FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151, Chris.Wiseman@ag.state.co.us  
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (303) 239-4190, Christi.Lightcap@ag.state.co.us  

Friday Deadline for General Entry Competitions at Colorado State Fair

PUEBLO, Colo. – Friday is the deadline for Colorado residents to enter over 1,500 general entry competitions at the 2009 Colorado State Fair.

The general entry department offers an incredibly diverse menu of competitions for residents of all ages. Each year, there are approximately 6,000 entries for more than 1,500 competitions throughout the General Entry categories including Pantry, Quilts, Needle Arts, Dolls, Porcelain Art, Arts & Crafts, and Floriculture (Potted Plants, Arrangements & Herbs) to name a few.

For a complete list of General Entry competitions, visit http://www.coloradostatefair.com/index.php?page=competitive_premium_book

Entry forms, competition rules and guidelines for each category are available online or may be picked up from the General Entry Office in the Kitchen Craft Hall on the Fairgrounds, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm., or by calling (719) 404-2080.

The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs from August 28 – September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.

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The 2009 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair's 137th year as Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado's ties to Hispanic culture.