Important BLUE RIBBON SHOWCASE Dates
REGISTRATION OPENS ON JUNE 1, 2025
All registrations must be entered in FairEntry and paid online by 11:00 p.m. on July 15,
2025. Payments will only be accepted online at the time of registration. Contact the Showcase Committee if
you need assistance with your online registration.
| Registration Period | Registration Benefits for OPEN Exhibitors |
| June 1 to July 5 |
Adults: One (1) One-Day pass and Parking Pass Youth: One (1) One-Day pass |
| July 6 to July 15 | No benefit |
Drop Off Dates & Times FOR SHOWCASE ENTRIES
| Divisions | Drop Off Date | Time Frames |
| All Divisions (1-26) | Saturday, July 19 | 9am–Noon |
| Divisions 1-6 & 10 ONLY (Additional Drop Off) | Sunday, July 20 | 9am–Noon |
- Check-in of entries will take place at the lower level of the Showcase building (Sykes Hall) at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds during the times indicated above. See MAP of where entry drop off begins for more information.
- Be sure to note the date and drop off time frames for your division(s). Late entries will not be accepted.
- If you have division entries to be dropped off on both days, please plan accordingly.
- ONLY Divisions 1-6 and 10 (Baked Goods; Confectionery and Flowers) will be accepted on Sunday, July 20 by 12 Noon. All other divisions will be considered late and cannot be accepted on that day.
JUDGING
- Judging will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
- Beginning at 12 noon, July 20, the Showcase building will not be open to anyone except judges, committee members and designated volunteers.
- Exhibitors may not view their entries after drop-off.
- Viewing of ribbons and awards is permitted once the Fair officially opens on Tuesday, July 22.
Collecting Your Premiums
- Premiums earned by exhibitors will be paid in cash. Exhibitors must pick up their premiums in person at the
information table in the Showcase building during the times noted below. - Thursday, July 24 10:00am to 12 Noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 27 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Tuesday, July 29 (LAST CHANCE!!) 5:30pm to 6:30pm - If you choose to donate your premium, a tax receipt is available upon request. Premiums not collected by
Tuesday July 29 the will be donated to the Loudoun Fair and Associates scholarship fund.
PICK UP OF ENTRIES
- All entries must remain on display for the duration of the Loudoun County Fair. Pick up of your entry/entries
may not take place before Sunday, July 27. Any exhibitor who removes their exhibit prior to this date will not be permitted to exhibit at future fairs. All baked goods/confectionery will be disposed of at the conclusion of the fair. Exhibits not picked up by 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 29 will be discarded.