Wabasha County Open Class

WOW- it is 2025 and this is the 156th Wabasha County Fair! We all have memories from the county fair-whether it be 4-H, Open Class, bull riding, demo derby, free entertainment, grandstands, food stands---everyone has been a participant or spectator, and if you haven’t, here is your chance to join the fun and see all the things the Fair board is doing to make it a memorable Wabasha County Fair!After having one of our largest years of exhibits last year, our goal is to keep on growing. We are continually trying to do a better job of showing your exhibits. The Fair board has made new quilt display racks in the Event Center and we are grateful for that. Other enhancements include the Grandstand Arena, Event Center bathrooms and roof. There is lots of en-tertainment this year. Read over the Premium List carefully because changes have been made. We are always looking for volunteers to help with set-up, registration, recorders, or host/hostesses. Please contact one of the people listed below if interested (Open Class takes a little over 100 volunteers to make things run smoothly). THANKS!NOTE: The Wabasha County Fair is 2 weeks later this year.INFORMATION & REGULATIONSThe Fair board takes precautions for the safety of visitors but assumes no liability for personal injury or loss/damage to any property.1. ENTRY DAY: Tuesday, July 29, 12:00 to 5:30 p.m.2. RELEASE TIMES: Saturday, Aug. 2, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fairgrounds. (An hour earlier)Sunday, Aug. 3, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Exhibits, premiums, and ribbons must be picked up during these times. The Fair board is not responsible for exhibits left after release time.3. Open to Amateur exhibitors only. No advertising is al-lowed. An amateur pursues a hobby and may occasionally sell work. A professional earns a substantial portion of his liveli-hood from this pursuit.4. Entries must be original (not entered previously) at the fair.5. Limit of two entries per lot. You may enter as many lots as desired.6. For a faster registration, bring address labels for each en-try. If you have many exhibits, please have a list of them for ease of entry. Be sure to check THIS YEAR’S premium list, there have been changes made.7. JUDGING: Open Class building will be closed for judg-ing. Tuesday evening- Flowers, Vegetables and Foods will be judged. All other classes will be judged on Wednesday morning. Judges may withhold ribbons on any exhibits they feel lack merit.8. AWARDS: Grand Champion in each class - $2.00, Re-serve Champion (new in 2025) in each class-$1.00 WHERE MERITED. Blue-$3.00, Red-$2.00 and White-$1.00 in each lot.9. SWEEPSTAKES: First- $15 and Second-$10, unless oth-erwise noted.10. PREMIER EXHIBITOR- Exhibitor that accumulates the most points with number and quality of exhibits.If you have any questions or are willing to be a hostess for the Open Class exhibit areas during the fair, please call or text (stating your name & number) Valerie at 651-564-1080, Deb at 651-564-0619, Sue at 507-421-4652, Nancy at 507-272-8115 or Carol 651-564-1295. Visit wabashacountyfair.org for Events and Updates

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