This annual competition offers entrants the opportunity to showcase their work in the categories of:

• Division A - Jellies, Jams, Preserves, Butters
• Division B - Vegetables
• Division C - Fruits
• Division D - Sauces, Juices
• Division E - Condiments
• Division F - Miscellaneous Canned Goods
• Division G - Dehydrated Foods
• Division H - Breads
• Division I - Cookies
• Division J - Cakes
• Division K - Pies
• Division L - Homemade Candy
• Division M - Knitting
• Division N - Crocheting
• Division O - Needle Arts & Cross Stitch
• Division P - Quilts
• Division Q - Woodworking
• Division R - General Crafts
• Division S - Dolls & Animals
• Division T - Wearable Arts
• Division U - Holidays at the Fair
• Division V - Painting & Drawing
• Division W - Photography
• Division X - Recycling
• Division Y - Gardening
• Division Z – Special Category

The Howard County competition is NOT connected with the Indiana State Fair.