Open Class Exhibits

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Open Class Exhibits! Your creativity, passion, and talent made the 2025 showcase truly special. From detailed crafts to mouthwatering baked goods, your entries celebrated the spirit of tradition and community.

We hope to see you back in 2026 with even more of your amazing creations. Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one, the Open Class Exhibits are a place for individuals of all ages to share their skills and hard work.

Let’s keep the celebration of handmade wonders going—see you in July!

Check out open class exhibits everyday of the 2026 Fair at our new location! The space will be open to public July 24 - Aug. 1 from 9AM - 9PM, except Sunday, July 26 the exhibits will open at noon.

Monday, July 20

• 11:00am-7:00pm: General Entry Check-in
• 11:00am-7:00pm: Metal Yard Art Check-in

Thursday, July 23

• 7:30am-11:00am: Baking & Cake Decorating Check-in
• 9:30am-11:00am: President’s Baked Item Contest Check-in
• 12:00pm: President’s Baked Item Contest Judging
• 6:30pm: Open House/Fashion Show

Friday, July 24

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations

Saturday, July 25

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 11:30am: Charcuterie Board Contest Check-in
• 12:00pm: Charcuterie Board Contest Judging
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:30pm: Dairy Delicious Contest Check-in
• 5:00pm: Dairy Delicious Contest Judging

Sunday, July 26

• 12:00pm: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations

Monday, July 27

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 11:30am: Fastest Fingers Contest Check-in
• 12:00pm: Fastest Fingers Contest Judging
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 6:00pm: Year of the Pea Contest Check-in
• 6:30pm: Year of the Pea Contest Judging

Tuesday, July 28

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 9:00am-11:00am: Senior Citizen’s Cookie Contest Check-in
• 11:00am: Longest Apple Peeling Contest Check-in
• 11:15am: Longest Apple Peeling Contest Judging
• 11:30am: Senior Citizens Cookie Contest Judging
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations

Wednesday, July 29

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 11:30am: Cookie Stacking Contest Check-in
• 12:00pm: Cookie Stacking Contest Judging
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations

Thursday, July 30

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 10:00am: Fiber Art Demonstration
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 6:00pm: Unique Birdhouse Contest Check-in
• 6:30pm: Unique Birdhouse Contest Judging

Friday, July 31

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 11:00am-11:45am: Spectacular Strawberries Contest Check-in
• 12:00pm: Spectacular Strawberries Contest Judging
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations

Saturday, August 1

• 9:00am: Building Opens (Closes at 9:00pm)
• 9:00am: Best of Michiana Ribs Contest Check-in (Lamb Barn)
• 9:00am: Byler Lienhart Cook-Off Contest Check-in (Lamb Barn)
• 11:30am: Byler Lienhart Cook-Off Contest Judging (Lamb Barn)
• 12:00pm: Best of Michiana Ribs Contest Judging (Lamb Barn)
• 1:00pm-3:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Craft & Needlework Demonstrations

Sunday, August 2

• 12:00pm-3:00pm: Project Check-out

• 12:00pm-5:00pm: Project Check-out