How will you participate in the Rains County Fair?

Even though it is still a few months away, it is never too early to start thinking about your county fair entries! The 92nd Rains County Fair will be held September 13-17, 2022. Mark your calendars! 

Creative Arts. The Rains County Fair Creative Arts contests are open to residents, young and old, from Rains and surrounding counties. If you have never entered before, give it a try; we love new exhibitors! Rains County Fair Creative Arts Divisions include Antiques, Canned Foods, Collections, Fine Arts, Handcrafts, Horticulture, Needlework, Photography, and Quilting. Special age groups, senior and youth age categories, are judged in special age divisions. If you would like additional information on a specific division, please visit https://rains.agrilife.org/county-fair/. The 2022 Fair Book will be posted in early summer, but you may reference the 2021 Fair Book for division information.

Rains Creative Arts entries will be accepted on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and Wednesday, September 7, 2022, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Building at the fairgrounds (with Horticulture entries only accepted Wednesday). Creative Arts Judging is closed to the public. The exhibit building will open with the fair on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. 

Baked Goods. If baking and cooking is more in line with your areas of interest, you do not want to miss entering the Adult or Youth Baked Goods contest. Entries for the Adult Baked Goods contest will be accepted on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in the Creative Arts building between 6:00-6:30 p.m. and judging will begin at 7:00 p.m. Entries for the Youth Baked Goods contest will be accepted on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in the Creative Arts building between 6:00-6:30 p.m. and judging will begin at 7:00 p.m. 

Looking for something with a little more spice? Details for the Annual Rains County Fair Chili Cook-Off will be available shortly. 

Livestock. Youth Livestock Shows are a county fair staple. Rains County youth may show animals in the following categories: Breeding Beef Heifers, Dairy Heifers, Market Steers, Market Goats, Market Lambs, or Market Swine. If you have a child interested in showing an animal at the Rains County Fair Youth Livestock Show, please call (903) 473-4580. Intent to participate in the Rains County Youth Livestock Show must be received by the Rains County Extension Office by May 2nd. Youth in grades 3rd-12th are eligible to participate. 

For youth ages 4-7 years of age, the annual Mutton Bustin’ contest will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Additional details will be available shortly. 

The Rains County Fair is a fun filled week and offers something for everyone. Information on other events, contests, and entertainment will be available shortly; please visit our website regularly for updates, https://rains.agrilife.org/county-fair/. We look forward to seeing you at the fairgrounds!

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me, (903) 473-4580 or email Sarah.Latham@ag.tamu.edu. To view upcoming events or additional information please visit https://rains.agrilife.org/ or follow Rains County AgriLife on Facebook.