The California State Fair Student Showcase debuts the best student made projects and is open to any California resident 5-18 years old.
Enter to win State Fair ribbons, boost your accolades and get recognized as being among the Best of California!
Youth Photography is now incorporated into Student Showcase. Please see the Guide for division and entry information.
How to Enter
Prize Donors
A special thank you to our competition prize donors. We appreciate your support.
- In Memory of Dorothy Killian Painter: $250 Awarded to an Entry in Mini Quilt Categories of the family’s choice
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2025 | Entries open registration online |
| May 15, 2025 | Entries close online at 6 pm & entry fees must be paid |
| May 23, 2025 | Results emailed & posted online for accepted entries |
| May 30, 2025 | Shipped Entries must be received by 4 pm |
| May 30-31, 2025 | Accepted Entry Drop off 9 am- 5 pm both days |
| June 6, 2025 | Email Notification of Non-Displayed Items |
| June 13-14, 2025 | Pick up of Non-Displayed Items 9 am – 5 pm both days |
| June 30, 2025 | Artist Statements due by email |
| July 11, 2025 | Exhibition Opens. Award Results posted online |
| July 13, 2025 | Awards Ceremony |
| August 1-2, 2025 | Entry Pick up 9 am – 5 pm |
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