Community Activities/ Contests

Pageants, Contests, Cook-offs, Still Exhibits and Much More!

Still Exhibits

Concert Poster Contest!

Details:

Poster Requirements:

Must be no larger than 11” x 17” and under 15 lbs
Must be two-dimensional
Must be ready to hang or wired for hanging (anything unsafe won’t be displayed)
Must include the text: “Placer County Fair” and “June 26–29”
Must be made from materials like wood, cardboard, poster board, paper, or be digitally designed and printed (Sorry, no AI-generated art!)
Hand-painted, drawn, or digitally created designs are welcome!
A label with the artist’s name and poster title must be attached to the back

Theme Categories:

Favorite Fair Food
Livestock
The Carnival
Flowers
Summer Time Music
The Placer County Fair

Show off your creativity and celebrate the sounds of summer at the Placer County Fair!

We’re calling all artists—painters, illustrators, designers, and dreamers—to create a poster that captures the magic of the fair and our summer concert series. Whether you're into fair food, Ferris wheels, or the beat of live music, we want to see your vision!

Whether you're channeling cotton candy vibes or country guitar riffs, this is your chance to be part of the fair in a creative way. Participants will have their work displayed at the fair, and maybe even bragging rights for next year’s concert series!

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Scholarship Pageant

A cherished tradition of the Placer County Fair, this exciting competition celebrates poise, personality, and community spirit! Contestants compete for prestigious titles, including Royal Court, Best Interview, Most Photogenic, People's Choice Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, Spirit Award, Community Service Award, and Essay Award.

Interested in participating? Sign up below!

Click here for FAQ's

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2025 Application

Community Stage

June 28-29, 2025 | Join us inside Johnson Hall at the Placer County Fair for amazing performances on the Community Stage! From singing and dancing to unique acts, we're celebrating Placer County's incredible talent.

Saturday the 28th

12:15pm - 1:45pm

2:15pm - 5:15pm

5:45pm - 6:30pm

6:30pm - 6:45pm

6:45pm - 7:45pm

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunday the 29th

12:30pm - 1:00pm

1:15pm - 2:00pm

2:15pm - 3:15pm

4:30pm - 5:15pm

3:30pm - 4:15pm

5:15pm - 5:30pm

5:45pm - 6:15pm

6:30pm - 7:15pm

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Rib Cook Off

Rib Cook-Off

Sunday, June 29

The 5th Annual Placer County Fair Rib Cook-Off!

Home of the original rib passport!

Tickets are on sale now! make sure to grab them be fore the event they are online only.

265 tickets available (limit of 2 per transaction)
$40 per ticket (fair admission and parking not included)
Includes 1 rib from each team + a People's Choice vote.
Tasting and voting begin at 1:00 pm

Thinking about entering the Rib Cook-Off at the Placer County Fair? Our Competitor FAQ covers everything you need to know — from rules and equipment to what’s provided and what’s at stake.

Reach out to dave@atthegrounds.com to sign your team up today!

COMPETITOR FAQ

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Scavenger Hunt

How to Play

Look for the Scavenger Hunt logo at each of the 15 checkpoints around the Fair using the provided hints. You can visit them in any order.
When you find the checkpoint, record the codeword on the scavenger hunt form, noting the BOLD letters.
Once all checkpoints are found, submit the form for a chance to win prizes!

You can fill out the scavenger hunt form on this page or get a printout at the Information Booth. Submit completed printout forms at the Information Booth or use the online form below.

Win Prizes!

Submit your completed form to be entered into a drawing to win one of the following prizes:

Free Lincoln Potters Tickets
Free Quarry Park Adventures Passes
Free Monster Truck show at the Speedway

Winners will be announced via email the week following the Fair.