Community Activities/ Contests
Pageants, Contests, Cook-offs, Still Exhibits and Much More!
Still Exhibits
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Registration is officially closed!
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June 19 and 25, 2025, are entry receiving days. Please refer to the Receiving and Judging Schedule for exact dates and times for your category. Any entries turned in early or late will not be accepted.
The Still Exhibits at the fair is a way for members of the community to showcase their talents and compete for prizes with the opportunity to be named Best of Show in each of the individual categories.
Visit the Still Exhibits Hall at the fair to see the talents of our community on full display!
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!
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
6:45pm - 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
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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.
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265 tickets available (limit of 2 per transaction)
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$40 per ticket (fair admission and parking not included)
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Includes 1 rib from each team + a People's Choice vote.
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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!
Scavenger Hunt
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How to Play
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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.
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When you find the checkpoint, record the codeword on the scavenger hunt form, noting the BOLD letters.
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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
Free Quarry Park Adventures Passes!
Winners will be announced via email the week following the Fair.