Contests
Our contests are designed to showcase the agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents of the D.C. community. Check out the 2024 lineup of contests below. Stay tuned for the 2024 DC State Fair Contest Guide and the link to register, which will both be posted to this page.
Agricultural Contests
Best Compost*
Best Egg (Chicken)*
Best Flower Arranging*
Best Garden Haul*
Best Honey*
Tomato Contests
Best Red Tomato
Best Non-Red Tomato
Best Heirloom Tomato
Vegetable/Fruit Contests
Funkiest Looking Vegetable/Fruit
Heaviest Vegetable/Fruit
Artistic Contests
Best Ceramic*
District-Themed Art Contests
Best District Drawing
Best District Painting
Best District Tattoo
Fabric, Textiles & Fiber Arts Contests
Best Crochet
Best Embroidery
Best Knitting
Best Quilt
Best Needlepoint
Best Kids' Drawing*
Best Kids' Painting*
Best Kids' Slime*
Best Nail Art
Photography Contests
Best Black and White Photo
Best DC-Themed Photo
Best Photo of People/Portraits
Best Photo of a Pet/Animal
Best DC-Inspired Poem*
Culinary Contests
Best Biscuit*
Bread Contests
Best Sourdough
Best Cornbread
Best Focaccia
Cake Contests
Best Chocolate Cake*
Best Non Chocolate Cake*
Best Vegan Cake
Best Gluten Free Cake
Best Meat Chili*
Best Vegetarian or Vegan Chili*
Cider Contests
Best Sweet Cider
Best Dry Cider
Cookie Contests
Best Cookie*
Best Vegan Cookie
Best Gluten Free Cookie
Homebrew Contests
Best Hoppy Beer
Best Malty Beer
Best Roasty Beer
Best Fruity Beer
Best Jam/Jelly/Chutney*
Best Jollof Rice
Mac and Cheese Contests
Best Dairy Mac and Cheese
Best Vegan Mac and Cheese
Pickled Foods Contests
Best Cucumber Pickle
Best Pickle (Non-Cucumber)
Pie Contests
Best Pie in Show
Best Apple Pie*
Best Fruit Non-Apple Pie*
Best Sweet Non-Fruit Pie*
Pie Eating*
Sauce/Salsa Contests
Best BBQ Sauce
Best Hot Sauce
Best Mumbo Sauce
Best Salsa
*All contests will award a 1st place (blue ribbon) winner. Select contests, those noted with an asterisk (*), will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.