EXHIBITOR INFORMATION & GENERAL RULES'
EVENT: 2026 Jackson County Fall Agricultural Fair
DATES OF EVENT: Tuesday, August 25 - Saturday, August 29, 2026
DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
FEATURE EXHIBIT BOOTHS (CLASSES 1-1 thru 1-5):
‘Exhibitor Information & General Rules’ plus information contained in Fair Catalog and this Class Criteria apply.
**Individuals are not allowed to enter Division 1**
** Pre-Registration is Required no later than Wednesday, August 19th **
Exhibit Booth spaces are approx. 6’ wide x 8’ deep. Displays may be created/set-up on Friday, August 21st from 2:00p to 6:00p and Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00a to 1:00p. Displays must be complete, and all entrants must exit the Exhibit Building no later than 1:00p on Saturday.
Exhibits previously displayed are not eligible for entry or premium. Entries should be designed to be freestanding/self-supporting due to some booth spaces not having a back wall. Displays are not to be attached with staples, tape, nails, screws, or any other damaging means of attachment to the building’s floor, ceiling, walls or partitions. The rear wall (if applicable) and side walls may only be attached with pegboard hooks. Pegboard hooks are available from JCFA for use during Fair and must be left when exhibit booth is removed.
Feature Exhibit Booths will be judged based on the following criteria:
Educational Value (35 points); Quality (25 points); Originality (20 points); General Appearance (20 points); Applicable to Fair Theme (5 bonus points maximum)
CLASS 1-1 SCHOOL and/or SCHOOL-BASED CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS: Open to schools and organized school-based clubs, including 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, ROTC, Science Club, Drama Club, Chess Club, Library Club, etc.
CLASS 1-2 COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH GROUP (non-school based): Open to Youth community-based organizations and groups who are non-school based such as Scouts, Softball & Baseball Leagues, service groups or social clubs, church youth groups, etc. Youth is defined as Age 17 and under.
CLASS 1-3 COMMUNITY-BASED ADULT GROUP: Open to Adult community-based organizations such as Kiwanis, Civitan, Lions Club, PTO, Cattleman’s Assoc., Cattlewomen’s Assoc., Quilting Clubs, Volunteer Fire Departments (non-paid), Homemaker Groups, Churches, Hospital Volunteer Organizations, and other organizations that are not recognized by IRS as a nonprofit. Adult is defined as Age 18 and older.
CLASS 1-4 MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS: Open to Military Organizations and Government Agencies, including American Legion and Auxiliary, VFW and Auxiliary, DAV, ROTC, EMA, City and Town Fire Departments (w/ paid employees), Council on Aging, CASA, etc.
CLASS 1-5 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Open to any organization recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit such as Red Cross or other 501c nonprofit organization. (Must provide Federal EIN to confirm nonprofit status)
**Individuals are not allowed to enter Feature Exhibit Booths**
For questions, please email: info@jacksoncountyalfair.com