Fair Exhibits
As earnest fair goers know, a central part of any regional fair is the many exhibits entered by residents within the fair's region. Sanders County Fair accepts entries from Sanders, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, and Missoula counties (Montana). As of the 2002 fair season, Sanders County can boast somewhere between 3,500 and 4,000 entries in Open Class alone. Young people earning blue ribbons in the 4-H division are permitted to enter their projects in open class. Due to the large number of entries, Sanders County now requires that all entries be pre-registered. An entry form (in Adobeâ format) is provided on this site for the convenience of fair exhibitors. Pre-registration closes at 4:00 PM the Wednesday preceding the week of the fair (August 22, 2007). Exhibitors must check the Department Rules for each department for the correct deadlines for each department. Department Rules can be found in the Premium book or Department summaries indicated below. All documents are in Adobe format.
	The Sanders County Fair also uses a system of Categories in order to insure that exhibits are judged in comparison to entries within similar age groups or skill. It is very important that exhibitors clearly indicate the appropriate category on their entry forms and as described within each Department in the Fair Premium Book. Age is determined as of the final day of registration for each fair year. They include: A - Adult; persons aged 19 to 69 S - Senior; persons 70 and over P - Professional; persons who produce the items with the intent to sell Y - Youth; persons aged 11 to 18 C - Child; persons 10 and under; a guardian or parent must sign the entry form. SN - Special Needs
	Open Class Divisions Department A - Livestock Department B - Poultry & Rabbits Department C - Agriculture Department D - Horticulture Department E - Floriculture Department G - Culinary Arts Department I - Home Sewing & Needlework Department HS - Horse Show, Entry Form Department K - Arts, Crafts & Photography Department PA - Parade (Saturday morning during the fair) Special Contests
All fair premium information is in Adobeâ format. To download a free Adobeâ Reader, click here. To save each of the division summaries, right click on the appropriate link above and select "Save As...".
The fair also selects "special" competitions each year. For the 2007 fair these contests include favorites from previous years such as: Table Setting Contest; Ugly Flower Contest; Picnic Basket Contest; and Scarecrow Contest. Further details can be found on this website in such areas as "Announcements", "Participation", "Program", and "Judging".
To contact the fair office regarding current year information call 406-826-3202. The fair takes place during Labor Day weekend each year. Fair Premium Books are only available through this website. For a current year entry form (in Adobe® format) click here.
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