Open Class

Be a part of the 2024 Central States Fair! "We showcase agriculture, tourism, and our community." Open Class exhibits are a perfect example of this mission! Everyone is welcome to enter. We love to see the Open Class buildings brimming with your accomplishments and talents for fairgoers of all ages to enjoy. It's amazing to see all the creativity and talent.

NEW THIS YEAR - OPEN CLASS HAS MOVED TO THE NERDY NUTS BUILDING (Horticulture remains in the Alfalfa Palace)!

We are always looking for volunteers and superintendents! (email info@blackhillsstockshow.com if you are interested!)

Class Cancellations - Superintendents Needed

NOTICE - the following divisions are cancelled unless superintendents can be found.

NEEDLEWORK

Please contact the Fair office for the status of these divisions (605.355.3861).

Superintendents work with fair staff to coordinate check-in, clerking, judging, organize exhibit area and displays, provide feedback for improvements, edits for classes, and attends a handful of meetings throughout the year. Please contact the fair office (605.355.3861 or info@blackhillssstockshow.com) if you are interested in being a superintendent! #openclass #homearts

2024 OPEN CLASS PREMIUM BOOK

OC Premium Book

Deadlines

August 1 ~ Literary: entries due no later than Thursday, August 1, (9am-3pm) in the Fair office (800 San Francisco St.)
August 15 & 16 ~ All other Open Class entries due: Thursday, August 15, 4-7pm and Friday, August 16 (9am-12pm). Horticulture in the Horticulture building and ALL OTHER OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS IN THE NERDY NUTS BUILDING.
August 16 ~ China Painting entries due Friday, August 16 (8am-12pm).
August 16 ~ Judging: Friday, August 16, 1pm. Closed to the public.
August 17-24, 12-7pm daily ~ Exhibit Buildings open to public.
August 21, 4-7pm ~ Horticulture release and pick up.
August 25, 12-2pm: Entry release and pick up.
August 25, 12-2pm: Premium pick up in the Fine Arts building, 12-2pm ONLY. Exhibits and premiums not claimed by 2pm on August 25 are forfeited and become the property of Central States Fair, Inc.

How to Fill Out Your Entry Tag

IMPORTANT!!! Failure to complete the entry tag correctly and in full will result in disqualification.

Open Class moves to Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall!

General Rules and Information

Baked Products

Ceramics

China Painting

Creative Hobbies

Crochet, Knits, & Tatting

Decorative & Tole Painting

Fine Arts & Folk Art

Food Preservation

Horticulture

Leathercraft

Literary

Model Building

Needlework

Photography

Quilts

Rubber Stamping

Scrapbooking

Sewing

Spinning & Weaving

Woodcarving