Blue Ribbon Showcase 

An amateur competition of horticultural, homemaking, creative and culinary arts
crafted by local community members.

The BLUE RIBBON SHOWCASE of Loudoun

Join the Celebration at the Loudoun County Fair’s Blue Ribbon Showcase!

This showcase is your opportunity to shine and share your talents with the community. We are celebrating creativity, skill, and passion—come be a part of it!

Do you…
🎨 Have a knack for arts and crafts?
🍰 Make a recipe that everyone raves about?
🌸 Grow stunning flowers or vegetables?
🖼️ Paint or draw with passion?
📸 Capture breathtaking photographs?

If so, don’t miss your chance to enter the Blue Ribbon Showcase competition at the 2026 Loudoun County Fair.  See how your creations stack up in various divisions and let your talents take center stage!

Submit your creations in various categories such as…

Cakes & Cookies Collections Crocheting
Flowers Photography Paintings
Gardening Needlepoint Scrapbooks
Quilting Crafts Field Crops
Sewing Honey Jewelry
Baking Knitting Jams & Pickles
and More…

 

2026 HIGHLIGHTS!!!

Honoring 90 Years of Fair Heritage

Step into history, celebrate community, and imagine the future!

In honor of the 90th Loudoun County Fair, the Blue Ribbon Showcase is introducing a special one-time division where participants can submit entries inspired by the Fair’s rich heritage, its contributions to Loudoun County, and its bright future ahead. From quilts and baked goods to photography, crafts, and homegrown produce, this division invites creativity across all classes; united by the theme of celebrating Loudoun County and 90 years of the Fair’s heritage. Best of Division winners in the four exhibitor categories will also receive a $90 gift card.

Visitors will enjoy a one-of-a-kind collection that honors traditions, showcases community spirit, and sparks excitement for the decades to come. Whether you’re entering or exploring, this year’s Blue Ribbon Showcase is a heartfelt tribute to the Fair’s past, present, and future.

*Special Awards* We are thrilled to announce new partnerships with the community! These collaborations bring an additional level of competition to specific catalog classes, offering exhibitors even greater recognition for their talents and artistry from our collaborators. To identify these classes in the catalog, simply look for the ribbon symbol. For more details, visit the Special Awards & Competitions page on our website.

People’s Choice Award Our inaugural People’s Choice Award was a success last year and we are doing it again! We enjoyed seeing your choices of your favorite exhibit from among our Best of Division winners. The winning exhibit will be announced on Saturday night just before the main event begins. Plus, in a random drawing, one lucky voter will receive a $25 gift card for participating!

 

We cannot wait to showcase the BEST our neighbors can create! Please email Blue.Ribbon@LoudounCountyFair.com if you need any information or have further questions.