2026 Contests

Prior to registering for contests, all participants must read the rules of the DC State Fair contests [UPDATE THIS LINK].

 All contest registration is free.

INSTRUCTIONS: Contest registration is through a cart-based registration system, similar to online shopping. No payment information is required. Once you select a contest, click “Register.” A small cart icon will appear in the bottom right corner of the page. You can register for multiple contests and they will appear in the same cart. When you’ve finished making selections, click on the cart icon, click “Checkout” and enter your information. This will complete contest registration and you’ll get a confirmation email.

Your registration is only complete once you receive a confirmation email with “DC State Fair Contest Registration Confirmation” in the subject line.