Showcase Your Creative Side
The Big Sky Country State Fair is now accepting entries for the various competitive exhibits categories taking place at the 2025 Fair. Compete in various divisions and classes to win cash prizes, ribbons, special Business Awards, and the People’s Choice Awards.
There are open class competitions in horticulture, photography, creative fine arts, culinary, textile, and quilts with novice, intermediate and professional classes as well as many age groups so anyone and everyone has a place and is encouraged to compete.
Find the handbook with more information linked below.
All entries are due by Monday July 11th. Visit Exhibit Buildings 1 – 3 during the Fair to see these great creations.
We are so excited to partner with Outside Bozeman to bring you this years Photo Competition at the Big Sky Country State Fair!!
Calling all Gallatin County Photographers! Whether you are Amateur, Pro and anything else in between; you are invited to enter in this Photo competition!
Prizes range from ribbons and cash to gift baskets and a shout out in the Fall 2025 Magazine issue of Outside Bozeman!!
Pick up those cameras and start thinking about what to submit!
Smell the roses at the Big Sky Country State Fair!!
Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you just love a challenge that comes with community involvement? This is a great category to get your hands dirty and share your love for the earth!
Prizes range from ribbons and cash to gift baskets! Plus your entry will be on display for the whole fair!
Grab some seeds and start your year off with growing new life!
Do you find yourself drawn to fashion?
Take a chance on a new or old hobby and enter a brand-new creation! Let your creativity flow in one of the fan favorite categories! Who doesn't love a colorful hat/dress/scarf? Bring your own unique style to this year's Fair!
Prizes range from ribbons and cash to gift baskets! Plus your entry will be on display for the whole fair!
Grab some fabric, yarn or thread and get to work!
Rain drops on cake walls , and simmering dishes, bright topper figures and warm bread that's rationed, these are a few of our favorite things!
While that was a terrible play on words, we think you will have a great time doing your favorite thing (cooking or baking.) Whatever your culinary creation may be we are beyond excited to have it displayed and judged at the Fair!
Prizes range from ribbons and cash to gift baskets! Plus your entry will be on display for the whole fair!
Grab your ingredients and get to testing!
Dust off the paint brushes now is the time to get creative!
If you love clay, canvas painting and more this is the category for you!!
Prizes range from ribbons and cash to gift baskets! Plus your entry will be on display for the whole fair!
Grab some supplies get inspiration and start that project!
See if those quilting retreats have paid off!
This is one of our largest displays at the fair and we can not wait to see what you have made for 2025!
Prizes range from ribbons and cash to gift baskets! Plus your entry will be on display for the whole fair!
Find your perfect design and hit the ground running!
(406) 582-3270
fairgrounds@gallatin.mt.gov
901 N Black Ave Bozeman, MT 59715
