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DALLAS – June 30, 2026 – With less than one month remaining, the State Fair of Texas is calling on all artists, crafters, and culinary creators to submit their work for the annual Creative Arts Contests. Whether you’re an artist, crafter, or home cook with a passion for quilting, needlepoint, canning, photography, or creating delicious dishes, the State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Contests offer the perfect opportunity to put your skills to the test and compete for a coveted blue ribbon at the Most Texan Place on Earth®! As creative hobbies continue to surge in popularity among younger generations, with crafts like needlepoint enjoying a modern revival, there’s never been a better time to pickup a new skill or showcase one you’ve been perfecting for years. With more than 870 categories in 13 different pre-Fair contests, amateurs and professionals of all ages are presented with endless opportunities to have their innovative entries under the spotlight. The 2026 Arts & Crafts Contests include: |
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The registration deadline for the 2026 pre-Fair contestscloses in less than a month, Monday, July 27. Contestants can submit their entries via mail by July 27 or hand-deliver items to the Creative Arts building in Fair Park on July 31, August 1, and August 2. In the weeks following, entries will be judged, and contestants will be notified once the results are finalized. Entries awarded a ribbon will be displayed during the 2026 State Fair of Texas. “The Creative Arts team is looking forward to another year of awe-inspiring entries from youth artists and seasoned veterans alike. With just under one month left for participants to submit their creations, we encourage artists of all ages to share their creativity with the community, celebrate artistic expression, and be part of a time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas,” said Jennifer Schuder, SVP of Customer Engagement… |