Exhibitors

One of the best parts of the Lincoln County Fair is seeing the talents, skills, creativity, and hard work of our community on display. From prize-winning pies and giant pumpkins to photography, woodworking, flowers, quilts, livestock, and youth projects, the exhibit buildings are filled with entries from people of all ages and experience levels.


Whether you’ve been exhibiting for years or are thinking about entering something for the very first time, we’d love to have you participate.

What Is an Exhibitor?

An exhibitor is anyone who enters an item, project, animal, or display into the fair to be judged and shown during fair week.

Exhibits can include things like:

  • Baking and canned goods
  • Gardening and produce
  • Flowers and houseplants
  • Photography and artwork
  • Sewing, quilting, knitting, and crafts
  • Woodworking and handmade items
  • Livestock and animal projects
  • Youth projects through 4-H, FFA, Scouts, and other organizations
  • Collections, hobbies, and special interest projects

You do not need to be a professional or expert to exhibit. The fair is about learning, sharing talents, celebrating community, and having fun.

Who Can Exhibit?

The fair welcomes exhibitors of many ages and experience levels, including:

  • Youth exhibitors
  • Adult exhibitors
  • Families
  • 4-H and FFA members
  • Community members trying something new for the first time

Many classes are open to the general public, so even if you are not part of a club or organization, you may still be eligible to enter exhibits.

Why Exhibit?

Exhibiting at the fair is a great way to:

  • Share your skills and creativity
  • Learn and improve through judging feedback
  • Support local traditions and community involvement
  • Celebrate agriculture, arts, crafts, and education
  • Earn ribbons, premiums, and bragging rights

For many families, exhibiting at the fair becomes a favorite yearly tradition.

Exhibitor’s Handbook

The Exhibitor’s Handbook contains everything you need to know about entering exhibits in the fair, including:

Exhibit departments and classes

Rules and eligibility requirements

Entry deadlines

Judging information

Premiums and awards

Check-in and release times

Livestock requirements and guidelines

Please read the handbook carefully before entering.

New to Exhibiting?

If you’ve never entered anything in the fair before, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Start simple and enter something you’re proud of. Fair staff, superintendents, and volunteers are happy to help answer questions along the way.

A few tips for first-time exhibitors:

Read the handbook carefully

Pay attention to entry deadlines

Choose categories that fit your exhibit

Label and prepare items neatly

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

The fair is about participation, learning, and community as much as competition.

THE DEADLINE FOR FAIR ENTRY SUBMISSION WILL BE POSTED HERE ONCE AVAILABLE.

Please click on the Fair Entries button below to submit your entries.


Make sure to fill out ALL required information. 


The Fair Office will have posted/scheduled hours for project entry questions. These hours will be posted here and on our facebook page once available.


For rules and regulations, the 2026 Lincoln County Fair Exhibitor Handbook will be updated for 2026 and posted when available.

FAIR OFFICE ADDRESS: 2001 E. 2ND STREET, MERRILL, WI 

Questions?

If you have questions about exhibiting, entries, departments, or rules, please contact us. We’re happy to help make your fair experience a great one.

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