Exhibitor Tabloid and Form/Online

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone:  717.365.3441  :  Email: exhibits@gratzfair.net

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

THE GRATZ FAIR IS ASKING EXHIBITORS TO REGISTER THEIR GENERAL EXHIBITS / LIVESTOCK ONLINE. TAKING ENTRIES ONLINE RELIEVES STAFF WORKLOAD FROM DATA ENTRY, DATA ENTRY ERRORS, AND PROCESSING HAND WRITTEN FORMS.

Review EXHIBITOR TABLOID [click here]

Review the EXHIBITOR TABLOID for RULES AND REGULATIONS, DEPARTMENTS, SECTIONS/DIVISIONS/BREEDS, CLASSES offered/requirements, entry deadlines, exhibits/livestock received and released.

Tabloid finds:
# Pumpkin Patch Contest (youth)..pg 14
# Baking Contests (youth) [holiday cookie; cookies,brownies,bar]..pg 15-16
# Legos (youth)..pg 34
# Poster Contests (youth)..pg 18
# Baking Contests (open) [holiday cookie; thumbprint cookie; whoopie pie; baking with potato; angel food cake; vegetable quick bread; apple pie; chocolate cake]..pg 22-24
# PSACF Apron Contest (open)..pg 28
# Legos (open)..pg 34
# Talent Contest..pg 34
# Scarecrow Contest..pg 34

ENTERING ONLINE

Entries Online accepted through:
   # September 2nd, 2026 except where noted.
   # September 14th for Talent, Holiday Cookie, Thumbprint Cookie, Whoopie Pie, and Baking with Potato Contests.
   # No Online Entry or By Mail Entry needed for Antique Tractor Pulls, Kids Korner.

Review ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS [click here]

Reminder, after entering 2026 GRATZ FAIR Online Entry:

Initially CREATE ACCOUNT; thereafter, LOG IN (remember your login! If you create another account, your entries may not be kept together under same exhibitor number).
The following is for an Individual Account. There is a Group Account option (may be used where members of the same family, specific group, etc.) and functions somewhat differently.
Make entries under ENTRIES tab. The classes listed have a short description due to length limit. Refer to the Exhibitor Tabloid for a specific entry’s requirements; otherwise, your entry may be disqualified. For example, YEAST BREAD-WHITE states YEAST BREAD-WHITE RECTANGULAR LOAF, IN PLASTIC BAG; NO FORK PRICKS.
Review entries under REVIEW ENTRIES tab.
Submit entries under ITEMS/CHECKOUT tab by clicking on SUBMIT. NOTE: If fee due, it will be collected upon arrival at fairgrounds.

Click BLUE RIBBON FAIR ONLINE image below to begin entry process (starts by July 13th).

NOTICE TO MARKET ANIMAL EXHIBITORS:
Dairy Beef – use last 4 digits of RFID/other identifier in Tattoo/Ear Notch;
Market Steers – use last 4 digits of RFID/other identifier in Tattoo/Ear Notch;
Market Lambs – use identifier in Tattoo/Ear Notch;
Market Swine – use last 4 digits of RFID in Tattoo/Ear Notch;
Market Goats – use identifier in Tattoo/Ear Notch;
Rabbit Meat Pens – use identifier in Tattoo/Ear Notch.

COMPLETING FORM AND MAILING

Entries By Mail accepted through August 19th.

Print/Complete this ENTRY FORM [click here], attach applicable entry fee and mail.

LIVESTOCK SHOWS & EXHIBITS “Entry Online”

updated for 2026 Fair