Ag Competitions

From baked goods to homegrown vegetables, quilts to photography, our contests celebrate the creativity, skill, and hard work of Bedford County residents of all ages. The 2025 Contest Book, featuring entry categories, rules, and deadlines, is currently being finalized. Check back soon for the full guide on how to participate in this year’s competitions.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the first time, there’s a place for you at the Bedford County Fair:

General Contests

• Poster/Essay Contest: Creative writing and artistic expression.

• Largest Watermelon: Grow the heaviest watermelon.

• Garden Scarecrow Contest: Design the scariest garden scarecrow.

Agricultural and Horticulture

• Adult & Youth Produce: Showcase your best fruits and vegetables.

• Agricultural Crops: Enter your best hay, soybeans, wheat, and more.

• Flower Arrangements: Create stunning floral displays.

• Horticulture Competition: Showcase your best flowers and greenery.

Baked Goods and Food Preservation

• Adult & Youth Baked Goods: Enter your best homemade treats.

• Food Preservation: Display your preserved fruits, jams, and more.

Arts and Crafts

• Adult & Youth Arts & Crafts: Exhibit handmade crafts and goods.

• Quilt Block Contest: Create a traditional quilt block.

• Painted Barn Quilt Contest: Paint an old-fashioned quilt block.

• Craft Show: Exhibit handmade crafts and goods.

Photography and Art

• Photography Contest: Capture beautiful and unique scenes.

• Art Contest: Pencil drawings and watercolor paintings.

Special Competitions

• Honey Competition: Present your best honey products.

• Largest Watermelon

• Scarecrow

• Best Painted or Carved Pumpkin

• Lego Contest

• Meant to Be Broken - Virginia Egg Council Contest

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