Specialty Crop

Specialty-crop-related entries in the Open classes include a variety of baked goods, including fruit pies; fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs; jellies, jams, preserves, conserves, marmalades, and butters; canned vegetables and fruits; pickles and relishes; dried vegetables, herbs, fruits, and leathers; horticulture, including honey, apples, crabapples, grapes, pears, plums, and vegetables; and floriculture, including cut flowers and culinary herbs.

There are many other contests in the Open classes; check the fair book for details. Additionally, there are categories for 4-H and FFA members, including ones in agronomy, gardening and horticulture, food and nutrition, and floriculture. Those participating in the Open, FFA, and 4-H county contests can compete at the state fair, and prizes are awarded.

The Wyoming State Fair, held annually in mid-August, also includes a wide variety of entertainment and events, including a ranch rodeo, PRCA rodeo, figure-8 car races, demolition derby, and live entertainment including concerts.

In addition, visitors are invited to tour the new geodome greenhouses, and also the Plant Select Demonstration Garden, which features approximately 200 Plant Select^® plants (see Converse County section).