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 a Quilt of the family’s choice
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2023 | Entries open registration online |
| May 17, 2023 | Entries close online at 6 pm & entry fees must be paid |
| May 25, 2023 | Results emailed & posted online for accepted entries |
| June 2, 2023 | Hand deliver entries between 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| June 3, 2023 | Hand deliver entries between 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| June 4, 2023 | Hand deliver entries between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| June 24, 2023 | Artist statements due by email |
| July 14, 2023 | Exhibition opens. Award results posted online |
| July 15, 2023 | Student Showcase Awards 10:00 am – 11:00 am, on PG&E Center Stage |
| August 5, 2023 | Entry Pick up, 9 am – 5 pm |
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