Entry Deadlines
Entry Forms (not online) are due to the fair office by August 1st.
You have the option to either enter online beginning July 1st, or by submitting a paper entry to the fair office.
Paper entries can be dropped off at the fair office or mailed to:
McLeod County Fair Entry
PO Box 142
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Non Livestock online registration remains open until 11:59 pm on Saturday, August 10th.
Entry Day
Exhibits are to be brought to the fairgrounds on TUESDAY from NOON – 7:00 pm. No late entries accepted. Exhibits will be judged privately Tuesday evening or Wednesday and will be ready for public viewing when the fair opens, Thursday at 9:00 am.
Exhibits may be picked up starting at 7:00 pm SUNDAY. Don’t forget to stop in the fair office for your Premium Checks!
There are no public fair events held on Wednesday.
Premium Book and Entry Forms
The Open Class Exhibitor’s Book (premium book) is a listing of various departments, classes and lots that can be entered in for competition at the fair. Use this as a guide for entering your exhibits.
Additional Information
I’m New to This – How Do I Enter?
How To Enter Projects:
Open the Premium Book file. Select your desired department (ex. Department 18: Flowers). Within each department, you will find different classes. Within each class, select the specific lot that matches the description of your entry. Either record these entries on a paper entry form and submit it to the fair office, OR choose to enter online through the link provided. Registration of your exhibits in advance allows the fair to prepare your entry tags in advance and help the entry process go quickly! Feel free to contact the fair office with any questions or help walking you through the process!
Your actual exhibit(s) need to be brought to the fair on TUESDAY for entry day. Bring them directly to the exhibit buildings from NOON – 7:00 pm. No entries will be accepted after 7:00 pm. An entry tag with your name and description of your entry will be ready and waiting for you! From there, fair volunteers will display your entry and get it ready for judging. Judging is done privately on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning and results will be ready and displayed on Thursday at 9:00 am when the fair opens. Your entries can be picked up and taken home after 8:00 pm on Sunday. Best of luck to you and your entries!
Departments & Superintendents
Department 11: Horticulture – Fruits
- Superintendent: Robert Krcil
Department 12: Vegetables
- Superintendent: Robert Krcil
Department 13: Grains, Seeds & Forages
- Superintendent: Brigette Buss
Department 14: Home Activities – Needle Art
- Superintendent: Julie Orvis Jergens
Department 15: Hobby Craft
- Superintendent: Virginia Brodd
Department 17: Pantry Store
- Superintendent: Kaylee Albrecht
Department 18: Flowers
- Superintendents: Koreen Lemke & Joyce Hochsprung
Department 19: Fine Arts & Photography
- Superintendent: Kelli Foley
