cONTESTS AND SHOWS
Traeger Smoke Show
BBQ Contest
BBQ enthusiast can enter the Traeger Smoke Show BBQ Contest for a chance to win a Woodridge Elite Traeger Smoker! Fill out the application below by June 5 and 10 finalists will be invited to have their BBQ judged by a panel on Saturday, June 13.
When: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13
Where: Inside the Main Arena on the Mezzanine
Slice of the Silver State
Pie Contest
Think you bake the best pie in Nevada? Here’s your chance to prove it! Enter your signature pie—sweet, savory, or somewhere in between—and put your baking skills to the test. Applications are limited and will close on June 5 and 10 contestants will go in front of a panel of judges evaluating flavor, appearance and creativity to crown this year’s top pie. Bring your best slice of homemade pride.
When: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13
Where: Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market
Nevada’s Fair(est)
Best Dressed Contest
Step into the spotlight at the State Fair’s Best Dressed Contest! Contestants will be evaluated on style, creativity, confidence and overall presentation by a panel of Miss Nevada titleholders and the winner of the 4‑H Fashion Review. Whether your look is chic, classic or boldly original, this is your moment to shine on the fair stage. Stop by the contest booth on the Main Arena Mezzanine to enter. The winner will be announced during the Opening Night Concert featuring Caleb Montgomery.
When: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11
Where: Main Arena Mezzanine
Art Show
We’re looking for a variety of types of art to be displayed at the official State Fair of Nevada. Whether you’re a photographer, a painter, a sculptor, or any kind of artist, we want to see what you create!