2019 Open Class Registration Information

Download the 2019 Goodhue County Fair premium book (by division) below: 
Key dates
  • Quilt entries (Division M) will be accepted on Monday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and will be judged that evening.
  • Entries for all other divisions will be accepted on Tuesday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • All open class exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 11. 
Pre-registration
  • Pre-registration of exhibits is available and appreciated! Forms can be found in the 2019 premium book (coming soon), and can be mailed or emailed. In order to get them processed on time, the cut-off date for pre-entries is August 1st.
    • ​Email: gcfair214@gmail.com
    • Mailing Address: Goodhue County Fair, PO Box 214, Zumbrota, MN 55992​
In-person registration
  • If you do not pre-enter, bring your item(s) to the fair on entry day, Tuesday, August 6. Here are a few tips to speed up the entering process:
    • Provide an address label to attach to the entry forms for each Division. This will ensure correct spelling on your premium check and an address if we need to mail the check to you.
    • Provide a label with your name and hometown for the exhibit tag that will be placed with your entry.
    • Be prepared with the Class and Lot Numbers for each item that you are entering.
Entry fee: $1 per person - enter all of the items you want for one small fee!                                                                                                        

Awards

  • Open class competitive exhibits at the Goodhue County Fair are judged according to the American awards system. Items in a lot are judge against each other and every lot may receive only one blue (1st), one red (2nd) and one white (3rd). 
  • Each division may handle awarding Champion and Reserve Champion differently, but generally one Champion and Reserve Champion are rewarded in each class or age division.
  • Best of Show is chosen from all Champions in the division. Award of Merits & Honorable Mentions may be awarded to blue ribbon winners that were considered for champion. Again, each division and judge may handle and define these special awards differently.
  • Judges have the final say for all awards presented. ​​

Special Food Contests

We're proud to host the following special contests for the 2019 fair! Download the full rules and regulations below. 
Adult Chocolate Dessert Baking Contest    
Sponsored by Nillsen’s Hub Food Center, Zumbrota
Wednesday, August 7; entries accepted at 6:00 pm
and judging begins at 6:30 pm 
Cheesecake & Coffee Cake Contest
Sponsored by Goodhue Co American Dairy Assoc
Friday, August 9; entries accepted at 1:30 p.m
and judging begins at 2:00 p.m.
BBQ Beef Cook Off - CANCELLED
Sponsored by Three Rivers Cattlemen's Association
Saturday, August 10
Fruit Pie Contest        
Sponsored by Bridget’s Café, Zumbrota
Thursday, August 8; entries accepted at 4:00 pm
and judging begins at 4:30 pm
Cupcake Contest
Sponsored by Bridget’s Café
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Kid's Contest (15 and under) from 4-5pm
Adult's Contest from 5-6pm

Senior Volunteer Award

Help us recognize a senior (70 years of age by June 1, 2019) resident of Goodhue County, Minnesota for their outstanding volunteer efforts and commitment to their local community. Download the application below. Entries are due on July 20, 2019.