Monday, July 15, 2013

Denver County Fair competition categories cater to the traditional, and the surreal DIYers

Denver County Fair is not known for its strict adherence to tradition. In fact, the opposite is true, as the Fair, now in its third year, seeks to embrace "all things Denver" ... including Denver's wild side

"We're all about showcasing the creativity of Denver metro's people," says Fair co-founder, Tracy Weil. "We want everyone to bring out their best - and go for the blue ribbon! Some people will enter homegrown tomatoes, and some people will enter elaborate Peeps dioramas. Both of those things have become Denver staples. And that's what we're about - the uniqueness and creativity of Denver."

Colorado residents can, of course, win blue ribbons for their, pies, pickles, quilts and chickens. It wouldn't be a County Fair without those. But have a look at some of Denver County Fair's more unique Blue Ribbon categories..

Best Homemade Robot - Geek Pavilion

Best Compost - Farm & Garden Pavilion

Best Peeps Diorama - Crafts Pavilion (Yes, this craze began in Denver!)

Corpses & Crowns: Zombie Beauty Pageant - Fashion Pavilion

Best Molded Gelatin Dessert - Kitchen Pavilion

Best Novelty Produce (Celebrity look-alike veggies, biggest, smallest, etc.) - Farm & Garden Pavilion

Best Artists Trading Cards - Art Pavilion

Best Homeopathic Remedy - Holistic Pavilion

Best Denver Antique - History Pavilion

Best Colorado Fossil - History Pavilion

...and many more!

Deadline for entering the blue ribbon competitions online is Friday, July 26. Online entry forms are here: http://www.denvercountyfair.org/competitions/.