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Contests

and competitions

Jalapeño Eating Contest

Think you can stand the heat? Try your hand at the Jalapeno Eating Contest.
SATURDAY 1:00 PM
AT THE EXTENSION TENT
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Think you have the best biscuits in Amherst? Find out in the 2026 Best Biscuit Bake-Off.
Sponsored by Morris Orchard. 

THURSDAY CONTESTS

THURSDAY 7:00 PM AT THE EXTENSION TENT
Best Dressed Famer Family
Bubble Gum Blowing

FRIDAY
CONTESTS

FRIDAY 6:00 PM AT THE EXTENSION TENT
Chicken Calling Contest
Hula Hoop Contest
Bubble Gum Blow Contest

SATURDAY CONTESTS

SATURDAY 1:00 PM AT THE EXTENSION TENT
Hula Hoop Contest
Bubble Gum Blowing Contest
Donut-on-a-String Contest
SATURDAY 4:00 PM AT THE EXTENSION TENT
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Tug of War
Sack Races
Cow Pie Toss

SUNDAY CONTESTS

SUNDAY 1:00 PM AT THE EXTENSION TENT
Bubble Gum Blowing Contest
Hula Hoop Contest

MEET OUR PARTNERS

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Amherst County Presents:

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SEP 10-13 , 2026

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