Specialty Crop

Specialty-crop-related entries in the Open classes include a variety of baked goods, among them fruit pies; jellies, jams, preserves, marmalades, butters, and conserves; juices and syrups; canned vegetables and fruits; pickles, relishes, and salsas; dehydrated foods, including fruits and vegetables; gardening, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs; flowers, including annuals, perennials, lilies, roses, design, and outdoor planters; and horticulture, including vegetables, fruits, and herbs. There are many other Open class events (see the exhibitors catalog for details).

Additionally, there are many categories for 4-H and FFA members, including ones in agronomy, horticulture, and foods. Those participating in the Open, FFA, and 4-H contests can compete at the state fair, and prizes are awarded at both the county and state levels.

The Johnson County Fair & Rodeo, held annually in late July and early August, also includes a pie contest; junior livestock sale; a variety of youth and adult rodeo events; ranch sorting; make-it-with-wool contest; dog, cat, pocket pets, rabbit, poultry, lamb, swine, goat, and horse contests; concerts and dances; complimentary breakfasts; parade; Klondike Rush 5K and 10K running races; and many other events.