Culinary & Entertaining
Decorated Cakes
Come one, come all! We want to see all levels of cake decorating expertise at the Oregon State Fair! Whether you’re a Junior Nonprofessional, Nonprofessional or Professional, you’re welcome to submit your delicious work to one of our many divisions and classes. Plus, you can win a ribbon! Talk about icing on the cake!
Decorated Tables & Trees
Are you the hostess with the mostess in your friend group? Get your soup spoons and salad forks ready to put your table decorating skills on display! Or, are you better at decking out trees in decor? We’re ready to see your ‘tree’mendous talents in Columbia Hall.
Preserved foods
The Preserved Foods competition at the Oregon State Fair is a flavorful showcase of creativity and skill, where jars filled with the essence of summer are waiting to be tasted! From freezer jams to fermented drinks, each entry into our competitions tells a story of dedication and tradition, highlighting Oregon's bounty.
And keep an eye out for special awards provided by famous American brands that have always been traditional favorites among those who preserve foods.
Baked Goods
Do you have a special banana bread recipe everyone asks for? Have you nailed the art of gluten-free baking? Submit your baked goodies to one of our 13 divisions and classes to show off your talents! All Baked Goods competitions are for amateurs only.
And keep an eye out for special awards provided by famous American brands that have always been traditional favorites among those who preserve foods.
America 250 Competitions
Baked Foods — Use at least two American-grown ingredients alongside Oregon products. Think colonial cornbread, July 4th desserts, or flag cookies.
Decorated Cakes — Sweet tributes to history—maybe the Liberty Bell or Founding Fathers in frosting!
Decorated Tables & Trees — Party like it’s 1776 with themed tea parties or historical feasts.
Preserved Foods — Colonial apple butter, Civil War pickles, or American-grown gift baskets.
Important: All entries must follow standard competition rules and remain non-political and free of trademarked/commercial imagery.
Be part of the celebration — create, compete, and honor America’s 250 years in style!
Pie Eating Contest
Saturday, August 31
Columbia Hall
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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