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.