your prized patch have what it takes to top that?
Giant Contests Terms & Conditions and Entry Form >
Traditional Arts Indiana State Fair Fiddle Contest
Indiana's best fiddlers compete on the stage in the Opry House located in Pioneer Village. The contest's mission is to showcase Indiana's many fiddle styles from bluegrass to old-time to western swing. Competitors are judged fairly and awarded prize money.
Fiddle Brochure >
Young Hoosier Pianist Competition
Presented by Piano Solutions Finals with Honorary Events Chairperson First Lady Cheri Daniels - Young pianists ages 5 to 18 from around the state compete in the finals in the Home & Family Arts Building 3rd floor auditorium.
Piano Competition Terms & Conditions >
Piano Competition Entry Form >
Youth Talent Contest
County Fair Talent Contest winners from across the state come to the Indiana State Fair hoping to succeed at the state level. Exciting Hoosier talent is always in abundance at the State Fair. You can see a variety of acts such as singing, dancing, tumbling, clogging, cheerleading and baton twirling. Hope you can stop by the Farm Bureau Building to watch some of Indiana's youth at their best.
Youth Talent Terms & Conditions >
