2023 Exhibitors & Competitions

We will be taking entries online only for the 177th Dutchess County Fair.

Exhibitors: Please scroll down to find the department you wish to enter. Click the link to review the class listing and rules then come back to this page and click any “Enter Online” button to make your entries using the ShoWorks program.

Please note: Entries will open on June 23rd. Most entries close on August 1st. Please check your department/class list for exceptions. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 Dutchess County Fair!

Livestock Exhibitors: Please note that camping forms with checks must be mailed to the Fairgrounds this year. Print out the form from the links below, forms must be postmarked by August 1st.

Horse Show Exhibitors: Please note that stall forms with checks must be mailed to the Fairgrounds this year. Print out the form from the links below. Stall forms will be excepted until August 18th or until stalls are full.

Back by popular demand!

Enter Online Stick Pony Rodeo

Stick Pony Rodeo Information

General Rules & Information

NYS Exhibitor Pre-Fair Guidelines
NYS Fairs Interstate Health Requirements
NYS Fair Health Requirements
IAFE Show Ring Ethics
Livestock Committee Rules & Regulations
How to Enter Online
Camping Information
Camping Form (livestock entries only)

Enter Online YLS Class List and Fair Time Due Dates

YLS Agreement
YLS Ownership Registration
YLS Dates and Deadlines
YLS Class List
YLS Record Book
DCYLS Rules and College Form

Enter Online Livestock

Judging of Breeds
Dairy Cattle
Beef Cattle
Dairy Goat
Swine
Sheep
Wool Workroom
Poultry
Pullorum Testing
Youth Livestock

Enter Online Static Entries

Arts & Crafts General Rules
Culinary
Fine Arts
Hobbies & Crafts
Needlework & Stitchery
Photography
Vegetable
Honey & Maple

Enter Online Horse Shows

NEW Horse Show Schedule and General Rules
Youth Horse Show
English Horse Show
Donkey and Mule Show
Open Driving Horse Show
Western Horse Show
Gymkhana
Youth Horse Show Courses & Patterns
Western Horse Show Patterns
Stall Form

Enter Online  Horticulture

Tuesday Cut Flower Show
Friday Cut Flower Show
Recycled Garden Art Show
Horticulture Professional Show

Fairground’s Contact

Liz Tegtmeier, entries@dutchessfair.com, 845-876-4000
or Entry office 845-876-2789 (July 1- Sept 3 only)

Enter Online 4-H

4-H Fair Book
Entry Instructions