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.