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THE 2024 AMHERST COUNTY FAIR IS: OCTOBER 17-20

Contests & Competitions

The Amherst County Fair has many Contests, Competitions, and Exhibits where you can display your work or compete in fun games.

Click here for the 2024 Amherst County Fair Contest, Exhibits and Show Rules, Regulations, and Entry Forms.

Costume Contest

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Extention Tent

Best infant/Toddler – 4 & under

Best Child – 5-12

Best Teen – 13 – 18

Most creative

Bubble Gum Blowing Contetst

Stop by the Extension Tent Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a Bubble Gum Blowing Contest.

 

 

Hula Hoop Contest

Hula Hoop Contests will take place at the Extension Tent  on Thursday night and Saturday afternoon.

 

Jalapeno Eating Contest

Friday 6:30 pm

Think you can handle the heat? Come find out at the Extension Tent at 6:30 Friday evening.

 

Baby Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

Friday Evening

Visiting the Fair Friday night? Keep your eyes open for baby pumpkins. If you find one bring it to the Extension Tent for a prize.

 

 

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Saturday Afternoon 1:30

Can you out-eat the competition?

 

 

Tug of War

Saturday 4:00 pm

Gather up your team and stop by the Extension Tent for this competition of strength.

 

Sack Races

Saturday 4:00 pm

Try your hand at this classic picnic race at the Extension Tent.

Donut on a String Eating Contest

Saturday 4:00 pm

If you aren’t a fan of heat or speed eating, try your hand at this no hands contest hosted by the Extension Tent.

2024 FAIR SPONSORS

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