Specialty Crop

Specialty-crop-related entries in the Open classes include a variety of baked goods, including fruit pies; fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs; wine, fruit and vegetable juices, soda, beer, and non-alcoholic fermented beverages and seltzers; jellies, preserves, marmalades, butters, and jams; canned vegetables and fruits; pickles and relishes; dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs; fruit leathers; honey; pepper relishes; and floriculture, including cut flowers, indoor potted plants, arrangements, and children’s flower garden.

Among the many other contests are ones in photography, watercolor, sculpting, acrylic, oil, weaving, quilting, sewing, metal work, and leathercraft. Additionally, there are 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 Sheridan County Fair, held annually from late July and through early August, also includes equine-related events for people with special needs (this is organized by CHAPS Equine Assisted Services), in addition to other horse-riding events; jousting tournament complete with axe throwing, a Renaissance-themed market, and queen’s dinner; pancake breakfast; youth livestock sale; buyers’ dinner; livestock, poultry, rabbit, dog, cat, and pocket pet shows; a pie contest; and other events.